Former Suit, KATIE knows actionable is key. Observations and feedback really won’t make a difference without offering suggestions that are appropriate and doable. But first things first, so much is flying through her head that she has to clear the way for that actionable discussion to take place. RC the GREMLIN’s arrival? The timing couldn’t be better.
This is kinda fun as Katie trots along WEST CLIFF DRIVE having a very animated discussion IN HER MIND with RC the GREMLIN where she’s talking through how the workshop should go (er… FLO!)…
And RC the GREMLIN, for real, is reviewing what Katie’s written so far.
WHAT. COMES. NEXT. ??
We’ll do some hopping back and forth as these two travel a similar path miles away from each other –The Gang
FADE IN:
EXT. WEST CLIFF
The rhythm of the waves onto the shore PLUS the gentle breeze and sounds of sea lions in the distance work their magic as Katie moves to a steady beat while also letting whatever is incubating – to bubble up and make its presence known.
KATIE
Calls for a fresh brain. Funny too in that… sourdough starter is a prOcess — can’t rush it. CAN and SHOULD approach with diligence… consistency… In my mind, I keep hearing the FOX telling THE LITTLE PRINCE how to TAME him and I’m thinking — yeah… the STARTER is… a TAMING prOcess…
She laughs… And continues trotting along noting the number of surfers and a lone Upright Paddler.
Who’s Taming Who??
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
RC is reading Katie’s musings on BREAD BAKING with a huge smile on his face.
RC THE GREMLIN
Says here… Ah… So I wonder which of their Fridges she selected to store hers if this main one is… a NON-STARTER…
He breaks out into a belly laugh at his own play on (with) words and then slips out of the kitchen on the hunt.
The first alternative fridge he encounters is near the WINE COOLER/CLOSET.
First stop…
He pops open the door and the smell nearly tosses him across the room.
RC THE GREMLIN
Whoa! That was unexpected !!
Studying the contents, he notices a pattern.
RC THE GREMLIN
Ah… Condiments? In particular… smelly ones that would REALLY muck with the main fridge. Not a good place for harboring SOURDOUGH STARTER.
RC then hops down a few steps to the sub-level media room and zeros in on the mini fridge behind the couch.
RC THE GREMLIN
It’s the next closest to the kitchen… as if that’s important.
Door Number 2…
Opening the door, he laughs.
RC THE GREMLIN
That’s… VERY. FULL. Little bottles with blue tape… and sharpie markings?
Closes it quickly.
RC THE GREMLIN
What’d ya think? DOOR NUMBER 3 ??
He’s looking across the media room to one that is under a fish picture.
RC THE GREMLIN
I believe THAT is the BEER FRIDGE… Which makes sense…
Door Number 3…
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WEST CLIFF
Katie is still trotting along with a good tempo while thinking out her thoughts…
KATIE
This is where the notes were really vague… but I guess… on bake day… a subset of my chilled starter gets pulled per quote/unquote the recipe.
The rest? WEEKLY FEEDINGS and in-FRIDGE storage… which, BTW, should be around…
She scrunches her face as she rewinds in her mind what took place during the workshop. She sees herself with a little memo pad and what RC calls “chicken scratch.”
She laughs to herself.
KATIE
He’s gotta point…
In her mind’s eye she’s trying to make out her own handwritten notes.
KATIE
Looks like… 38 to 40 degrees with airflow.
Now Katie is revisiting in her mind the various household fridges…
KATIE
Ah! It’s gotta be…
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
RC is continuing to read what Katie has put down so far in her JOURNAL.
RC THE GREMLIN
The BEER FRIDGE…? Totally makes sense… Beer IS an essential ingredient of her BREAD MACHINE weekly bakes.
Makes sense…
Glancing at the 11×14 and then flipping through her WORKSHOP 3-PAGER, he has an AHA!! moment.
Popping up, he heads for the kitchen drawer and fumbles around before extracting a RED THERMO-PEN.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Yeah… In her notes. I knew it…!
GEAR GUY
Right?
RC turns around to see that Katie’s husband, the GEAR GUY has entered the kitchen and is making his way towards the 4A coffee.
RC THE GREMLIN
Oh… Hey there, Gear Guy! Top of the Mornin’
He gives Gear Guy a nod and backs away from the kitchen drawer.
GEAR GUY
Liking the THERMO-PEN, eh? That was one of those PRICELESS FINDS… From long ago… Heck I can’t even remember if it was at restaurant supply or what…
RC THE GREMLIN
She HEARTS it too… apparently… at least…
How she does it…
Gear Guy is closely watching RC.
RC THE GREMLIN
…I always liked how Lady Katie used this for her BEER BREAD — warming it up before adding the HONEY AND CANOLA OIL…
GEAR GUY
She does?
RC THE GREMLIN
Oh yeah… and come to think of it… You heard of Cooper-Atkins? Yellow? That’s in the workshop 3-pager, but Katie says a RED one like this was used.
RC points to the JOURNAL. Gear Guy gives him the raised eyebrow.
RC THE GREMLIN
So-kay! She cleared me before she went running. Wanted my opinion…
Gear Guy moves towards the Journal, and RC gently blocks his path.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WEST CLIFF
As Katie trots along, a thought pops to mind.
KATIE INTERNAL
My guy… Is today the…? Mentioned giving a presentation or something at…
She’s visualizing.
KATIE INTERNAL
His fly fishing gang up in Marin? Yeah… I think that’s right.
Checks her watch and turns around.
KATIE INTERNAL
Better check in… He may need my help… Heck, he may have already asked but I didn’t…
She picks up her pace as she heads back home.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
RC is looking for ways to distract Gear Guy so he can finish reading and have time to ponder what Katie’s written so far.
RC THE GREMLIN
So… Guy…
Before he can finish asking, RC has a DING!.
He pulls out his RAZR phone and scrolls — bringing up a picture of an alley-way and a map.
RC THE GREMLIN
Gettin’ ready for the FISHOUT? Heard it’s prime Surf Perch season…
Surf Perch outing…
He studies Gear Guy who’s giving him a look… or rather, a blank stare.
Gear Guy leaves the room abruptly. RC shrugs his shoulders.
RC THE GREMLIN
Was it something I said??
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
A short while later, just as RC is snapping the scrunchie band around KATIE’S JOURNAL, Gear Guy comes back in… He points at RC.
GEAR GUY
Team lift?
RC THE GREMLIN
Huh?
GEAR GUY
Katie usually helps but she’s still running…
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S WESTSIDE HOUSE – GARAGE
The door to the garage is up and RC is on a little stepper (ladder), slowing pulling a BLUE INFLATABLE from the top of the rack, while Gear Guy positions himself to receive it.
GEAR GUY
Let’s put it right into the TRUCK. Can you…? Yeah… SWING OPEN not DROP the tailgate.
RC THE GREMLIN
Gotcha, Boss!
And just as he’s gotten it positioned, Katie trots into the garage.
KATIE
Mornin’ my guy… Goin’ somewhere??
GEAR GUY
Perfect timing, my lady… Remember I was telling you about… ?
There’s an uncomfortable pause before Katie lights up with a huge smile.
DING! Happens…
KATIE
DING! On my run… Your presentation is… soon, yes??
GEAR GUY
Like tonight… Need to revisit the deck. Can you… Got time to…?
KATIE
All yours… And… I’m sure your little helper here will lend his eyes too…
RC THE GREMLIN
Who me?
RC’s RAZR buzzes. He holds it up.
RC THE GREMLIN
Gotta report in. You kids… Have fun !!
They both nod.
KATIE
Oh… RC…
She motions towards the kitchen and RC gives her a thumbs up.
RC THE GREMLIN
See ya when I see ya!
KATIE
…Not if I see ya first !!
FADE OUT.
That’s a Wrap…
And that’s how Katie found herself in a perfect position to hone in on what’s actionable for improving the SOURDOUGH BREAD WORKSHOP experience.
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