Welcome to Episode 5 of our new series here at Jedemi. Taking place 30 years after the original Jedemi Chronicles, DuckinTales are about former Suit, Ms. Katie’s new and exciting approach for Ducking Jeeps (#DuckDuckJeep) as told by another Katie creation, RC the Gremlin who has a side hustle as… RC the Storyteller. This series is just a start as Ms Katie has another exciting tale in the works. Enjoy! —The Gang
In this episode, Gear Guy (AKA Katie’s husband) brings her JEEP over-the-hill where it finds a Foster Home / Home Base for Duckin’ 2.0 (for #DuckDuckJeep). Perhaps the start of many adventures? Read on!
DUCKIN’ AT “THE SEA” – AN RC ADVENTURE – EP5
FOSTER JEEP TIME!
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
Another week has come and gone. This evening, a sizable group has again gathered to get their next installment of RC’s “Stories @”THE SEA.”
Last week was the “Duck-n-Pony” at the JEDEMI CAFE, where KATIE, the former SUIT, unveiled her thoughts on DUCKIN’ 2.0 to her new friend, KEE-RA the Happy Puppy’s human, MEREDITH.
As they were standing in the Jedemi parking lot saying their “good-byes”, Katie’s husband AKA THE GEAR GUY pulls in driving her JEEP.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Ready to find out…
He points to the screen and the group gathered for Stories @TheSEA shout back.
AUDIENCE IN UNISON
WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT !!
LISTENER IN THE SHADOWS
Come on now, Guy… You left us hanging for
a week with just… an ear-worm and a visual…
AUDIENCE MEMBER 1
Fun visual though!
RC bows.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Now… Without further ado, let us continue…
The screen shows the picture from last time, of Katie’s Jeep.
RC THE STORYTELLER
As I was saying, as Ms Katie and Kee-Ra’s human
companion were wrapping up their visit, along came
the GEAR GUY, AKA Katie’s husband.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. JEDEMI CAFE
Meredith and Katie are in the parking lot wrapping up their discussion.
MEREDITH
Wow. I’m impressed with what you came up with…
inspired with the angles covered.
KATIE
My brain wouldn’t let go of the “Then what?”
aspect of Duck Duck Jeep.
MEREDITH
You know… it would really help to have the …
how did you call it? Stunt magnets? Yeah… driving
around with stunt magnets and checking the reaction.
KATIE
I know. I know. Maybe some day…
Just then a familiar looking Black Jeep Wrangler enters the parking lot. They both look over and watch as it pulls up.
GEAR GUY
Hey there, Ladies! Looking for a lift?
MEREDITH
Love to. Late to pickup Kee-Ra from groomers. We
can come straight back, though. You going to be around?
GEAR GUY
What do ya think, my Lady Katie. Shall we hang
out a bit?
KATIE
Sure. Let’s walk up to Sam’s Hardware. You
guys will find us there or between there and
here.
They wave to Meredith as she peels out. Katie and Gear Guy wander up the street.
KATIE
The scruff… not so bad actually.
GEAR GUY
Ya think? Admire it now. Fresh blade tomorrow.
DISSOLVE TO
INT. MEREDITH’S CAR
Meredith has just picked up Kee-Ra and is heading back to Jedemi. He’s looking around.
KEE-RA
Mama? Sup? Did you forget something?
MEREDITH
Right. Your treat is in the back seat.
Kee-Ra looks behind and then back at Meredith.
KEE-RA
Uh… Not the way home. Did you forget something
at Jedemi?
MEREDITH
Forget? Oh no. A surprise awaits there though.
KEE-RA
Really?
They pull into the Jedemi parking lot and park next to Katie’s Jeep (which is next to Katie’s daily driver).
KEE-RA
Huh? How did that…?
Just then, in the SIDE MIRROR, Meredith see Katie and Gear Guy approaching.
MEREDITH
Look!
KEE-RA
Katie and… that Houdini guy? The husband?
MEREDITH
More like unicorn — talked about but never
seen– but yeah. That’s Mr D the Gear Guy.
KEE-RA
Dig the scruff! Are we going for a ride in
the Jeep?
MEREDITH
Let’s see if they have to race back. Katie
mentioned golf was in her future.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S JEEP
They’ve piled into the Jeep. Katie and Kee-Ra in the back seat and Meredith running co-pilot. They cruise around town. Katie and Kee-Ra are watching the scenery. Meredith strikes up a conversation — getting to know Gear Guy.
MEREDITH
Great to meet you. Nice surprise too. Been telling
her the Jeep needs to play on this side of the hill
where its warmer.
GEAR GUY
I’ll confess, while I enjoy having a classic Jeep in
the family, garage space is at a premium. There’s a
shipment coming in for… a project of mine and…
Gotta figure out something. Don’t want to piss off the Missus…
He turns around and speaks up.
GEAR GUY
Right, Katie my Lady?
KATIE
Sure, Guy!
She acknowledges but hasn’t heard a word of what he said. Kee-Ra, with his Astro Boy ears, however, caught every word and gets excited… wagging his tail.
KEE-RA
Tell him, Mama. Tell him. It’s perfect…
A win all around.
MEREDITH
Settle down Buddy… but, yeah. Let me think…
look for an opening.
KEE-RA
Okay, Mama.
They return to the Jedemi parking lot. After getting out of the Jeep, Katie rushed to the trunk to show Meredith something.
KATIE
See! This is what I was telling you. The trunk is
great for storing giftable duckies.
Meredith looks and Kee-Ra nods approval.
KEE-RA
Go for it, Mama!
She turns her attention to Gear Guy.
MEREDITH
Speaking of storing, I just so happen to know of
a great, safe place to store the Jeep on this side
of the hill.
KATIE
Store the Jeep? Is this because of that project
you talked about my Guy?
GEAR GUY
Yeah. Left out a few details. But…
MEREDITH
Follow me! Kee-Ra and I will show you. It’s
the perfect spot.
Katie and Gear Guy, with him behind the wheel, follow Meredith and Kee-Ra.
KEE-RA
Nice. That was a smooth move, Mama!
MEREDITH
I still got it.
They pull up in front of Meredith’s house and she opens the garage door. They see an immaculate 2-car garage. Parking the Jeep in the street, they follow Meredith.
MEREDITH
Plenty of room… here! You’re welcome to leave her.
We’ll take good care of her and do many Duckin’
adventures.
Gear Guy is sizing up the garage with his eyes.
GEAR GUY
Wow! This is a fantastic space. How much?
MEREDITH
Huh?
GEAR GUY
I’ll rent the space. You could probably use a
little extra … AirBnB-like hosting money, right?
KEE-RA
Do it Mama. Takes some of the pressure off.
You need that…
KATIE
Wow, Meredith! The offer… That’s so kind
of you.
She looks at Gear Guy and then back at Meredith and Kee-Ra.
KATIE
The top… there are some quirks to getting
it up and down. I’ll show you the tricks. You’ll
get the hang of it in no time.
Kee-Ra is dancing around with his tail wagging like crazy. Meredith smiles.
MEREDITH
Cool! So Mr Gear Guy, whatever donation you want
to make is fine by us, right Kee-Ra?
Kee-Ra moves towards Gear Guy who pets him and scratches behind his ears.
GEAR GUY
I’ll work that out with Lady Katie, here. Thanks
for the generous offer.
MEREDITH
Well? What are you waiting for? Pull it in! Don’t
you have a tee time or something to get to. We’ll
run you back to Katie’s car.
KATIE
We’ve got a little time. Is there… like a store
nearby? Grocery or hardware or …
MEREDITH
Uh… Whatcha seeking, my friend?
KATIE
Your garage … is pristine! And my Jeep is…
a Jeep.
Gear Guy starts laughing.
GEAR GUY
She’s got a point. Jeep love to leave their mark…
Many an Amazon cardboard box we’ve utilized to
absorb its drips and drops.
MEREDITH
Good news then! Got my subscribe and save order the
other day. Boxes are broken down in the recycle bin.
Follow me.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. MEREDITH’S GARAGE
The Jeep is now in its new “FOSTER HOME” with cardboard underneath to protect the flooring. Gear Guy hands the keys to Katie who hands them to Meredith.
KATIE
I’ll add you as a driver when I get home…
insurance and Triple A. Okay, sister-friend?
MEREDITH
Always thinking you are. Now let’s get rolling.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. JEDEMI CAFE
After piling into Meredith’s car, they get back to Jedemi in plenty of time to avoid the evening commuters.
Meredith and Kee-Ra watch and wave as they take off. She turns to him.
MEREDITH
Good call, Buddy!
KEE-RA
Team work makes the dream work, eh, Mama?
It is silent as they drive home and then Kee-Ra looks at the back seat.
MEREDITH
Oh yeah. Thanks for the reminder.
KEE-RA
Yum-Yums?
MEREDITH
Uh… Yes and more.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. WESTSIDE BREW PUB
RC the Storyteller bows. The screen shows a bag on the back seat.
LISTENER IN THE SHADOWS
Wow! You actually stopped at a good “stopping point.”
The screen now flashes his universal image for “To Be Continued.” There’s murmuring going on. Another audience member pipes up.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 2
Now what?
AUDIENCE IN UNISON
WHAT. HAPPENS. NEXT. ??
RC laughs.
RC THE STORYTELLER
For you guys… for anyone interested…
There are treats…
He’s cutoff.
AUDIENCE MEMBER 3
So we’re sampling what Kee-Ra got?
Laughing all around.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Actually, a double treat… double the fun.
Follow me!
And like a Pied Piper, RC leads about a dozen folks on a walk-about –across the parking lot and up the street — to ICE CREAM ON FAIR.
As they approach, they can hear music.
BOOMBOX BY JEDEMI
Dancin’ is what to do,
Dancin’s when I think of you,
Dancin’s what where’s my soul,
Dancin’s what makes me whole…
It’s the EDM hit (JJ Flores & Steve Smooth Remix) Dancin’ Aaron Smith featuring Luvli.
As they move closer to the sound, they can ascertain images projected on the side of the building. It’s JD THE DUCKIN’ DUCK as previously seen in the mock-ups on Katie’s Jeep.
And there are speech bubbles appearing where JD is repeating the lyrics with a slight twist.
JD THE DUCK
Duckin’ is what to do,
Duckin’ when I think of you,
Duckin’ what where’s my soul,
Duckin’s what makes me whole…
The group is cracking up. Laughing and snapping pictures with their phones and then a voice pipes up.
A WALK-ABOUTER
There he is!!
WALK-ABOUTERS IN UNISON
Huh?
A WALK-ABOUTER
It’s the break dancing cat! Check it out.
They move closer and admire MR SQUEEK THE DOORKAT’s moves. And while they are watching, RC heads inside on a mission. Just as he reaches the door, it seemingly opens by itself.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Huh? I didn’t…
It’s KIMBA THE HAPPY BARISTA from CAT & CLOUD. She’s just returned from her last UBER customer for the evening.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Ah… It’s you!
KIMBA
Just following the crowd… the music and yes, my pal
Mr Squeek. It isn’t often I get a chance to witness
his performances.
RC points to the reach-in freezer.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Treating the gang. You in?
KIMBA
Sure. Hold on.
Kimba races outside and does a headcount. Noticing
an orange Homer bucket, she grabs it and returns to RC’s side.
KIMBA
Let’s use this. Mr Squeek’s got another tip bucket
working so this is… perfect for those yummy delicacies.
RC THE STORYTELLER
I ordered ahead… Guessing to make sure there
was plenty to go around and…
As Kimba finishes filling the Homer bucket…
KIMBA
Spot on!
RC waves to the server behind the counter, who bows. Off they go.
RC THE STORYTELLER
The performances… his and mine, keep us
covered snack wise.
KIMBA
Yes and…
She sets the bucket down as the song ends and Mr Squeek takes a break. The attendees drop off tips in one bucket and pick up an ice cream sandwich from another.
RC THE STORYTELLER
Enjoy!
As they munch away, RC and Kimba fist bump.
RC THE STORYTELLER
I believe our work here for the evening is done.
KIMBA
Need a lift?
FADE OUT.
Until next week…
Bonus Clips…
And this one dedicated to KIMBA (AKA Kimberly the Happy Barista and Happier Uber Driver).
Duckin’ 2.0 – Ms Katie’s Version…
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-The Gang & RC
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