Audrey Parker's Come and Gone
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"Audrey Parker's Come and Gone" is the third episode of season four of the science fiction
television series The 4400
. The episode aired July 1, 2007 on the USA Network
.
, remaining unseen, but her body is murdered during astral projection. She must find a way to contact Tom and Diana to catch her murderer.
The older Audrey has been logging her thoughts about promicin on her blog, making NTAC very concerned, as her posts may convince others to take the injection. Diana is not convinced that the blogger is a threat but she agrees to assist in finding the person responsible.
Tom and Diana
go to the public library which hosted the IP address
from which the blog was posted. Audrey, a library volunteer, points out that they don't have a warrant, but then agrees to turn over the records of who used the computer during the time in question. She then quotes Benjamin Franklin
's warning of trading freedom for security.
Audrey confronts Philip Delacroix with his real name, Philip Wilson, and the truth of his background. This includes warrants for his arrest in the states of Texas and Florida. She tells him to leave Vanessa and to allow her to take full advantage of her talents.
Tom and Meghan
discuss Meghan's father, Donald. He is suffering from Huntington's disease
and has for a decade. She requested the government give Shawn
special dispensation to use his ability to cure her father. The government denied her request. She must decide between her job at NTAC or the life of her father.
Cassie tells Kyle
to go back to the home of the White Light caretaker to study the cult's "bible" more deeply to understand what is going to happen in the future. Kyle goes back to the house and leaves $100 after taking the book. He studies the book and feels that it is too vague to be of any real help. Cassie tells him to go to the corner of Forbes and Shady at 2 a.m. and he will see something that will make him believe in his powers. If he chooses to not go, Cassie will never again show herself to him.
Tom and Diana read the most recent blog post, and notice a quote from Benjamin Franklin. They realize that the blogger is in fact the volunteer, and leave to question her. While Audrey is projecting, the young, projected Audrey suddenly begins to feel a sense of vertigo
, and we see that NTAC agents are studying her home. The older Audrey has obviously died and NTAC agents are investigating the scene. They find proof that she is in fact the blogger and that she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and takes morphine injections. While they are trying to determine if it is accidental death or suicide, the young, projected Audrey begins protesting that it was a murder. All of NTAC's radio equipment briefly emits static.
Audrey observes her own autopsy, but then goes to the art gallery and sees that Philip is preparing to leave town quickly. He tells Vanessa that he did something the night before to protect them. He then tells Vanessa that they need to go to the bank so he can get money. Audrey realizes that he most likely killed her and that is the reason for his exodus. Her death is ruled accidental and she again protests to Tom and Diana that she was murdered. As she yells, the nearby computer monitor displays temporarily go haywire, and nearby electrical equipment again emits static.
Shawn decides to reopen the 4400 Center
and asks Heather Tobey for her help. He wishes to begin healing again; Heather's ability of helping children discover talents
are very positive and will most likely have few negative repercussions. Heather warns Shawn of the likely government reaction, and while he is fearful, he holds a press conference to tell everyone his plan: he will heal everyone who shows up that first day. The reporters ask if he has permission from the government, and when he says that he didn't, he points out that he expects them to come talk to him soon.
Diana and Ben discuss Diana's decision to attend Audrey's funeral and her quest to find her sister. Ben mentions to Diana that the phone message that she left that day was all static. Marco
analyzed the message, and under the static was the repeated word "murdered." Diana and Tom look for Phillip Delacroix after finding information implicating him in Audrey's journals. His alibi clears him, but Audrey is beginning to fade away.
NTAC comes to warn Shawn that the US government will view any use of his 4400 ability as an illegal act and that he will be arrested. Shawn decides to go forward anyway with Heather by his side. As he walks to the door, the Seattle SWAT team blocks him from entering. He attempts to heal a young girl with cerebral palsy and is detained. Tom arrives and talks the Seattle police into letting Shawn go. Shawn then heals the girl and several others.
Diana gets one more message from Audrey telling her that her nurse's son, Lucas, was the killer. Audrey bids Diana goodbye and fades away as "Dream a Little Dream of Me" plays on the stereo.
Shawn heals Meghan's father. Tom asks Meghan if she really is ready for the government's response. She says the government already blinked when they allowed Shawn to reopen the 4400 center.
Kyle meets Cassie at the intersection and witnesses an auto accident involving a police van. When he runs over to assist, he sees that the lone prisoner has gotten the keys and is trying to free herself. The prisoner is Isabelle Tyler
.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
television series The 4400
The 4400
The 4400 is a science fiction TV series produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Sky Television, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope for USA Network. The show was created and written by Scott Peters and René Echevarria, and it stars Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie...
. The episode aired July 1, 2007 on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
.
Synopsis
A woman can project herself astrallyAstral projection
Astral projection is an interpretation of out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of an "astral body" separate from the physical body and capable of traveling outside it...
, remaining unseen, but her body is murdered during astral projection. She must find a way to contact Tom and Diana to catch her murderer.
Plot
Audrey Parker opens the episode by reminiscing about the life she has lived and how her life has changed since taking the promicin injection. Her nurse, Hanna, helps Audrey put her diamond necklace on as she listens to her favorite song, "Dream a Little Dream of Me," and begins to astrally project. Audrey, several decades younger, is in an art gallery. She is able to see that Vanessa Martin's agent, Philip Delacroix, is not all that he seems.The older Audrey has been logging her thoughts about promicin on her blog, making NTAC very concerned, as her posts may convince others to take the injection. Diana is not convinced that the blogger is a threat but she agrees to assist in finding the person responsible.
Tom and Diana
Diana Skouris
Diana Skouris is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Season One :Initially portrayed as somewhat cold and removed, Diana Skouris was partnered with Tom Baldwin in the pilot episode to investigate the 4400 returnees. She expresses displeasure at being...
go to the public library which hosted the IP address
IP address
An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing...
from which the blog was posted. Audrey, a library volunteer, points out that they don't have a warrant, but then agrees to turn over the records of who used the computer during the time in question. She then quotes Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat...
's warning of trading freedom for security.
Audrey confronts Philip Delacroix with his real name, Philip Wilson, and the truth of his background. This includes warrants for his arrest in the states of Texas and Florida. She tells him to leave Vanessa and to allow her to take full advantage of her talents.
Tom and Meghan
Meghan Doyle
Meghan Doyle, played by Jenni Baird, is a major character in the fourth season of The 4400, and the new head of NTAC.- Before Season Four :Doyle graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a joint degree in economics and sociology...
discuss Meghan's father, Donald. He is suffering from Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease, chorea, or disorder , is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and dementia. It typically becomes noticeable in middle age. HD is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called chorea...
and has for a decade. She requested the government give Shawn
Shawn Farrell
Shawn Farrell is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Shawn was born December 12, 1983, and disappeared April 22, 2001 from Highland Beach near Seattle, Washington, while with his cousin Kyle Baldwin...
special dispensation to use his ability to cure her father. The government denied her request. She must decide between her job at NTAC or the life of her father.
Cassie tells Kyle
Kyle Baldwin
Kyle Baldwin is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Kyle Baldwin is Tom and Linda Baldwin's son and Shawn Farrell's cousin. The two were drinking beer at Highland beach in 2001 when Shawn was abducted. After Shawn's abduction, Kyle is...
to go back to the home of the White Light caretaker to study the cult's "bible" more deeply to understand what is going to happen in the future. Kyle goes back to the house and leaves $100 after taking the book. He studies the book and feels that it is too vague to be of any real help. Cassie tells him to go to the corner of Forbes and Shady at 2 a.m. and he will see something that will make him believe in his powers. If he chooses to not go, Cassie will never again show herself to him.
Tom and Diana read the most recent blog post, and notice a quote from Benjamin Franklin. They realize that the blogger is in fact the volunteer, and leave to question her. While Audrey is projecting, the young, projected Audrey suddenly begins to feel a sense of vertigo
Vertigo (medical)
Vertigo is a type of dizziness, where there is a feeling of motion when one is stationary. The symptoms are due to a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear...
, and we see that NTAC agents are studying her home. The older Audrey has obviously died and NTAC agents are investigating the scene. They find proof that she is in fact the blogger and that she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and takes morphine injections. While they are trying to determine if it is accidental death or suicide, the young, projected Audrey begins protesting that it was a murder. All of NTAC's radio equipment briefly emits static.
Audrey observes her own autopsy, but then goes to the art gallery and sees that Philip is preparing to leave town quickly. He tells Vanessa that he did something the night before to protect them. He then tells Vanessa that they need to go to the bank so he can get money. Audrey realizes that he most likely killed her and that is the reason for his exodus. Her death is ruled accidental and she again protests to Tom and Diana that she was murdered. As she yells, the nearby computer monitor displays temporarily go haywire, and nearby electrical equipment again emits static.
Shawn decides to reopen the 4400 Center
4400 Center
The 4400 Center is a fictional building in the science fiction TV series The 4400. According to a postcard in the Season 3 episode "Gone", the fictional location of the center is 6265 Crescent Road, Seattle, WA...
and asks Heather Tobey for her help. He wishes to begin healing again; Heather's ability of helping children discover talents
Suffer The Children (The 4400 episode)
"Suffer the Children" is an episode of the science fiction television series The 4400.-Synopsis:A 4400, Heather Tobey, is accused of child abuse when children begin getting smarter and developing new talents.-Plot:...
are very positive and will most likely have few negative repercussions. Heather warns Shawn of the likely government reaction, and while he is fearful, he holds a press conference to tell everyone his plan: he will heal everyone who shows up that first day. The reporters ask if he has permission from the government, and when he says that he didn't, he points out that he expects them to come talk to him soon.
Diana and Ben discuss Diana's decision to attend Audrey's funeral and her quest to find her sister. Ben mentions to Diana that the phone message that she left that day was all static. Marco
Marco Pacella
Marco Pacella is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction The 4400.-Character:Marco is in charge of NTAC's theory room, and is the one who initially proposed that each 4400 has caused a "ripple effect"...
analyzed the message, and under the static was the repeated word "murdered." Diana and Tom look for Phillip Delacroix after finding information implicating him in Audrey's journals. His alibi clears him, but Audrey is beginning to fade away.
NTAC comes to warn Shawn that the US government will view any use of his 4400 ability as an illegal act and that he will be arrested. Shawn decides to go forward anyway with Heather by his side. As he walks to the door, the Seattle SWAT team blocks him from entering. He attempts to heal a young girl with cerebral palsy and is detained. Tom arrives and talks the Seattle police into letting Shawn go. Shawn then heals the girl and several others.
Diana gets one more message from Audrey telling her that her nurse's son, Lucas, was the killer. Audrey bids Diana goodbye and fades away as "Dream a Little Dream of Me" plays on the stereo.
Shawn heals Meghan's father. Tom asks Meghan if she really is ready for the government's response. She says the government already blinked when they allowed Shawn to reopen the 4400 center.
Kyle meets Cassie at the intersection and witnesses an auto accident involving a police van. When he runs over to assist, he sees that the lone prisoner has gotten the keys and is trying to free herself. The prisoner is Isabelle Tyler
Isabelle Tyler
Isabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
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Trivia
- A drawing of the Flying Spaghetti MonsterFlying Spaghetti MonsterThe Flying Spaghetti Monster is the deity of the parody religion the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Pastafarianism...
can be seen intermixed with other images in the painting just before Audrey's projected self walks through it.
Cast
- Tom Baldwin — Joel GretschJoel GretschJoel James Gretsch is an American actor. His roles include Tom Baldwin on the USA Network series The 4400, the monstruous Capt./Maj./Col. Owen Crawford in the Steven Spielberg produced 2002 sci-fi miniseries Taken and Father Jack Landry on V.-Early life:Gretsch was born in St...
- Diana SkourisDiana SkourisDiana Skouris is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Season One :Initially portrayed as somewhat cold and removed, Diana Skouris was partnered with Tom Baldwin in the pilot episode to investigate the 4400 returnees. She expresses displeasure at being...
— Jacqueline McKenzieJacqueline McKenzieJacqueline Susan McKenzie is an Australian actress.McKenzie made her film debut in the 1987 film Wordplay and on stage in Child Dancing for Griffin Theatre Company. She made a strong impression in Romper Stomper , and over the next couple of years came to be regarded as one of Australia's most... - Shawn FarrellShawn FarrellShawn Farrell is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Shawn was born December 12, 1983, and disappeared April 22, 2001 from Highland Beach near Seattle, Washington, while with his cousin Kyle Baldwin...
— Patrick FluegerPatrick FluegerPatrick John Flueger is an American actor, known for his lead role in the television series The 4400.-Life and career:... - Kyle BaldwinKyle BaldwinKyle Baldwin is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Kyle Baldwin is Tom and Linda Baldwin's son and Shawn Farrell's cousin. The two were drinking beer at Highland beach in 2001 when Shawn was abducted. After Shawn's abduction, Kyle is...
— Chad FaustChad FaustChad Faust is a Canadian actor, singer, film producer, film director and screenwriter, best known for his role as Kyle Baldwin in The 4400. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:... - Isabelle TylerIsabelle TylerIsabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
— Megalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn Ann Echikunwoke is an American actress and model.-Early life:Echikunwoke was born on May 28, 1983, in Spokane, Washington, but she was raised on a Navajo Native American Reservation in Chinle, Arizona. She is the daughter of a Nigerian-Igbo father and a German/Scots-Irish American mother... - Maia SkourisMaia SkourisMaia Skouris is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction TV show The 4400.- Season One :...
— Conchita CampbellConchita CampbellConchita Elizabeth Campbell is a Canadian actress.-Biography:Campbell was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is known for her role as Maia Skouris on the hit USA channel miniseries and show The 4400, on which she portrays a child who's been missing for decades and returns unaged and with... - Jordan CollierJordan CollierJordan Collier is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400. He is portrayed by American actor Billy Campbell.-Character Profile:...
— Billy CampbellBilly CampbellWilliam Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries... - Meghan DoyleMeghan DoyleMeghan Doyle, played by Jenni Baird, is a major character in the fourth season of The 4400, and the new head of NTAC.- Before Season Four :Doyle graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a joint degree in economics and sociology...
— Jenni BairdJenni BairdJenni Baird is an Australian actress, known for her roles as Paula Morgan on All Saints and Meghan Doyle in The 4400. She gave birth to a baby in 2008. She is married to Australian filmmaker Michael Petroni.-Early career:...
External links
- "Audrey Parker's Come and Gone" at The 4400 wiki.