Two Harbors a series by brian lange stemmler

Logline

When an ambitious E.R. Doctor is recruited to help launch a cutting edge helicopter medivac program in rural Minnesota, her best laid plans for the future start to fall apart, as she discovers a life there she never knew she wanted.

Summary

Dr. Amy Barnes is a talented triage Doctor at Boston Medical. After retiring from military service as a Medic, Amy has settled into civilian life: Promising medical career at a top hospital, a close group of friends and a loving Fiancé. An opportunity to fast track her career by participating in a cutting edge emergency medical rescue program in the midwest compels her to put her life on hold to pursue her dreams. As she becomes enmeshed with the Lake Superior community of Two Harbors, Amy begins to question whether the life she was building for herself in Boston was the right choice after all.

Setting

Two Harbors is a small fishing and mining town set on the north shore coast of Lake Superior. It is located approximately 1 hour drive (20 minutes by helicopter) from Duluth, Minnesota and 2 hours drive from the Canadian Border. It is buffeted by the Lake on one side and the Boundary Waters Canoe area on the other side.

The Hospital System

The state of the art, billion dollar hospital in Duluth, Minnesota runs a network of remote clinics in the north shore "Arrowhead" region of the state. They are linked through a high tech video and monitoring system, operated by the hospital. Through this system, hospital staff can assist in triage cases at the Clinics, and provide backup with a comprehensive helicopter unit to evacuate patients in need of hospital care.

The northwest hospital system consists of 4 remote clinics, which rely on the hospital for remote virtual consultation and support via emergency airlift.

Dr. Amy Barnes

Amy is an ambitious and confident Doctor. As a retired Marine Medic with two tours in Afghanistan, she is not afraid to take on a challenge. Some say, at times, she acts like she has something to prove. Maybe she does. At Boston Medical, she struggles to get out from the shadow of her father, the retired Chief of Staff of the hospital where she currently works.

Wes Adamson

Wes is a wilderness guide, bartender and grocery store delivery man in the town of Two Harbors. Like many local residents, Wes came to the region from somewhere else, and has chosen to make Two Harbors his permanent home. Wes is well known and liked throughout the town. He is rugged yet empathetic, willing to help those who need it.

Matt Morehouse

Amy's Fiance, who works in the business office at Boston Medical. Matt is heavily involved in the acquisition of the Duluth hospital system and thus is constantly at work with little time for his relationship with Amy. When Amy moves to Two Harbors, Matt stays behind. As time goes on, distance and his friendship with Amy's best friend starts to strain their relationship.

Dr. Brian Baker

The head of the trauma department at Duluth General. He overseas the remote rescue program and is Amy's Supervisor. He is not a fan of Amy and is skeptical that she has what it takes to succeed in this program.

Dr. Mitchell Warren

Assistant Doctor at the Two Harbors Clinic. He is Amy's medical and emotional support system as she works to get the program operational.

Amanda Rogers

Two Harbors grocery store owner and Wes' Ex. She tries to play nice with Wes, but their history sometimes makes it challenging. She worries about her kid brother who often gets into trouble.

Jake Rogers

Amanda's younger brother. He's kind of an aimless soul who has a penchant for getting into trouble. He often relies on Wes to help bail him out.

Supporting Cast

DR. ALLEN WESTMAN - CHIEF OF STAFF - BOSTON MEDICAL

DR. EMILY NOYES - AMY’S FRIEND AND CO-WORKER AT BOSTON MEDICAL

ARTHUR BROWN - CHIEF OF STAFF - NORTHERN MEDICAL

MARGORY OSTERMAN - CLINIC RECEPTIONIST

BEN AND HILLARY HARRIS - OWNERS OF THE LOCAL OUTFITTER

EMORY WADE - RESORT PROPRIETOR

JAIME WADE - EMORY’S DAUGHTER

TREVOR THINSDALE - RUNS THE TWO HARBORS FOLK SCHOOL

PATTY MALONE - TRIAGE DISPATCHER

KEVIN - TOWN THERAPIST

ARMAND - FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT

HERB ERICKSON - FISHING BOAT CAPTAIN

MARY MARSTON - MANAGER OF THE GIFT SHOP

JAMIL HAMEL - FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT

BETTY MCCOLLUM - NURSE

ROSE MERIWETHER - REALTOR AND EVENT ORGANIZER

NATALIE OSGOOD - GROCERY STORE EMPLOYEE

MARTINI & OLIVE - NIGHTCLUB PERFORMERS

Episode Outlines

Episode 1 - A New Opportunity

Amy is offered a career advancing opportunity. Boston Medical has acquired a hospital system in a remote area bordering Lake Superior, and is prototyping a hi-tech medical rescue program for the region. They want Amy to run one of their clinics in the remote town of Two Harbors. Taking the job means putting Amy’s life in Boston on hold, including marriage plans with her Fiancé. We meet the residents of Two Harbors and learn that while it is a tight knit community, it has a lot of diversity and their fair share of troubles. Amy is faced with her first medical emergency, and her decisions get her in trouble with the hospital. She finds a friend in Wes, and the pair discover a spark. Wes is drawn into helping Jake get out of a bind with the local loan shark. Amy settles into her new routine while trying to maintain a long distance relationship with her Fiancé, Matt.

Episode 2 - Settling In

Wes gets Jake a job at the grocery store to keep a close eye on him. We meet Mary, who’s pregnant and having challenges with her husband who is overworked at the local taconite plant. We meet Jamil, a foreign exchange student working a summer job the cafe and resort in town. We meet the leader of the local folk arts school, where they are hand constructing an authentic Viking hut. The town is buzzing with excitement for the “Big Ships Festival” coming the following week. Wes and Amy have a drink and Amy meets the town elders. Two strangers come to town, looking for trouble.

Episode 3 - Tall Ships Festival

The town celebrates its annual festival. Wes and Amy spend more time together. A new exchange student makes a connection with the resort owner’s daughter, Jaime. The suspicious strangers are seen lurking around the town. The heat is rising on Jake’s debts to the loan shark and he entreats Wes to help him. Amy discovers that her Fiancé is getting cozy with a female friend. Wes is seen entering the grocery store late at night.

Episode 4 - After the Robbery

A robbery has been discovered at the Grocery Store. Pregnant Mary convinces Amy to be her primary care physician. Jake goes to the loan shark looking for a reprieve. Amy is notified that the hospital board will be making a clinic visit the next day. An accident befalls a student at the folk arts school and Amy is sent to help. Wes is notified by the Sheriff that he is a person of interest regarding the robbery and not to leave town. The clinic rushes to treat an injured family after a car accident. Jaime takes the new exchange student Armand on a lunch date.

Episode 5 - Fallout

The hospital board comes to town to inspect the Clinic. Mary Marston confronts her husband about his lack of support with her pregnancy. Amy learns that the suspicious strangers were seen earlier at the scene of the accident at the Folk Arts School. Wes visits the loan shark and accuses him of being involved in the robbery. Jaime’s ex-boyfriend confronts Armand, telling him not to get involved with Jaime. The Sheriff discovers new evidence, placing the suspicious strangers at the scene of the crime. He gets a call from the Canadian authorities that they have arrested the strangers. Wes’ talk with the loan shark goes poorly. Amy closes the clinic for the night and discovers a badly beaten Wes at her door.

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Contact: Brian Stemmler

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