And so it was while the renegades from JEDEMI CAFE got settled into life on the WESTSIDE, WONDER / WANDER (WANDER / WONDER) Kat, MR SQUEEK was settling in downtown at one of his favourite downtown hangs — the SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY. Let’s follow along to find out WHAT. HAPPENED. NEXT… —The Gang
FADE IN:
INT. SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
MR SQUEEK
Yum!!
I get around*. All over town and I have to say… this CINNAMONY FOAM is… Just like heaven**…
* The Beach Boys “I Get Around”
** The Cure “Just Like Heaven”
His whiskers are full of foam… And that’s what caught the eye of RC the GREMLIN / STORYTELLER who happened to be… BE-BOPPING through town looking (not looking) for Mr Squeek.
RC THE GREMLIN
Funny, right? If I actively seek him out, he never appears.
So frustrating! More patience I need…
He shakes his head.
RC THE GREMLIN
Anyway… Here I am on a scouting trip to the Downtown BERDEL’s…
Downtown…
…when “Whoomp! There he is!!”
…Whoomp! There he is!!
RC had spotted his pal through the window of the ROASTER. And with a shimy-shake dance move, he somehow gets himself into a bout of continuous laughter (perhaps he caught a glimpse of his own reflection).
Now anyone laughing uncontrollably is bound to get attention (even these days- Real life or another TikTok?).
And indeed that laughter caught Mr Squeek’s ears just as he raised a paw for a whisker wipe.
Someone’s happy, eh?
MR SQUEEK
Someone’s happy, eh?
ROASTER GUY (AKA Squeek’s barista pal) looks in the direction of the laughter.
ROASTER GUY
Uh… “SOMEONE” is your friend, right?
Mr Squeek gives him a look, and Roaster Guy repeats with AIR QUOTES which earns a nod.
MR SQUEEK
Insane in the membrane…
ROASTER GUY
[Raps back] IN-SANE !!
Some lyrics…
ROASTER TOUCHTUNES
Insane in the membrane…
Insane in the brain.
Insane in the membrane…
Insane in the brain.
Insane in the membrane…
Crazy insane, got no brain!!
Insane in the membrane…
Insane in the brain.
And on queue, into the Roaster walks RC with tears in his eyes…
MR SQUEEK
Whoa! Don’t be all MISS YOU MUCH…! You know how I am… Getting around… all over town…
RC motions to the face and imitates a paw clearing whiskers move. Mr Squeek’s smile truly outshines a CHESHIRE CAT.
MR SQUEEK
Dry YOUR eyes sunshine!
MR SQUEEK
Seeking me, you were?
RC tries to downplay it.
…Just in town to do some recon work and… was surprised to see a familiar face…
RC THE GREMLIN
Just in town to do some recon work and… was surprised to see a familiar face…
MR SQUEEK
Recon?
RC THE GREMLIN
Where’s your phone… your RAZR?
MR SQUEEK
On the charger. Mr ROASTER man hooked me up.
Mr Squeek waves to ROASTER GUY who comes rushing over.
MR SQUEEK
All good! You remember… MY RC?
ROASTER GUY
Oh yeah… The Storyteller @TheSEA, right?
RC nods (after shapeshifting to his alter self).
MR SQUEEK
He’s on hiatus and…
RC THE STORYTELLER
On a mission!
ROASTER GUY
Oooo! Sounds exciting.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Could be… We’ll keep ya posted as…
He stops to think and then smiles.
Sees her eyes…
RC THE STORYTELLER
You know… there COULD be a role for you.
ROASTER GUY
Even more exciting!
He races back behind the counter to help another customer. And Mr Squeek gives RC a playful punch.
MR SQUEEK
Seriously? What are you up to that ropes him in? Can’t we leave him in his BARISTA BLISS offering outstanding hospitality and the like?
RC THE STORYTELLER
Listen to you with the push back…
MR SQUEEK
I’m all about FLEX-N-FLO… but also, not … INTERFERING with the FLO. The dude…
RC THE STORYTELLER
Settle down, partner.
MR SQUEEK
Partner? Since when…? Running mate, yeah… Working the streets and the like, but partner?
Switches back to his GREMLIN state.
RC THE GREMLIN
Whoops! That would be me galloping like our former Suit, KATIE used to before she settled down into her KINDER. GENTLER. STATE.
MR SQUEEK
Well… I say gallop away, Pal as I must AWAY myself, and…
RC gives him a look.
MR SQUEEK
Yeah… no tagging along this time.
Another disappointed look.
MR SQUEEK
I get it. You’re excited about something. You know the drill… KOKO!!
RC THE GREMLIN
Oh yeah… Gotcha!
Mr Squeek hops up, puts his dish in the bus pan and waves at Roaster Guy, who nods.
RC is behind him. He also waves and points to his SATCHEL-PAK, and bows slightly.
Silently they all head off. It seems Mr Squeek is Wharf-bound while RC is off to (towards) Mission.
FADE OUT.
Stay tuned…
That’s a Wrap…
Lot’s of movement… Now and Ahead!!
Please stay tuned to find out WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT… Thanks for hanging with us! -The Gang
Bonus Clip…
We teased a bunch of songs. Let’s settle on one: The Cure – Just Like Heaven…
And a throwback from “Taming of the Suit”…
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