And so it was that former Suit, KATIE and her husband, GEAR GUY, ended up “flying the hill” with a truck load of boxes and “other goodies” destined for …
The new addition… ??
REWIND…
Previously…
And so it also was… that members of the LP GANG at JEDEMI along with a stack of boxes, made their way over the hill for a multi-week hangout on the WESTSIDE (with their hosts: KATIE & GEAR GUY, Ms KIMBA, and their GUIDE/chaperone RC the GREMLIN /RC the STORYTELLER).
Funny thing is… One of the boxes GEAR GUY showed RC just so happened to be another surprise for Lady Katie (yet another thing she didn’t know she needed). And that “thing” is right up the alley for the JEDEMI CAFE basement dwellers who will be sharing space with it. Let’s listen in to find out WHAT. HAPPENED. NEXT… –The Gang.
FADE IN:
INT. GEAR GUY TRUCK
While on the drive, they both seemed lost in thought. Let’s start with Gear Guy’s musings…
GEAR GUY INTERNAL
Humm… a few more boxes than I had planned for in the new SHED. Plus, I really wanted to do a GRAND UNVEILING… almost a christening with a bottle of craft beer instead of champagne…
But THIS… yeah an over-ride for sure… Hmmmm…
Maybe I can do a sort of super SNEAK PEEK and then whisk her away for a beverage… Like to the WHARF HUMBLESEA BEER GARDEN. Might. Could. Work.
Brake lights ahead get his attention, so these thoughts have drifted away (or perhaps landed on the “back-burner” so to speak).
Meanwhile, in the co-pilot seat, LADY KATIE was doing musings of her own… (her unique form of STREAM-OF-CONSCIOUS meets RICOCHET RABBIT…).
KATIE INTERNAL
Wow! That was unexpected but… Ya know… OWNER NICOLE is trusting us to keep these safe… But… Where will we…?
Mentally she’s running through the various rooms of their WESTSIDE HOUSE (including closet space).
KATIE INTERNAL
Well… with my GUY looped in early… Maybe just MAYBE he’ll be willing to share a corner of his new SHED… the mystery-to-me-shed. I know he’s getting close to… an unveiling. Saw the pallets leaning against the fence for, I think, Grainger shelving… His buddy JP of the MTZ assisted as he… REALLY wants to surprise me, I guess. Anyway… I wonder if…?
The hard braking get Katie’s attention. Gear Guy’s too. Both of them are focused on the road as they navigate their way through
the twisty-turny gauntlet of THE 17.
Once they’ve settled into the “straights” of SCOTTS VALLEY, they converse about next steps.
GEAR GUY
So… I’m thinking…
KATIE
Careful now…
She laughs.
GEAR GUY
Maybe for now we stage the JEDEMI boxes in the SHED.
KATIE
Uh… Okay…
There’s a pause as they both wait each other out. Then Katie speaks up first.
KATIE
Does that mean… I get to SEE INSIDE your precious… CHEZ GEAR GUY?
… SEE INSIDE your precious… CHEZ GEAR GUY?
Gear Guy is smiling.
GEAR GUY
Yeah… But the sign stays up for a few more days. Virtual blinders for you as I want to do a proper UNVEILING…
KATIE
Come on… It’s just me… I’ll be cool with… whatevs…
She pauses to study his face / body language, and then nods.
KATIE
Okay… Virtual pinky shake promise… even though…. You got me SO curious…
GEAR GUY
Thanks for working with me on this, my Lady… Slowing your roll…
He pauses.
KATIE
I’m trained in delayed gratification I am so… I can WAIT. Besides I’ve got… Some wheels in motion of my own that need tending to… So… All good!
GEAR GUY
Good is… GOOD!!
He glances over and can tell something else is on her mind.
KATIE
We… Grabbing a beer later?
GEAR GUY
Sure… Beer Thirty… Where at…?
Katie pulls out her phone and taps away.
KATIE
You know… we can finally get to the wharf on a mid-week… perhaps a less “cra cra” day to get one of those cool souvenir cups…
Coveted Cup…
She’s staring at the picture as they crawl to a stop along MISSION Street.
KATIE
Can confirm… There’s a buck off deal if you bring it back for refilling.
GEAR GUY
A Reusable, eh? Interesting… And, no doubt, you’ll come up with a way to CONTAIN it for future uses.
Katie smiles.
GEAR GUY
I’m in… but what about food, my Lady…? Don’t want you falling over.
A few more taps and then…
KATIE
TRUCK!! Says SHOCKWAVE… Not familiar with them, so… I can always pack one of those COSTCO pretzel bagels you brought home from your last excursion. Whatcha thinkin’ time-wise?
GEAR GUY
Better go sooner than later — Let’s quickly unload and then… Maybe we can… UBER??
KATIE
Great thinking. Let’s not try to park down there. Besides we might get lucky and FAVOURITE Uber driver can take us.
Having settled on a game plan for the afternoon / evening, Gear Guy backs his truck up for easy unloading.
GEAR GUY
Please grab the speed cart, My Lady. We’ll make quick work and be on our way…
KATIE
Copy that, Guy!
And so it was that the truck was “speedily” unloaded with the carrot of a cold beverage on the wharf awaiting them.
Gear Guy smiles while thinking to himself.
GEAR GUY
Perfect !! I can still do a proper UNVEILING and also surprise her with…
In his mind’s eye, he sees the box that arrived at the same time as the STICKER MULE packages, which he peeked into before re-taping for a proper unveil.
FADE OUT.
Stay tuned…
That’s a Wrap…
And now the stage has been set for … more adventure for sure! Do they get their seagull reusable cups? Will Katie LIKE their food truck? Will “THE GANG” settle in and enjoy their new accommodations? Lastly, what’s in the box?
We invite you to STAY TUNED, to find out WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT…
Thanks for hanging with us! -The Gang
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