And so it was that RC THE STORYTELLER had his weekly @TheSEA gatherers PRIMED & READY for not ONE but TWO stories. Perceiving a fork in the road, he ponders “WHERE TO NEXT…?”
—The Gang
Ready For This ?? Let’s Go!!
It’s a “PONDERFUL” time for RC THE STORYTELLER. He’s got two (TWO!!) stories:
Take it!
- The Adventures of the WONDER / WANDER KAT
- FINN-FINN & THE DING!THING
AND, as often said in the household of LADY KATIE & her GEAR GUY husband, “WHERE TO NEXT…?”
That was on the mind of RC as he did his own bit of wandering on the WESTSIDE and into TOWN.
Outside one of the SURF SHOPs he passed was a SPINNING WHEEL on a stand — “SPIN FOR DISCOUNTs” and apparently SWAG (as in logo’d stickers and magnets). As he’s staring at the wheel, he gets nudged from behind.
NUDGER
‘Sup, Dude?
There’s a lag before responding.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Does this really work?
Just then, a two people walk up pointing at the wheel. RC smiles and steps to the side to watch. The NUDGER (MR SQUEEK) steps to the side as well.
WHEEL SPINNER
Woo Hoo!
Snaps a picture with his phone while his partner gives it a spin.
Air of excitement, man… That makes it a winner…
NUDGER
Air of excitement, man… That makes it a winner.
Finally recognizing the voice, RC turns around.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Ah, it’s you my furry friend.
[Note: AKA MR SQUEEK the WONDER-WANDER KAT]
MR SQUEEK
Watch it you…
Pauses and then laughs.
MR SQUEEK
Whatcha doin’ wandering these parts? ME you’re seeking perhaps?
RC THE STORYTELLER
Huh?
Cause it feels so empty without me…
MR SQUEEK
Cause it feels so empty without me…
RC THE STORYTELLER
Eminem! Really?
MR SQUEEK
Sure… Why not? Let’s go.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Huh?
MR SQUEEK
Roaster, my friend. You clearly are in need.
[Note: Lovin’ the Roaster]
RC nods and follows MR SQUEEK up the street.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING CO.
They settle into their usual spot — and Mr Squeek handles the rest — the JEDI KAT pour over AND a cup of CINNAMONY-FOAMY GOODNESS for himself.
After patiently waiting while the POUR OVER works it’s magic, Mr Squeek engages RC.
MR SQUEEK
Alrightly then… Feelin’ better?
RC THE STORYTELLER
More awake I am for sure.
MR SQUEEK
Awake enough now to let me in on what’s troubling you? I’m guessing… it’s @TheSEA.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Yeah it is… Kinda hit a fork in the road.
You got this!
MR SQUEEK
Take it!
RC THE STORYTELLER
Huh?
Mr Squeek repeats.
MR SQUEEK
Take it! You know… Yogi Berra…?
There’s a pause and delayed laughter.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Good one! K-so… Got the folks very much interested in your… let’s just call em “SQUEEK-SCA-PADES”…
MR SQUEEK
Yes, and…
RC THE STORYTELLER
I also kinda got them hooked on… your WORLD OF JOY adventure. Just did the flyover and now they are clambering for…
MR SQUEEK
WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. I get it. So…
RC THE STORYTELLER
So… WHAT do I do NEXT?
Mr Squeek starts laughing.
MR SQUEEK
Too funny. Dude… you were staring right at it… Right in front of your nose!
RC closes his eyes and mentally REWINDS.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Wait… The WHEEL? SPIN THE WHEEL?
Right in front of your…
MR SQUEEK
Sure. Why not? In fact, make that grumpy guy IN THE SHADOWS do your first spin…
RC THE STORYTELLER
I don’t know about that… he’s IN THE SHADOWS for a reason.
MR SQUEEK
Fine… Keep it super simple — ask an @TheSEA worker to help. Heck, they might want in on that wheel to giveaway SWAG and 4-Packs.
RC THE STORYTELLER
During my SESSION?
MR SQUEEK
You are SO overthinking, my friend. For times you aren’t there and when business… kinda slows. It’s a good option…
RC THE STORYTELLER
Oh… Gotcha!
MR SQUEEK
So? You in…?
RC THE STORYTELLER
Sure… Let’s give it a go.
They get up to leave THE ROASTER, when RC stops in his tracks.
MR SQUEEK
Now what MR OVERTHINKERS-R-US?
RC THE STORYTELLER
How… THE HOW…?
MR SQUEEK
BOARDWALK? Probably … businesses down there may have… You’ve seen ‘em…
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING CO.
They are standing outside the ROASTER now debating which direction to go when KIMBA THE DRIVER pulls up. She rolls down the window.
KIMBA THE DRIVER
Where to Gentlemen?
She’s laughing.
MR SQUEEK
See! DING!THING in motion… literally. Let’s HOP-IN and …
Happens
RC THE STORYTELLER
And see … And GET her input?
You’re catching on RC my friend. Andale!
MR SQUEEK
You’re catching on RC my friend. Andale!
RC THE STORYTELLER
Huh?
MR SQUEEK
YOSH! As in ALRIGHT LET’S GO!
Let’s Go!
RC THE STORYTELLER
Oh… Right… Gotcha!
They quickly hop in and drive away.
FADE OUT.
Got you curious to learn WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT., right?
This? or That?
This or That…?
Stay tuned and thanks for reading! —The Gang
Oh… And if you haven’t done so already, we invite you to join our waitlist.
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