Surprise?! That we were as on a very sunny mid-winter’s day during the OFF-SEASON, we found RC the STORYTELLER relaxing @TheSEA…
Interesting, right? Come hang with us a bit to find out: WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. —The Gang
FADE IN:
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
Relaxing in the SEA-CRET garden, sipping on a cool PINT, RC finds himself getting drowsy… So after a while, he doses off as one often does when comfy and warm and relaxed…
In fact, he has a sombrero that’s helping shield his eyes as he catches some “winks”.
Some voices can be heard from across the GARDEN.
BREWPUB WORKER
So cute, don’t you think? Kinda looks like that PASATIEMPO MASCOT.
BREWPUB WORKER2
Right…? Kinda an implied DO NOT DISTURB…
Others have overheard and are looking in RC’s direction.
Those “OTHERS” just so happen to be frequent “FLYERS” of the RC @TheSEA sessions.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
I think that’s our guy…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Our guy? The STORYTELLER Guy??
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Yeah… The ON-BREAK STORYTELLER GUY…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
So… He’s BACK??
Turns to talk to the Brewpub Worker.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Excuse me… Can we ask you a question?
BREWPUB WORKER
Yeah, Sure…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Over there… Snoozing… He’s your STORYTELLER, right? The @TheSEA guy.
The worker looks over and squints a bit.
BREWPUB WORKER
Might could be… To us, an exhausted visitor taking a SUN BREAK slash NAP…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Gotcha… Thanks…
They confer amongst themselves.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
I’m SOOOO missing my storyteller fix… You?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Hell ya! Can’t wait ‘til he starts up again.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
YEAH… (in a sing-song voice) Out in the mood for a… S-t-o-r-ree…
His pal joins in the “song.”
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
And this (holds up PINT) gots me feeling all right…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
So it begins… WE’RE doing the BILLY JOEL MASH-UP thingie again..
They tap pint glasses and drain.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Shall we?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Surely…
So they go back to the counter for another pint of FEEL GUD and then motion with their fingers –THREE.
Feelin’ Gud !
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Let’s at least buy him a drink, eh?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Sure… Step 1 … maybe we’ll get lucky and…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Get our FIX?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Yeah… You know it.
Tip-toeing, they place the PINT next to the SLEEPING SOMBRERO MAN and then walk back over towards their table.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Hungry?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Yeah… I could eat…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Check it out. New food truck today… CHICK-N-CURRY BOWLs…
Chick-N-Curry…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Looks yummy.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
It is a while later, and the “Garden Pals” are standing to stretch. Empty bowls in front of them. PINTS nearly drained.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
So GUD!
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Yeah! Sooooo GOOD!
They look over at the FOOD TRUCK just as a VOICE PIPES UP.
BREWPUB WORKER
Last call for COMFORT BOWLs!!
They look at each other and then over to SOMBRERO MAN who is starting to stir. In fact…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
There’s movement!
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Hat’s off!
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Okay… let’s split up. I’ll grab the BOWL and … you slide on over and…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Gotcha!
So the pals execute their plan… And a just-waking-up STORYTELLER is trying to get his BEARINGS STRAIGHT.
BREWPUB WORKER
He AWAKES… Top of the AFTERNOON my friend.
RC THE STORYTELLER
After… ? What time is it? Was I… Out long?
He sees the full PINT and touches it.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Still cold, so…
BREWPUB WORKER
That’s your re-fresh… Your SECOND actually as THEY (he points) wanted to make sure you were taken care of.
The Brewpub worker had pointed to where the PALS were sitting, but their table is clear (EMPTY).
BREWPUB WORKER
Huh…?
Just then, a nudge on the elbow gets the worker’s attention while from another direction, PAL#2 arrives with a FRESH CHICK-N-CURRY COMFORT BOWL.
BREWPUB WORKER
Here they are… I’ll let you guys do your thing… eh?
The Pals nod and make small talk while letting RC refresh/refuel himself with GUD & GOOD things.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
A short while later, PINT drained, BOWL empty, RC speaks up.
RC THE STORYTELLER
That hit the spot!
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Right?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
New FOOD TRUCK’s a WINNER!
RC nods in agreement.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Thanks! What do I OWE YA…
The pals look at each other and start LAUGHING.
RC hurriedly wipes his face.
RC THE STORYTELLER
What the… Did I make a mess scarfing that?
They continue laughing (almost a contagious giggle-laugh).
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Actually… in the words of Billy Crystal’s Fernando: “You Look, Mahvelous!!”
You Look, Mahvelous!!
RC squints a bit as he looks at his seat-mates.
RC THE STORYTELLER
You guys… LOOK… very familiar.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
As do you! RC, right?
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
As in… RC the STORYTELLER… Storyteller on BREAK…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Found… Snoozing @TheSEA!!
RC THE STORYTELLER
Ah! Right!
He pauses with a smile on his face.
RC THE STORYTELLER
The lighting is everything… Different at this time of day… Different look, so to speak…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Indeed…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
And forgive us for laughing… throwing you off… but honestly…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
We MISS YOU and…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Your STORIES…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Your STORYTELLING…
RC gets up to stretch.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Gees, Guys… That’s sweet and all, but… I’m FRESH OUT… Okay if we … just hang instead?
Not wanting to pressure him, the PALS nod. RC smiles and points to the RESTROOM. They nod again.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
As RC is leaving the RESTROOM, the BREWPUB worker hands him a STACK-OF-NAPKINs held together with a CLOTHESPIN.
BREWPUB WORKER
I was directed to give these to you.
RC manages a MR SPOCK eyebrow, as he accepts the GIFT.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Interesting…
FADE OUT.
Message from the Editor(s)…
And so it was that RC THE STORYTELLER was GIFTED an incredible TALE of TAMING from back in the day — a REWIND to… a chapter in the LIFE OF VIV: THE TAMING OF THE CHEF.
We’ll give you a little preview of WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. —The Gang
RC tucked the “GIFT” into his hoodie pocket and returned to meet up with his ADMIRER-PALS.
FADE IN:
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
When RC returns, he notices a shift in the mood of his table pals.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Ah… You came back. We thought maybe…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
We chased you away.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
We really shouldn’t have horned in on your quiet time.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Our bad!
RC gives them both a FIST BUMP.
RC THE STORYTELLER
No worries. Honestly… I didn’t want to disappoint you but… I HAVE BEEN resting my voice… Doc’s orders…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Gotcha! No worries… We’ll catch you…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
When… we CATCH YOU…
They laugh and are about to leave when on the WALL behind RC, is projected “PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS.”
FADE OUT.
Stay tuned…
Got you curious to learn WHAT. COMES. NEXT., right?
Stay tuned! Thanks for hanging with us! Oh… and if you liked it, hit us up below [Speak Your Mind] and … please to share!
-The Gang & RC
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