Dad (Raydell) buys bargain-meat from a stranger in a van.
This is the post roll (outro) for each episode.
Dad (Raydell) buys bargain-meat from a stranger in a van.
This is the post roll (outro) for each episode.
FADE IN:
INT. BRAVE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY (DAY 1)
CAST AND CREW ARE GATHERED. ALMOST READY TO RECORD.
FELICIA
Alright Greco, light it--
KAYLA
Wait!
FELICIA
(upset/mumbling
under her breath)
Like mother like daughter, huh?
(out loud)
What is it now Kay-Kay?
KAYLA
So is the video working this time?
GRECO
No. I couldn't get it fixed.
KAYLA
So it's still just audio?
GRECO
Yes ma'am.
KAYLA
So why did we just spend the last
four days rehearsing? Blocking? I
mean, why can't we just stand in
front of the microphone and read
the lines if we're just recording
audio?
GRECO
Well we still need the sound
effects. You know, like the door
bell. Doors opening and closing.
That kind of stuff.
DAVONNA
Can't you just add that in post
production?
GRECO
We don't really have the equipment
or sound effects for... post
production or whatever you call
it.
DAVONNA
Is the first episode up on the
website, or have you podcast it
yet?
FELICIA
Not yet. I want to get at least
three shows completely recorded
before we tell the world we have a
series.
TROY
So when do we get paid?
FELICIA
On the back-end, how many times do
I have to say it?
TARRIN
I still say we need a binding
contract.
GRECO
I'll draw some up for you tonight
and get them to you by the next
recording.
TARRIN
Great.
FELICIA
(annoyed)
So, is everybody ready now? Any
more gripes, grievances or
frivolous concerns?
NO RESPONSE.
FELICIA (cont'd)
Good. Alright places!
(beat)
Greco, light it up!
GRECO
Home of the Braves. "Achin' for
bacon".
SFX: CLAP BOARD
FELICIA
And... action.
THEME MUSIC PLAYS
-----------------------------------------------------------
FADE IN:
INT. BRAVE'S KITCHEN - DAY (DAY 1)
RAYDELL IS AT THE STOVE COOKING BREAKFAST WHEN KAYLA WALKS
IN.
RAYDELL
Good morning, Honey. Get your
chompers ready, breakfast is
almost done.
KAYLA
Is that what that awful smell is?
RAYDELL
I may have over-cooked the bacon a
little, but it's still good.
KAYLA NOTICES THE CHEAP-LOOKING PACKAGE LAYING ON THE
COUNTER.
KAYLA
Since when did the grocery store
start wrapping their meat in
newspaper?
RAYDELL
I didn't get it at our usual
grocery store.
KAYLA
So where'd you get it?
RAYDELL
What difference does it make?
Let's just sit down and enjoy it.
KAYLA
Ray, it looks like a hobo wrapped
it. Now where did you get it?
RAYDELL
Okay, okay, I'll tell you. On my
way home, this guy pulls up beside
me in a van and ask me if I wanted
a sweet deal on some meat--
KAYLA
No, no, no! Tell me you didn't.
Please say "April Fools,"
"Gotcha," or "You had me going,"
or something, but don't tell me
you spent our hard earned money on
road kill!
RAYDELL
It's not road kill. The guy's a
professional hunter, his brother's
a butcher and their uncle Jake
owns refrigerated vans. It's a
family owned business, Kayla. I
mean what else do you want, a USDA
stamp of approval?
KAYLA
Yes. Yes I do. That would be much
more valid than this B. F.
Goodrich stamp.
RAYDELL
(embarrassed)
Oh that. That just means it's pre
tenderized. And look, the more you
cook it, the more it fades.
KAYLA
You really shouldn't eat that,
Ray. It's not the cleanest looking
meat I ever saw.
RAYDELL
If there was any kind of living
germ in there, believe me, I
killed it in the cooking process.
Maybe that's what you were
smelling, burnt germs.
KAYLA
Just make sure you don't mix your
contaminated bacon with my real
bacon.
RAYDELL
I keep telling you, there's
nothing wrong with it.
RAYDELL SITS DOWN AT THE TABLE AND BEGINS TO EAT.
TROY ENTERS HALF-DRESSED AND IN A HURRY.
TROY
Hey mom, did you-- What stinks?
RAYDELL
(offended)
Maybe it's you.
KAYLA
What is it you need, Troy?
TROY
I can't find any clean clothes.
KAYLA
Check the dryer.
RAYDELL
(to Kayla)
Hey, this bacon is pretty darn
good. Not like that processed
stuff you find in the store. Come
on Kay, don't you at least want to
taste it?
KAYLA
No. And do not, I repeat, do not
give my kids any of that mangled
meat you brought home.
RAYDELL
Okay, fine. I'll eat it all by
myself, Miss "I'm afraid of fresh
meat."
(takes a bite)
Owe!
RAYDELL HOLDS HIS MOUTH IN PAIN.
KAYLA
(teasing)
What'd you do, bite down on a
rock?
RAYDELL
Felt more like a bone.
RAYDELL TAKES IT OUT HIS MOUTH WITH HIS FINGERS.
RAYDELL
We're both wrong. Part of a hoof.
RAYDELL CONTINUES EATING.
DAVONNA ENTERS.
DAVONNA
What's that smell?
RAYDELL
(offended)
Maybe it's you.
KAYLA
Stay away from your father's
bacon. No matter what he tells
you, do not eat it. You hear me?
DAVONNA
Yes ma'am. Oh yeah, my lunch money
is missing again. It's the third
time this month.
TARRIN
I'm missing some money too.
KAYLA
I don't have time to talk about it
right now, you're late. Here,
(grabbing some
fruit)
eat some fruit for breakfast.
KAYLA HANDS FRUIT TO DAVONNA AND TARRIN.
TARRIN
What about my lunch money?
KAYLA
I'm sorry, but I can't reach into
my magic purse and just pull out
magic money every time you guys
lose it. Now go.
DAVONNA AND TARRIN EXIT OUT THE HOUSE.
KAYLA (cont'd)
Hurry up Troy.
(handing him a
banana)
Here you go.
TROY
What's this?
KAYLA
It's called a banana, it's good
for you.
TROY
Since when?
KAYLA
I bet it taste better going in
your mouth than it does up your
nose.
TROY
Okay, I'll eat it.
KAYLA
Here.
TROY REACHES FOR THE BANANA...
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
KAYLA (cont'd)
Owe! You shocked me.
TROY
I think we ran out of that static
guard stuff in the dryer.
KAYLA
Well be careful, I don't want you
going around shocking people all
day.
TROY
(devilish)
Yes, that would be awful.
INT. BRAVE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY (DAY 1)
RAYDELL STANDS BEFORE THE ENTIRE FAMILY. HE'S HUFFING AND
SWEATING FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
RAYDELL
This family is faced with a
serious problem--
KAYLA
Speaking of faces, yours don't
look too good.
RAYDELL
I'm fine, but I wish somebody
would stop tinkering with the
heater!
RAYDELL WIPES THE SWEAT FROM HIS BROW AS THE REST OF THE
FAMILY LOOKS ON, CONFUSED AND CONCERNED.
RAYDELL
Now, as I was saying, over the
past few days we've all had one
thing in common, missing money.
That can only mean two things,
either there's a cat burglar on
the loose, or someone among us is
a thief.
MYSTERY MUSIC
EVERYONE LOOKS AT EACH OTHER VERY SUSPICIOUSLY.
RAYDELL (cont'd)
In case you didn't realize, that
was an invitation for whoever
might have committed the crime to
come clean right now and save
yourself a lot of time, trouble
and embarrassment.
AGAIN EVERYONE LOOKS AT EACH OTHER SUSPICIOUSLY, BUT NO ONE
TAKES THE INVITATION.
RAYDELL (cont'd)
Okay, fine. Maybe there is a cat
burglar on the loose. But I'm
missing five dollars and fifty-two
cents, and believe me, I intend on
getting every penny back, with
interest. Who else is missing
money?
KAYLA
I'm missing eight dollars.
RAYDELL
Tarrin?
TARRIN
Two dollars.
DAVONNA
I'm missing three dollars.
KAYLA
And what about you Troy, how much
are you missing?
TROY
Actually, nothing.
DAVONNA
You mean everybody's been robbed
except Troy?
EVERYBODY SUSPICIOUSLY STARES AT TROY.
RAYDELL
Something stinks to high heaven.
TROY
Maybe the cat burglar likes me.
INT. DAVONNA'S BEDROOM - DAY (DAY 1)
DAVONNA SITS AT HER COMPUTER WHILE SHE TALKS TO TROY.
DAVONNA
(whispering)
Why don't you just come clean and
tell us what you did with the
money.
TROY
(whispering)
What money? I didn't take
anybody's money!
TROY SHUFFLES HIS FEET ON THE CARPET.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
TARRIN (O.S.)
Ow!
TROY
(whispering)
You guys think I did it because I
have a history of violence,
dishonesty and verbal abuse, but
that's no reason to pin this on
me.
DAVONNA
Actually those are all pretty good
reasons.
TROY
I get no trial, no council, but
yet everybody's already convicted
me!
DAVONNA
If there is an actual cat burglar
out there, explain how they hit
everyone but you?
TROY
I don't know. I can't explain it.
That's the problem.
TROY SHUFFLES HIS FEET ON THE CARPET AGAIN.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
TARRIN (O.S.)
Ow!
NOW WE SEE THAT TROY HAS TARRIN PINNED TO THE FLOOR AS HE
STATIC SHOCKS HIM WITH HIS FINGER.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
TARRIN
Ow! What did I do?
RAYDELL AND KAYLA WALK IN. RAYDELL LOOKS WEAK, PALE AND
DRENCHED IN SWEAT.
KAYLA
Troy, let your brother up and stop
static shocking him.
TROY
I never get to have any fun.
TROY RELEASES TARRIN.
RAYDELL
Hey, anybody else feel that
earthquake?
DAVONNA
You sure you're okay, Daddy?
RAYDELL
Yes... and no... mostly no.
KAYLA
You know the longer you hold out,
the longer your punishment's going
to be, Troy.
TROY
But I'm innocent.
RAYDELL
That's what they all say. Let us
know when you're ready to plea
bargain, son.
RAYDELL PUTS A FRIENDLY HAND ON TROY'S SHOULDER.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
RAYDELL
Ow!
KAYLA
Let me guess, now your spleen is
aching.
RAYDELL
(relieved)
No, when I put my hand on Troy's
shoulder, he shocked me.
(smiles)
But I actually feel a little
better. Hit me again, Troy.
TROY SHUFFLES HIS FEET ON THE RUG THEN TOUCHES RAYDELL WITH
HIS FINGER.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
RAYDELL
Ow!
(relieved)
Ahhh. See, Kayla, you were wrong,
he is good for something.
INT. RAYDELL'S BEDROOM - NIGHT (NIGHT 1)
KAYLA IS SPRAYING AIR FRESHENER WHILE RAYDELL LAYS ACROSS
THE BED MOANING AND SWEATING.
KAYLA
I'm ready to go to bed, but I'm
afraid to go to sleep.
RAYDELL
What are you afraid of?
KAYLA
You look worse than a homeless
vampire.
RAYDELL GROANS IN PAIN.
KAYLA (cont'd)
What's wrong?
RAYDELL
It feels like there's a giant tape
worm eating away at my insides.
KAYLA
Maybe you need another shock
treatment.
RAYDELL
No, I think think that just makes
him madder.
KAYLA CLIMBS INTO BED.
RAYDELL (O.S.)
Maybe I'm just over-reacting. I'm
probably just having some kind of
allergic reaction to--
KAYLA
Infectious germs? Bacteria?
Botulism? I told you not to eat
that toxic meat, didn't I?
RAYDELL
Yes, I know, but it was five
dollars for twenty pounds. Who
wouldn't jump at that?
KAYLA
You should have known it was too
good to be true, but you never
listen to me, you just act like I
don't even exist. Time after time-
RAYDELL
Help me now, nag me later. I need
some kind of relief here, Kayla.
SFX: FARTING
KAYLA
Then why don't you stop farting
and let me take you to the
hospital?
KAYLA SPRAYS MORE AIR FRESHENER.
RAYDELL
No. No hospitals.
KAYLA
There's nothing to be afraid of.
RAYDELL
Afraid? Who said anything about
being afraid? I just don't like
needles, the probing, all those
bedpans.
KAYLA
Well what are you going to do,
moan, groan and fart all night?
RAYDELL
(groaning)
Don't we have some baking soda or
cyanide capsules? Anything to take
away this burning pain?
KAYLA
All we've got is aspirin and
castor oil.
RAYDELL
Yuck. Maybe I'll just jump off a
bridge.
INT. BRAVE'S KITCHEN - DAY (DAY 2)
KAYLA IS FIXING BREAKFAST.
KAYLA
Breakfast is ready!
THE KIDS ENTER.
TROY
May I ask, exactly how long I'm
grounded for?
KAYLA
For as long as you continue to
withhold the truth.
TROY
But I am telling you the truth.
KAYLA
(holding hand up)
Tell it to the hand.
TARRIN
(holding hand up)
Yeah, tell it to the hand.
TROY
You shut up.
SFX: STATIC SHOCK
TARRIN (O.S.)
Ow! Mom, he shocked me again!
KAYLA
Okay, go change your filthy
clothes, Troy.
TROY
But it's Saturday.
KAYLA
I don't care. You've used your
static powers for the last time.
TROY HEADS FOR THE BEDROOM BUT STOPS WHEN HE NOTICES
RAYDELL STAGGERING IN, DRESSED IN HIS ROBE.
TROY
(concerned)
Morning dad.
RAYDELL
(to Troy)
Hey Davonna. Gettin' taller
everyday.
TROY
I'm Troy.
KAYLA
So how do you feel now, Ray?
RAYDELL
For some reason, I wasn't able to
sleep it off.
DAVONNA
Dad, I really think you should go
to the doctor. Just let 'em check
you out.
RAYDELL
Trust me, Troy, I'm okay. It just
takes time.
RAYDELL STAGGERS ACROSS THE ROOM.
KAYLA
Okay? Ray you can't even recognize
your own kids, and look at you,
your staggering all over the place
like some kind of Hollywood drunk.
RAYDELL
It's these new house shoes. I just
gotta break 'em in.
KAYLA
You're barefooted, Ray. Did you at
least throw that bacon away?
RAYDELL
Yes Honey. I told Troy to put it
outside in the trash can last
night.
KAYLA
Thank God. Now that those
microcritters are gone, I can
start disinfecting the kitchen.
DAVONNA LOOKS OUT THE WINDOW.
DAVONNA
Hey what's that outside?
KAYLA
I don't know.
TROY
Let's go look.
EXT. BRAVE'S BACK YARD - DAY (DAY 2)
THE FAMILY EXITS OUTSIDE.
SFX: SLIDING DOOR
NOW THEY'RE LOOKING AT ALL THE DEAD CAT CARCASSES LAYING IN
THEIR YARD.
TARRIN
Ewww, gross.
DAVONNA
There must be a dozen dead cats
out here.
TROY
What a Catastrophe. Get it? Cat
astrophe?
KAYLA
What do you think happened?
RAYDELL
Maybe that cat burglar decided to
become a serial killer.
DAVONNA
Or maybe those cats got into the
meat you guys threw out last
night.
KAYLA
Okay, that's it. You are going to
the hospital.
TROY
I agree with mom. Nothing's more
important than your health. And my
allowance.
RAYDELL
I told you guys I don't want to be
around all those sick people.
KAYLA
Ray, there's sixteen dead cats
laying in our back yard, you could
be next.
RAYDELL
For the last time, I feel
perfectly fine, Tarrin--
SFX: WHACK
RAYDELL FALLS TO THE GROUND. NOW WE SEE TROY HOLDING A
STIFF DEAD CAT BY THE LEGS.
TROY
Man, these cats are hard as rocks.
KAYLA
Put him in the car boys.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY (DAY 2)
RAYDELL DOESN'T LOOK TOO GOOD. HE LAYS IN BED UNCONSCIOUS
WITH HIS HEAD BANDAGED AND AN I.V. ATTACHED TO HIS ARM.
TROY
You think I hit him too hard?
KAYLA
No. That turban he's wearing just
means he's changed religions.
DAVONNA
Thanks to you, daddy probably has
a concussion.
TROY
It was for his own good. He
looked horribly sick, like he was
about to die or somethin'.
KAYLA
And now what does he look like,
Mr. America?
TARRIN
You think he's gonna die?
KAYLA
Of course he's not going to make
die. Your father's a big strong
man, he just needs some rest,
medicine and a good enema.
TROY
If he dies, am I still grounded?
KAYLA
Yes.
TARRIN LOOKS NERVOUS.
RAYDELL'S CELL PHONE RINGS.
DAVONNA
Should we answer dad's phone?
KAYLA
I'll get it.
KAYLA ANSWERS IT.
KAYLA (cont'd)
Hello?... Hello?... I know it's
you, Galacia so stop trippin'...
No, you may not speak to him, he's
in a coma right now!... No, he's
not going to die, but you will if
you keep calling this phone!
KAYLA HANGS UP THE PHONE.
DAVONNA
Why does she keep calling Dad?
KAYLA
The crazy lady claims she's still
in love with your father, but I
think she's just trying to piss me
off.
TROY
I think she's doing a good job of
that.
TARRIN
I have something I need to tell
you guys.
KAYLA
Can't it wait Tarrin? Now is not
exactly the time for anything
except prayers. I'll be right
back. I gotta go pee. And don't
play with that remote control bed.
KAYLA RUSHES OUT OF THE ROOM.
TROY
(devilish)
The bed has a remote?
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - MOMENTS LATER (DAY 2)
KAYLA ENTERS THE ROOM TO FIND TROY PLAYING WITH RAYDELL'S
MOTORIZED BED.
KAYLA
What are you doing? Didn't I tell
you not to play with that bed? Get
off of it.
TROY CLIMBS OFF OF THE BED.
TROY
By the way mom, we were talking to
dad and he said--
KAYLA
He spoke?
TROY
Yes he did, he said that he really
hasn't been the father he should
have been, so he told us to tell
you to buy us new laptops. Then he
slipped back into his coma again.
KAYLA GIVES THE KIDS AN "I'M NOT BUYING THAT STORY" KIND OF
LOOK.
KAYLA
Am I really supposed to believe
that? Boy I was lyin' before you
were cryin'.
TARRIN
(blurting it out)
I'm the one who's been taking your
money.
(scared)
I'm the cat burglar.
EVERYONE STARES AT TARRIN.
TROY
See. I told you it wasn't me.
KAYLA
Tarrin, what possible excuse can
you have for stealing from your
own family?
TROY
I don't care what your excuse is,
you're gonna pay me back, you
little long-headed--
DAVONNA
I can't believe you just stood
there and let Troy take the rap
like that?
KAYLA
I don't understand it. You're
supposed to be the cute kid
everyone loves to hug, not Tarrin
the Terrible. I'd expect this sort
of thing from Troy, but not you.
TROY
See, looks can be deceiving.
KAYLA
I want an explanation, Tarrin, and
I want a darn good one too.
TARRIN LOOKS SAD AND REMORSEFUL.
TARRIN
(embarrassed,
hesitant)
I was using the money so I could
play this video game down at the
arcade.
TROY
An arcade game? Really? Since dad
is in a coma, let me kick his
butt, ma?
KAYLA
What are you, a video addict? Some
kind of cyber junkie?
TARRIN
No. I entered this contest and I
made it to the finals.
KAYLA
Is stealing from your own family
worth winning some contest in
front of a bunch of strangers?
TARRIN
No, I guess not. But I could win
two hundred dollars and pay
everybody back.
KAYLA
It's not even about the money.
Stealing is a serious crime and
this is where we nip it in the bud
mister, before it festers into
full-blown armed robbery or
kidnapping. You, my friend are
grounded for a whole month.
Understand me?
TARRIN
Yes ma'am. I'm sorry everybody.
Now I don't know how I'll pay you
back, or ever meet Rih-once'.
RAYDELL'S EYES SUDDENLY OPEN WIDE, AS THOUGH HE WAS A
MONSTER COMING BACK TO LIFE IN A HORROR FLICK.
TROY
Hey look! Dad's eyes popped open.
He's awake!
KAYLA
(rushing towards
Hal)
Ray! Thank God you're alive--
RAYDELL PUSHES HER AWAY.
RAYDELL
Tarrin, come to your father.
KAYLA IS OFFENDED. TARRIN WALKS OVER TO HIS FATHER.
RAYDELL GRABS HIS HAND AND SQUEEZES IT TIGHT. RAYDELL
BEGINS TO SALIVATE PROFUSELY.
RAYDELL
What did you just say, son?
DAVONNA
I said now I don't know how I'll
pay you back.
RAYDELL
Not that part. The last part.
TARRIN
Now I'll never get to meet Rih
once'?
RAYDELL
(excited)
Yes! Rih-once'! What does she have
to do with anything?
TARRIN
Winner of the Fancy Feet contest
gets two hundred dollars, plus
they get to be in Rih-once's next
music video.
RAYDELL
And win you shall!
RAYDELL WIPES THE DROOL FROM HIS LIPS AND HOPS OUT OF BED
WITH THE VITALITY OF A TWENTY YEAR OLD ATHLETE.
RAYDELL (cont'd)
To the car everybody!
THE NURSE ENTERS.
NURSE
Back in bed Superman. I've gotta
check your rectum for parasites.
INT. ARCADE - DAY (DAY 2)
SFX: VIDEO GAME SOUNDS
THE ARCADE IS PACKED WITH CHILDREN AS WELL AS ADULTS. A
HUGE SIGN HANGS OVER THE CROWD. IT READS, "FANCY FEET
CHAMPIONSHIP!"
TARRIN AND FAMILY ENTER THE PLACE.
RAYDELL
(discomfort)
I'm not sure that nurse was truly
qualified.
KAYLA
Just hobble slowly dear and don't
wonder off.
TROY
Can I go across the street to the
motor cycle shop?
KAYLA
No you may not. We're here to
support your brother, now shut up
and watch.
THE CROWD CHEERS FOR TARRIN.
DAVONNA
Wow. He's pretty popular here.
RAYDELL
Okay, as your father, I'm going to
help you get hyped, lit up or
whatever you kids do these days.
Is this anything like line
dancing?
TARRIN
(pleading)
Mom!
KAYLA
Honey maybe you should wait in the
car where you can be more
comfortable.
RAYDELL
Nope nope nope. Like Doug E. Fresh
says, we're on a mission.
THE CONTEST HOST ENTERS AND GRABS THE MICROPHONE. HE LOOKS
LIKE HE'S STRAIGHT OUT OF THE HOLLYWOOD HOST CATALOG,
COMPLETE WITH TUXEDO, STIFF DAZZLING SMILE AND MOUSSED UP
HAIR.
CONTEST HOST
(into mic)
Good evening everyone, it's the
moment you've all been waiting
for! The war on the dance floor!
THE CROWD CHEERS.
TROY
(whispering)
You better not embarrass me or so
help me...
CONTEST HOST
I'm Tony Patterson, your host for
this evening, but never mind the
gorgeous guy with the mic, let's
get on with the contest.
THE CROWD CHEERS.
CONTEST HOST (cont'd)
We started out with thirty
players, now we're down to the two
finalist! The winner will get two
hundred dollars, plus appear with
Rih-once' in her next music video.
THE CROWD CHEERS.
CONTEST HOST (cont'd)
Our first contestant, originating
out of Tampa Florida with an
average score of seventy-eight
thousand points per game,
seventeen years old, Vivian
Hayyyyyys!
THE CROWD CHEERS.
FEMALE VOICE (O.S.)
Beat him good, Vivian!
MALE
Yeah, we need that money!
TROY
(to himself)
She looks very mature for
seventeen.
CONTEST HOST
Contestant number two is a
hometown favorite with an average
score of seventy-six thousand plus
points. His name is Tarrin Brave!
THE CROWD CHEERS.
TARRIN AND VIVIAN STEP UP ON THE VIDEO GAME. THEY SNARL AT
EACH OTHER AS THEY SHAKE HANDS.
KAYLA
You can do it Tarrin!
RAYDELL
Do it for your dad!
CONTEST HOST
Are the players ready?
VIVIAN
Ready.
TARRIN
Ready.
CONTEST HOST
Insert your coins.
VIVIAN PUTS HER COINS INTO THE VIDEO MACHINE. TARRIN CHECKS
HIS POCKETS BUT COMES UP EMPTY. HE LOOKS OVER TO HIS
FAMILY.
TARRIN
I don't have any quarters.
TROY
I got you lil' bro. Here you go.
TROY REACHES INTO HIS POCKET AND HANDS TARRIN A COUPLE OF
COINS. TARRIN SMILES, THEN DROPS THEM INTO THE VIDEO GAME.
TARRIN
Thanks.
(to Vivian)
Good luck.
VIVIAN
Good luck to you too.
CONTEST HOST
Now let's get ready to daaaaaance!
VIVIAN SMILES AT TROY. HE SEEMS TO BE MESMERIZED.
TROY
Yo, she's got a nice smile.
DANCE MUSIC PLAYS
THE GAME BEGINS. VIVIAN AND TARRIN ARE DANCING WELL.
RAYDELL
This is nothing like line-dancing.
CONTEST HOST
Vivian and Tarrin are still going
at it, with neither opponent
showing any signs of weakness.
DAVONNA
They've been dancing for twenty
minutes so far.
RAYDELL
I don't care if he dances all
night. He must win! Come on son,
dance!
DAVONNA
Let's go Tarrin!
KAYLA
Yeah, let's go Tarrin!
TROY
She's pretty good.
KAYLA
(threatening)
What about your brother? He's
pretty good too, right?
TROY
(meek)
Yeah, of course.
KAYLA
Then how come you're not cheering
for him?
TROY
I was cheering on the inside.
KAYLA
You better not be flirting with
his opponent or so help me I'll
knock you outside--
TROY
I wasn't flirting, I was just
watching her--
RAYDELL
Uh-oh. Everybody hang on. Another
earthquake.
DAVONNA
Look, Tarrin is slightly ahead!
He's pulling away!
KAYLA
Dance Tarrin! Dance!
DAVONNA
You've got this!
SFX: LOUD BELL SOUNDS
CONTEST HOST
That means time is up. And the
winner is, Tarrin Brave!
RAYDELL
He did it! He did it!
DAVONNA
Woo!
TROY
(to himself)
I don't believe it. He beat my
girl.
KAYLA
I'm so proud of you, Tarrin!
DAVONNA
Nice footwork little brother!
RAYDELL
I knew you could do it, son.
(gives Tarrin a
"High-Five")
No more restrictions for the rest
of your life!
TARRIN
Yes! Can I get a big cake, ice
cream and a party too?
RAYDELL
Yeah, sure. Whatever you want. You
can pay me back when you get the
prize money.
INT. BRAVE'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
MUSIC PLAYS
THERE'S CAKE AND ICE CREAM ON THE TABLE. EVERYBODY
PARTIES.
RAYDELL
Woo! Woo!
KAYLA
Look at your father. I think he's
more excited than Tarrin.
DAVONNA
I know. You can hardly tell he was
ever sick.
KAYLA
Yeah, this turned out to be a
great day after all.
RAYDELL DANCES HIS WAY OVER TO KAYLA.
RAYDELL
(puckering his
lips)
Hey Honey, give me a kiss.
KAYLA
Not yet. I think you still have
pathogen residue on you lips.
RAYDELL
You know what? I don't care if I
have pathogens on my lips,
ptomaine in my liver or parasites
in my...
(embarrassed)
...Well, what I'm trying to say
is... Wait.
(to the DJ)
Turn the music off please! Please
turn the music off!
MUSIC OFF
RAYDELL GIVES A SPEECH TO HIS FAMILY.
RAYDELL (cont'd)
I have something I want to say to
Tarrin. You my son, may be a
thief, a liar and a burglar, but
none of that really matters right
now. What matters is, you're also
winner, and you've made your
father very happy.
KAYLA
All of us.
RAYDELL
You danced like a well-trained...
dancer. I thank you and I love
you.
TARRIN HUGS RAYDELL AS THE FAMILY CHEERS.
TARRIN
Love you too, Dad.
SFX: TELEPHONE RING
KAYLA
Let me get this real quick.
KAYLA GOES TO ANSWER THE PHONE.
RAYDELL
So Tarrin. You think Rih-once'
will let me be in the video?
KAYLA
(into phone)
Hello.... Yes it is....
What?... Excuse me...?
(upset)
That's impossible, there must be
some mistake... I see... Okay,
thank you. Good bye.
KAYLA HANGS UP THE PHONE THEN WALKS BACK OVER TO THE
FAMILY.
KAYLA (cont'd)
(unhappy)
That was the people from the Fancy
Feet contest. They said Tarrin's
been disqualified for cheating.
TARRIN
What?!
RAYDELL
No! No way!
DAVONNA
How could he have cheated?
TARRIN
Yeah, I danced my butt off!
KAYLA
We know you did, but they said you
put slugs in the game instead of
quarters.
EVERYONE STARES AT TROY.
TROY
Oh man. I must have given Tarrin
my vending machine slugs by
mistake. But it was an honest
mistake. I didn't mean to.
RAYDELL
Troy! You have just ruined my
life!
KAYLA
You wanted that cute little girl
to win didn't you?!
TROY
No. Wait a minute.
RAYDELL
You, my fine flirting friend, are
grounded for the rest of your
life! Right after I kill you!
Somebody hand me one of those
stiff cats outside.
FADE OUT.
END OF SHOW