Copyright 2000 -- Robert Baer Jr. Marauder --- "The Birthday Lecture" DISCLAIMER Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road Rovers universe are the property of Warner Bros. I, nor this script/story are connected with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. This document may not be publicized or reproduced in any way, shape or form. It must remain fully intact and may not be altered in anyway. It is strictly used for not-for-profit entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to infringe on any Copyrights. This story is written by Robert Baer Jr and the characters of Otto, Samantha Maddog, Molly Maddog and Linda Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999 - 2000, Cobber is a creation of Mike Browner. Dawn is a creation of Diane L, Huntress is a creation of Greywolf Lupous, Hope is a creation of Angel Munoz. Dervish is a creation of Casey Johnson, DJ is a creation of Jake Williams, Dylan is a creation of Dylan Rinald. Marauder is a creation of Jerimy Bass. Alethia is a creation of Kylen Miles. Cobber -- "The Birthday Lecture" The scene is the student union on the campus of Oklahoma State University. Marauder is dressed in a business suit and is nervously pacing back and forth. Linda Maddog, his girlfriend, is there with him. LINDA (watching Marauder): Marauder, why are you so nervous? The Dean of Students calling you here is no sign that something's wrong. MARAUDER (upset): But why did they call me back TODAY of all days! ANd why wouldn't he discuss it with me over the phone? LINDA (smiles): Marauder, will you please stop pacing? Now you're starting to make ME nervous! MARAUDER (distressed): What if they revoke my doctorate? What if they discovered I'm missing a class requirement for graduation? What if .. Linda interrupts Marauder by standing you, hugging him and giving him a big kiss. LINDA (smiles): NOW will you calm down, please? Marauder nods as Linda continues to hug him. Suddenly, the door to the Dean's Office opens and his secretary motions for them to enter. The secretary sends Linda back outside, she gives Marauder one last kiss as she leaves. Inside the Dean's Office is a long table with ten business-suited individuals seated at it. The Dean is at the far end of the table, and asks Marauder to be seated. DEAN (sternly): Dr Marauder, I and the Board of Directors have looked over your permanent records, and we have found a minor discrepency in your Doctorate thesis. MARAUDER (angry): That can't be! I did all the research on that paper myself! There's been some sort of mistake! DEAN (nods): That's why we brought you back here to campus. The Dean walks around and hands Marauder a piece of paper. DEAN (sternly): This is a list of all the questionable footnotes and references. If you can prove to our sastifaction that all of these references do exist, we'll let you keep your doctorate, if not .... MARAUDER (shocked): If I can't, you're taking my doctorate away? (looks at list): I can't believe this! All of these footnotes and references were ones I found at the University library! (growls): You clowns wait here! I'll be back with books to match ALL of them! Marauder storms out of the office and runs right past Linda, who in turn gets up and follows Marauder outside. LINDA (running with Marauder): Darling, what's the matter? MARAUDER (angry): Those idiots in the Dean's office are going to take my degree away if I can't prove that this of references on my final doctoral paper are original. I'm headed for the campus library! LINDA (running with Marauder): I'll come with you and help, after all, I am a lawyer, remember? Research is my middle name! MARAUDER (turns and looks at Linda): I thought your middle name was Ann! LINDA (giggles): There! You haven't lost your sense of humor! Marauder and Linda enter the library, soon they both have all but one of the footnotes researched. LINDA (sits at data monitor, typing): The last book we need is located in the basement archieves! MARAUDER (happy): That's GREAT! Linda, I couldn't have done this without you! Marauder hugs Linda and then both Rovers rush downstairs to find the last book. Marauder opens the huge double doors to find.... MARAUDER (shocked): What in the world? The entire basement has been decorated with party balloons and streamers, a big banner reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARAUDER" and two long table loaded down with presents and food. All of Marauder's Road Rover friends are here also, including Dylan, Dervish, Alethia, DJ, Cobber, Dawn, Hope, Hunter, Exile, Shag, Colleen, Blitz, Huntress and Muzzle. Even the entire Maddog family is there and brings in the huge birthday cake. They all sing happy birthday to Marauder as the Dean and the 'Board of Directors' walk in. MARAUDER (points at the Dean): This was all a joke, wasn't it? DEAN (nods); Yes, Marauder. We agreed to this little ruse to help surprise you for your birthday! All of us here at OSU are very, very proud of you and your work with the Road Rovers! MARAUDER (smiling): Thank you, Dean! LINDA (smiles): Look at this party, it's all for you, my love! COBBER (smiles): That's right, mate! ALETHIA (nods): Yes! DJ (smiles): Way to go, buddy! DYLAN (smiles): We all love you, big guy! Linda hugs Marauder again as the Master walks forward and shakes his hand. MARAUDER (happy): Then I say, TO THE POWER OF THE PACK!!!!!! All of the Rovers howl in unison ---------------------------------------------------------------------------