There’s a new series of stories under development, including “The Joy of Mrs Pollard’s Neighborhood” within “The Return of The Suit” (The Jedemi Chronicles continue). In a recently completed section, some of Jedemi’s locals notice a quote that triggers a conversation with many ponderables. Read on! –the editor
WHAT THE GANG SAW: MOVIE NIGHT PIRATES!!
INT. JEDEMI CAFE
It’s another Wednesday afternoon at the JEDEMI CAFE where KATIE (formerly known as THE SUIT), is sitting at her window seat scribbling away. On her table is her iPad (AKA Slabby Thing) and a comb bound script-like document. The ENCHANTED JUKEBOX is playing a mix of upbeat tunes, but nothing to write about (yet!).
On this particular day, she is joined by surprise visitors (KEE-RA the puppy and his human companion, MEREDITH).
INT. JEDEMI CAFE – FROM ABOVE
Katie’s guardian LPs, DOSSIE & FRANNIE are watching from above.
DOSSIE
Did you see that?
FRANNIE
See NOT see. You know how I feel about reading journal entries.
DOSSIE
Yes, and… NOT reading, but scanning for clues. AND found something.
FRANNIE
Oh?
Just then, DOC and JOEY, two more of the resident guardian LPs arrive to observe.
JOEY
Did I hear the word “clues”?
DOC
I heard “found something” — perhaps the Pirate Captain quote?
FRANNIE
Guys!! What did I…?
JOEY
It was left open for us to see. Couldn’t resist…a peek only.
DOC
And I already made arrangements for a showing.
FRANNIE
Of?
DOSSIE
Oh! Wonderful!! It’s a Claymation film directed by Peter Lord and created by Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations.
JOEY
Aardman sounds familiar.
DOSSIE
Remember the Gromit discussion?
FRANNIE
Oh… Wallace & Gromit. Those were fun films. This one is also…?
DOSSIE
Claymation from same studio so the writing is outstanding along with the creatures they created.
FRANNIE
Cool.
JOEY
Let’s do a screening for ourselves.
DOC
Yup. Tonight actually.
DOSSIE
It will be fun to revisit and then share with our JEDEMI community.
DOC
AND… another community. Time for us to extend our reach.
FRANNIE
To…?
DOC
Over the Hill. Westside beckons and our Katie’s RC has got himself a nice gig going at a BREW PUB over there. And…
DOSSIE
Go on…
JOEY
We heard that our DoorKat, Mr Squeek has staked out a fine location ALSO in the Westside that has a nice brick wall for projecting videos and film.
DOSSIE
Sounds fantastic.
FRANNIE
Another time we can talk about the logistics. Let’s circle back to…
DOSSIE
Pirates! And my favorite quote.
It’s only impossible if you stop to think about it… Pirate Captain
JOEY
Carpe Moment!
FRANNIE
Like it! Makes you want to get up and go.
DOSSIE
Indeed! And there’s more.
JOEY
More?
FRANNIE
More??
DOSSIE
Again, not reading, but scanning for clues, I noticed this in her writings.
FRANNIE
Yes, and…
DOSSIE
Remember? Our Suit back in the day? That was something she kept reminding herself because…
FRANNIE
We kept reminding her.
DOSSIE
And she took to reminding others perhaps as a form or reinforcement of the concept to…
FRANNIE
Slow your roll. Breathe!
DOC
Back to those smoke break timeouts, right?
FRANNIE
Yup. An opportunity to breathe, which is kinda funny if you stop to think about it.
DOSSIE
We had RC help us reinforce the concept too.
Just then, the ENCHANTED JUKEBOX, starts playing a song.
ENCHANTED JUKEBOX
I’m still learning to love
Still holding my tongue
Still playing where it’s safest
And I’m still trying to be strong Still stumbling along
To people and to places
That will take me
where I need to be
Find out who I’m calling me
Life has only begun
And already I’m
Not sure if I can make it
But it’s fine I’m learning to fly I’m saying goodbye
To people and to places that
Make me less than I can be
Don’t care if I’m really me.
I am ready to try
This thing we call life
Though I won’t do it perfect
And I’m still so terrified
Still so scared to die
But maybe it’s all worth it
If I go to where I need to be
Find out who I’m calling me
Fight off all the negatives
The worries and the doubts
And don’t forget to breathe…
While the song is playing, Doc has found a lyric video which he’s loaded on a Slabby Thing.
DOSSIE
You got one?
DOC
Couldn’t resist. Helpful in our line of work actually.
DOSSIE
Makes sense.
JOEY
We’ve got the foundation for a nice themed evening.
DOC
An opportunity! A “project to prOject” (laughs) in two markets.
FRANNIE
Okay guys. This is great. Keep us posted and let us know how we can help.
DOC
Copy that.
DOSSIE
Doc, can you get us a Slabby Thing?
DOC
Will look into it.
JOEY
Okay, way we must.
FRANNIE
Thanks for stopping by.
Dossie looks down to where Katie, Meredith and Kee-Ra were hanging out.
DOSSIE
They left.
FRANNIE
Huh? … Oh… you mean…
Then a timely napkin flutters down.
DOSSIE
Putting 2 and 2 together, I believe Katie managed to get Kee-Ra and Meredith to follow her over the hill to the Westside.
FRANNIE
Ah! Curious on how that’ll go.
DOSSIE
Me too!
FADE OUT.
That’s a Wrap…
There’s a lot to ponder in what’s been written so far, so I’ll do us all a favor and wrap this up with one more ponderable.
Thanks for reading (and viewing and listening)! –The Gang)
Bonus Clips…
This one is dedicated to a friend of Jedemi — Ms Chimene. Enjoy!
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