DISH-PATCH (038): Mission on Mission...

And so it was that while wandering around RC the GREMLIN/STORYTELLER spies a familiar vehicle and learns of ANOTHER challenge…

RC being RC, he’s bouncing to a mish-mash-mangled version of “I GET AROUND” that goes something like this:

…Gettin’ stoked wandering round this familiar strip gotta find my Kimba who’s totally hip…

[We said “mangled” right?]

Previously…

Rather than drop you in “COLD,” we’re giving you a way to jump backwards to frame this section better in your mind. Enjoy the trip !!

Let’s listen in to find out WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT… —The Gang

Time flies when you’re having fun, and FUN is certainly what was being had by RC the Gremlin / Storyteller who’s active imagination was in “over-ride” — so much that it’s a wonder he wasn’t “squished” during his WANDERINGS…

Anyway, WANDERING down MISSION (not necessarily ON a mission) he looked up to see a familiar vehicle — and better yet, one with a “badge” that seemed to brighten up the place. Traffic is crawling as usual, so he easily catches up and taps on the passenger side window which is open halfway.

The driver smiles and presses the unlock.

RC is about to open the front door when she motions for him to sit in the back. He laughs.

Hopping in, he glances at the co-pilot seat.

RC THE GREMLIN
Uh… Where ya heading, sister?

“Sister” is Happy Barista / Uber Driver KIMBA.

KIMBA
Auntie needs a ride AND also…

Points to the passenger seat.

KIMBA
She’s addicted to SCONES… Safeway scones! Go fig, right? Anyway, if you don’t time it right, only the cinnamon chip are left… her least favorite.

RC THE GREMLIN
Oh… Okay… Cool !!

RC eyes the package.

RC THE GREMLIN
Er… cinnamon… Guess maybe… She won’t be pleased then?

Kimba bows here head and shakes it side-to-side.

KIMBA
Actually, RC, it gets worse… Found out… SAFEWAY is discontinuing scones. According to the worker there, the fruit turnovers are a hit, so the cinnamon ones ARE it until they change over completely.

They drive along in silence for a bit.

KIMBA
I dread breaking the news. Need a… Gotta have a… PLAN B, so when I do tell her, I can offer an alternative she can… warm up to…

RC lets her talk.

KIMBA
I’m learning… You know… with seniors… ya can’t be changing things… they like… for example… the routine of BLUE BLOODS Friday nights. That’s must see… ON Friday night. Has to be!!

RC gives her a look.

RC THE GREMLIN
Really?

KIMBA
Yeah… and the thing is… it’s LATE… like I can’t even stay awake. I offered to DVR tape it for her…

RC THE GREMLIN
Yes, and…?

KIMBA
So NOT an option as she doesn’t know how to get it to play AND has little patience. That means… she stays up to watch and then sleeps all Saturday until the golf comes on.

Kimba is shaking her head. RC is nodding and then looks up to see that they’ve hit the bend in the road where he has easy access to town.

RC THE GREMLIN
Gonna hop out here… Please and thank-you.

Kimba glides close to the curb without losing her place in line at the traffic light.
As he’s getting out, he nudges her gently.

RC THE GREMLIN
No worries, my friend. Another time, when you are NOT on a mission ON MISSION…

He cracks himself up.

RC THE GREMLIN
…I gotta place to show ya. Just might solve for your SCONE challenge.

KIMBA
Oh?

Her mood changes. A smile crosses her face as she reaches over to pinky shake him.

KIMBA
You’re on!

The traffic on MISSION is grid-lock, which gives RC time to impart one more message. He points to the SANTA CRUZ sticker on the car in front of her.

It’s everywhere!

RC THE GREMLIN
I think so that your YOSH!!WESTSIDE will be more famous… Magnets! Pins!
Visualize your eyes that my friend…!!

Visualize it…

And with those parting words, RC dashes down the street. Kimba smiles and turns on her SPOTIFY as the traffic starts to move.

SPOTIFY
…Hey look ma, I made it
Hey look ma, I made it…
Everything’s comin’ up aces, aces…
If it’s a dream, don’t wake me, don’t wake me
I said hey look ma, I made it…

FADE OUT.