While the boys settle into the SHED, the ladies are embracing their new accommodations BnBing at KATIE’s Westside abode. Let’s listen in to find out WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT… —The Gang
FADE IN:
INT. KATIE’S WESTSIDE HOUSE
And so it was that FRANNIE and DOSSIE eased their way into their new abode as they were housemates / house guests of Katie and her husband GEAR GUY.
They were respectful… especially making sure to select areas where the the couple weren’t — giving them their space while, of course, at quietly observing.
It also, so happened that after Katie bounced out the door for her early shift, the KITCHEN was wide open for hanging out — and hang they did.
DOSSIE
This is where she does her daily 3Rs Routine ? Here… at this fine table?
FRANNIE
Yeah… Check out the setup. Look familiar?
DOSSIE
Well… yeah… Like back in the Suit days except… something’s missing…
There’s a pause as they glance about.
FRANNIE
Newspapers… remember? The stacks…? She was always…
DOSSIE
Yeah… Part of her routine lots of dailies and I believe… THE WALL STREET JOURNAL too. Reading that since her time at university…
FRANNIE
She loved poring through those newspapers. Can’t imagine THAT would be something she’d drop.
Let’s keep looking. Maybe she’s got a new way of stacking and storing them.
It’s quiet as they explore and then…
DING! Happens…
DOSSIE
Wait a minute… Is it possible that… Slabby thing?
FRANNIE
Huh… Could… THAT be like a KINDLE for newspapers?
They look around some more and locate an iPAD nearby getting charged up.
FRANNIE
Interesting… We never … Only watched her drawing on it, but maybe…
DOSSIE
Let’s give it a look.
Slabby ready to explore…
So they maneuver the SLABBY THING to the kitchen table, fire it up and settle in.
FRANNIE
Those little TILE things. See? Looks like…
DOSSIE
Like… Let’s tap on ‘em…
Just then the sound of a chair scraping the floor gets their attention. At the same time they say…
DOSSIE // FRANNIE
RC!!
RC THE GREMLIN
Uh… Top of the mornin’ Ladies! I trust you’re enjoying your Airbnb-like accommodations…
DOSSIE
Lovely… The hosts are wonderful and…
FRANNIE
AND the place… Got a really good feel to it…
RC THE GREMLIN
So, Grand then… Right, Dossie?
She smiles and nods.
RC THE GREMLIN
Now if you don’t mind… enlighten me on… Whatcha up to this fine day.
FRANNIE
Well… Right now we’re solving for…
DOSSIE
Newspapers… Our Katie… Back in the day…
FRANNIE
Thunk… A driveway full of dailies…
DOSSIE
And the Journal! A must read. Always!
RC laughs…
RC THE GREMLIN
No worries… She’s still getting her fill of dailies AND The Journal. Hasn’t changed THAT much.
Routine similar but different –that’s all.
He motions for the SLABBY THING.
RC THE GREMLIN
Please allow me…
WSJ on Slabby!!
RC THE GREMLIN
You are on the right path with this.
So RC gives them a quick orientation — Showing the new way of reading the WSJ and also, how to get the screen back to where Katie left it.
When they hit a nice stopping point, they all push back from the table.
DOSSIE
Impressive!
FRANNIE
Game changer. All makes sense now.
And that’s when they notice on the countertop, what RC had carried into the room.
DOSSIE
Is that…? A mini version of…
Points to the “MINI” SLABBY THING RC left on the counter.
FRANNIE
And… a LAY FLAT? Which appears to be … a MANGA?
Dossie reaches for the MANGA and flips it open.
DOSSIE
Ah! A back-to-front reading manga in… FRENCH! Now that’s…
FRANNIE
Wait… What?
Lay Flat Manga…
Opened up…
Frannie studies it too.
DOSSIE
Your turn, Mr RC. Please to enlighten us, if you don’t mind.
RC THE GREMLIN
Well… I was just heading back to the Lab slash indoor cycling area to return these… Been there yet?
The ladies look at each other and then back at RC.
RC THE GREMLIN
Follow me…!
And so it was that RC gave the ladies an INTRODUCTORY TOUR of yet another room in Katie and Gear Guy’s Westside house.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S WESTSIDE HOUSE – LAB/WORKOUT CORNER
RC THE GREMLIN
The MINI… lives here.
He starts to insert puts back onto the stand next to the exercise bike and then stops. Pushing the button, he checks the screen.
They both give him a look.
RC THE GREMLIN
Just thought… Checking the charge percentage number. Retrieved these things from THE SHED, so knowing those guys… Probably drained it pretty good.
Scans the screen.
RC THE GREMLIN
Can confirm! So…
While looking for the charger cable, Dossie gently pulls the MINI away and repeats the motions learned from the one in the kitchen.
DOSSIE
Ah… Very interesting…
She holds up the MINI to show Frannie and RC.
Manga-On-Mini…
FRANNIE
Looks like…
DOSSIE
MANGA on MINI.
MANGA on MINI !!
FRANNIE
Mini Manga! Really…? Huh… So you retrieved from the shed a FRENCH LAY-FLAT and also MINI MANGA…?
Even for Joey, that’s a lot to take in.
Looking at the MINI, Dossie taps and then plays with swiping. RC looks over her shoulder.
“Sea” for yourself…
FRANNIE
HARD BOILED COP & DOLPHIN?
RC THE GREMLIN
Not familiar with this one…
He pulls out his RAZR and searches.
RC THE GREMLIN
Let’s see… Created by Ryuhei Tamura and…
Mumbles some and then reads aloud:
RC THE GREMLIN
…a reckless loose cannon who thinks he’s in some sort of hard-boiled cop film or novel… (mumbles some more) or …erratic behavior gets him shipped off to remote island (mumbles some more) …
Frannie gently extracts the RAZR from RC and continues to read aloud:
FRANNIE
…This ocean paradise is anything but idyllic. The island is in the middle of a mass disappearance case involving a sea-worshipping cult, and their oracle—a feisty toddler said to have been raised by a dolphin—is in police custody.
Now Dossie borrows the RAZR to see for herself and continuing reading aloud:
DOSSIE
And Samejima … The banished cop’s name is SAMEJIMA… is … partnered with… a dolphin?!
They all pause to ponder while another tap opens to a short video.
RC THE GREMLIN
Really?? That sounds like the perfect gateway MANGA, if you ask me.
They all study the screen some more.
DOSSIE
Makes sense actually.
FRANNIE
He’ll get hooked too … Which means… They’ll both come flying in here to retrieve …?
RC smiles with a twinkle in his eye.
RC THE GREMLIN
Bought us some time. Besides… That reminds me… Let’s go…
He points up the stairs. The ladies hesitate.
RC THE GREMLIN
What… Gear Guy? You’re worried about Gear Guy?
FRANNIE
We’ve been good about … giving them their space and all…
RC THE GREMLIN
No worries! Truck’s gone. He … on another adventure or something?
DOSSIE
Huh? I guess we could’ve…
FRANNIE
Missed it… missed him leaving…
DOSSIE
We’re guilty of zoning out too ya know… Not just a JOEY thing.
RC THE GREMLIN
Right then… now follow me… another tour you’ll need…
And off they went.
FADE OUT.
Stay tuned…
TO. BE. CONTINUED…
That’s a Wrap…
More to explore… Always! Curious minds on the loose… What’s upstairs?
Please stay tuned to find out WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT…
Thanks for hanging with us! -The Gang
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