Copyright 1999 --- Robert Baer Jr. Collie Squadron -- "Visit to Wyoming" 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 Otto, Samantha Maddog, Ben Maddog, Abby Maddog, Vicki Maddog, Molly Maddog, Kyra, Linda Maddog, and Roger Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1998. DJ is a creation of Jake Williams, Dawn, Austin and Hope are creations of Dianne L. Huntress is a creation of Greywolf Lupous. Collie Squadron -- "Visit to Wyoming" The scene opens at Collie Squadron Headquarters, in a deep cavern beneath the spacious estate of Ben Maddog. Other Road Rovers have arrived to look over the new facility, including Hunter, Huntress, Colleen, DJ and Dawn. They all bring a new Rover recruit with them, Kyra, a Collie/Shetlie mix. Hunter introduces her to the others. HUNTER (shouting): Collie Squadron! I have good news for you all! The Master has assigned Kyra here to your unit! I'll let her tell you a little bit about herself! ABBY (whispering to Linda): I thought this was supposed to be a FAMILY operation! LINDA (whispering to Abby): Yes, and she's not even a thoughbred collie, like WE are! VICKI (whispering to Molly): The Master must be joking! MOLLY (whispering to Vicki, angry): Give her a chance, she looks alright to me! SAMANTHA (whispering): Please keep it down, I can't hear her speak! KYRA (looking out at everyone): WOW!! It is such an honor to be working here! My name is Kyra and I was born in Oakland, California! Before I became a Road Rover, I walked the beaches daily with my owner, who was a lifeguard. The Master sent me here mainly to serve as Uncle Buford's assistant. I was trained at the Academy in Field Medicine and Veternary skills. I truly look forward to working with all of you! ABBY (shouting out): I have a question, Key-ra, do YOU have any superpowers? KYRA (looking at Abby): You're Abby Maddog, aren't you? LINDA (under her breath): Give the girl a prize! ABBY (nods): Yes, I'm Abby! KYRA: Well, Abby, it's kind of hard to describe my special ability (coughs) I need a drink of water ROGER (dreamy eyed): I'll get it for you, my darling! BEN (staring at Roger): Heel, boy! Remember, son, this isn't the Dating Game! KYRA (gigglies): That's OK, I'll get it myself, I see a water dispensor in the back there! Everyone gazes in amazement as Kyra reaches her arms forward and they stretch all the way over their heads and to the water dispensor where she gets a glass of water without stepping forward. She takes a sip of the water and then notices how everyone is staring at her. UNCLE BUFORD (stunned): Amazing, simply amazing! LINDA (under her breath): Big show off! KYRA (giggles): Yes, everyone, I am sort of a 'plastic-skinned' canine! HUNTER (simles): Bet you have lots of fun at parties, Kyra! COLLEEN (elbows Hunter in the ribs): And what am I? Bloomin' chopped liver? KYRA (smiles): Does anyone else have any other questions for me? I've studied your mission plan and personnel files so ask me anything! As Kyra continues to field questions from the floor, Otto and Samantha notice that Dawn is looking very sad, and quietly leaves the room. They follow her out, and find her sitting on a couch in the lounge area, with her head in her hands. SAMANTHA (walking towards Dawn): Dawn, is something wrong? OTTO (walking towards Dawn): Is there anything we can help with? DAWN (holding back her tears): Well, it's just that I miss my good friends Austin and Hope. I haven't seen either of them in a long time..... SAMANTHA (kneeling and holding one of Dawn's hands): Dawn, where are they? We can take you there! OTTO (smiling): Be more than happy to! DAWN (still sad): They're at the farm where Hunter's mom lives, out in Wyoming.... OTTO (thinking outloud): Downloading data ..... There! I have the exact coordinates! SAMANTHA (putting her hand on Dawn's shoulder): Dawn, we can take you there, right now if you want to go! DAWN (brightens): Really? But what about our duties here? OTTO (smiling): I'll keep a data link directly to the main computer, if any emergency comes up, I'll bring us all back in a flash! SAMANTHA (stands up): What'd you say, my friend? DAWN (beaming): Too Kewl!!! I'm ready! With a loud BOOM!!!! Otto, Dawn and Samantha are standing in the barnyard of the farm where Hunter's mom lives. She runs out to them, barking and growling at them. DAWN (slowly walking towards her): Wait, Sharlene, it's me, Dawn! Sniff! It's really me! Sharlene sniffs Dawn and then barks happily. DAWN: Sharlene, meet Otto and Samantha, they're friends of mine from Road Rover Mission Control! Where are Austin and Hope? Sharlene barks and leads them to the doghouse where Austin and Hope are. Austin, an Austrailian kelpie, recognizes Dawn immediately and runs over to greet her. Hope, a cocker spaniel, sits inside her doghouse, barely moving. Dawn runs over to Hope and let's Hope sniff her. DAWN (kneeling to hug Hope): Hope! How I've missed you! How are you doing? Hope, Austin and Sharlene 'answer' her with barking. DAWN (turns to Samantha and Otto): Hope went blind over a year ago, the result of humans using her as a test animal. Now she's sick and none of the others know what's causing it. OTTO (staring at Hope): Scanning..... it appears that Hope is suffering from some sort of cardio-vascular condition, she's in need of immediate medical attention! DAWN (worried): Otto, can you do something? You're a walking computer! Can't you help her? OTTO (sadly): I do have the knowledge, but not the neccessary skills SAMANTHA (brightens): Let's take her to Uncle Buford! He'll know what to do! OTTO (smiles): Good idea, what do you think, Dawn? DAWN: Well, Sharlene already told me that her master's family is on vacation, so they wouldn't be missed if we took them with us! I'll ask them. Dawn barks and the three others speak to her in barks, Dawn appears to be agruing with Hope, barking back and forth at each other. SAMANTHA (looks at Otto): What are Hope and Dawn arguing about, honey? OTTO (looks at Samantha): Hope is afraid to let another human examine her, but I believe that Dawn has convinced her to let Uncle Buford help her DAWN (stands up): You're right, Otto, and Sharlene wants to see her children, too! OTTO: Ok then, it's settled, everyone gather around Hope! All of them stand next to Hope's dog house, and with a loud BOOM!! they are back in the lounge area. Samantha and Dawn carry Hope in their arms to the infirmery, where Uncle Buford is showing Kyra all of his medical instruments. SAMANTHA (pleading): Uncle Buford, sir, this cocker spaniel is very sick, will you please help her? UNCLE BUFORD (looking at Kyra): Looks like it's on the job training for you Kyra! Prepare a table in room B for her, Sam, you and Dawn follow Kyra, I'll wheel in my instrument cart! Hurry! Austin and Sharlene sit outside of the infirmery as Otto comes out to talk to them. He starts barking, telling them that Uncle Buford is examining Hope. Austin sees the transdogmaifers down the hall and runs towards them, Sharlene follows right behind him and they both enter the machine, and seconds later, emerge as Cano-Sapiens AUSTIN (happy): Alright! Feels good to be a Road Rover again! SHARLENE (looking at her silver outfit): So, this is how my Hunter and Huntress prepare for their duties! I must admit, I am impressed! Hunter and Huntress enter the hallway and Sharlene sees them and runs towards them. SHARLENE (shouting, throwing her arms in the air as she runs): Hunter! Huntress! HUNTER (bewlidered): Mom? HUNTRESS (shouting): MOM!!! Sharlene hugs Hunter and Huntress tightly, weeping for joy. Colleen sees the family reunion and smiles. COLLEEN: How in the bloomin' world did Sharlene get here? SHARLENE (still embracing her children): I've missed you both so much, I love you! HUNTER (crying): And we love you too, Momma! HUNTRESS (crying): Yes, we do, MOM!!! HUNTER (as Sharlene releases the hug): Mom, what are you doing here? SHARLENE (pointing at Otto): He and that other collie brought me here along with Austin and Hope, she's very sick and that Uncle Buford person is trying to make her well again. But I really WANTED to come here when I heard that you two were here! HUNTER (turns and looks at Otto): Thanks, Otto, you the MAN!!! HUNTRESS (smiles): Thanks for bringing mom here, you guys! HUNTER (smiling): Mom, let me show you around this place, it's AWESOME!! SHARLENE (smiling): Anything you say, son! Sharlene begins looking all around and sees Ben Maddog with Roger across the room. SHARLENE (turns to Hunter): Hunter, who is that disguised looking Collie over there in the corner? HUNTER (pointing): That's Ben Maddog and his son Roger, they're Road Rovers too! SHARLENE (excited): You mean THE Ben Maddog, the famous attorney? HUNTER (smiling): Yes! That's him alright! SAMANTHA (proudly): He's my father! And a great man! It's wasn't easy for him to raise all of us pups when mom passed away! SHARLENE (grinning): Will you all please excuse me? I want to go introduce myself, not everyday I get to meet a real celebrity! As Sharlene slowly walks towards him, she hears their discussion. BEN (scoulding): Son! I can tell you really, really have a thing for Kyra, but listen to me! Roger, you're a Road Rover now, like I am! Stay focused on your job! You're young, you don't understand that you simply can't just go goo-goo eyes for every female that you see and furthermore...... SHARLENE (tapping Ben on the shoulder): Excuse me, you are Ben Maddog, right? Ben turns and looks at Sharlene. His mouth drops and his eyes grow as big as saucers. SHARLENE (giggles): Sir, are you Ben Maddog? ROGER (laughing): He sure is, ma'am! You're Sharlene, Hunter's and Huntress's mom, right? SHARLENE (smiling): That's right! And I can't believe I'm meeting the great Ben Maddog himself! BEN (smiling): Sharlene! A beautiful name for a beautiful lady! SHARLENE (blushing): Why, thank you, Ben! BEN (kissing her hand): Sharlene, how did you know who I am? SHARLENE (pointing): Your daughter told me your name, and I know that name from watching TV with my master! Last year, you were one of the attorneys involved in the Wanna Talk hearings in Washington, weren't you? BEN (smiling): Why, yes! Yes I was! I'm flattered that you remember! Most humans can't even remember who Wanna Talk was! Er...Roger, why don't you go over to the infirmery and lend a hand to Uncle Buford, OK? ROGER: But I don't think he needs any help, and ............ BEN (turns and stares at him): Son, do as your father tells you, now GO! ROGER (snickering): Yes, father! SHARLENE (watching Roger walk away): He's your son? Quite a handsome young fellow! BEN (smiling): Yes, he's my only son, but I have five daughters, four of them are attorneys in my law firm! And as fate would have it, Wanna Talk is now one of my daughther's master! She's Samantha, I think you may have met her earlier. SHARLENE (giggling): Tell me, Ben, how does a dog become a high profile lawyer? BEN (grinning): It's a long story, ma'am. I have an idea! My estate is directly above us, how about I show you around the place, and perhaps fix you something to eat? What'd you say? SHARLENE (worried): Well, I do want to keep an eye out on Hope, she's like a daughter to me! BEN (opening a door to a private staircase): Sharlene, we won't be gone long, and if anything happens, I'll get a signal on my collar, so let's go, OK? Ben and Sharlene walk up the stairs to the inside of the large house above the ground. Meanwhile, Roger goes and tells his other sisters how Ben and Sharlene are getting along together. ABBY (shocked): WHAT???? LINDA (startled): I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! VICKI (calling out to the others): MOLLY, SAM, OTTO, COME HERE, QUICK!!! Molly, DJ, Otto and Samantha run over to where Vicki is standing. Hunter, Huntress and Colleen follow. Austin, unable to stand it any longer, enters the infirmery. VICKI (angry): Do you know what our father is doing now? He's up in the mansion with Sharlene! MOLLY (smiles): He is? She's a nice lady! SAMANTHA: So THAT'S why she asked me about dad! ABBY (angry): Do you realize what this means? How could daddy do this to us? OTTO (confused): I don't understand.... LINDA (angry): How could he stand to be with that common farm dog? Father must be insane! MOLLY (angry): Will you girls stop this? Sharlene is a very kind and wonderful person, I can just feel it! SAMANTHA (bewlidered): He's just taking her up to the house, you girls act like he's marrying her or something. So what if they happen to 'hit it off' together? I think that'd be wonderful! OTTO (smiling): I agree! DJ (smiling): Me too! ABBY (looking at DJ): Shut up, grease monkey, you're such a commoner! MOLLY (angry): Stop talking to DJ like that! LINDA (laughing): Yeah, because you're in LOVE with him, Mrs Goodwrench! MOLLY (angry): HEY!! DJ and I are just friends! VICKI (smirking); Sure, sure! HUNTER (growling): And you three collies better stop insulting my mother! HUNTRESS (growling): Yeah! Who do you three think YOU are, the royal family! COLLEEN (standing between them): C'mon, ladies and gents, let's not be bickerin', OK? LINDA (smiling): No offense, but we just think that your mom just isn't 'right' for our dad... HUNTER (angry): You mean she's not good enough for him! ABBY (smiling): Well, I wouldn't put it quite that way, but ......... HUNTRESS (angry): I don't think MY mom is good enough for your father! You all just a bunch of crooked lawyers! LINDA (growling): Them's fightin' words, Goldy! HUNTRESS (Growling): The name's Huntress, say hello to my common fist! Huntress swings at Linda, and this starts a free-for-all. Colleen, Hunter and Huntress fight Abby, Linda and Vicki with their fists and karate chops. Molly is horrified and runs to find Uncle Buford. Otto teleports to the mansion to get Ben and Sharlene. DJ tries to break it up, but doesn't get very far. Samantha jumps in and tries to separate Huntress and Linda, when she does, Hunter accidently decks her. HUNTER (surprised): Oh NO, what have I done? OTTO (yelling and running up to her): SAMANTHA!!!! HUNTER (kneeling, scared): I'm so sorry, Sam, I didn't see you standing there! The sight of Samantha lying on the floor barely moving makes all the others stop fighting as they surround her. Otto grabs Hunter by the collar, but then thinks better of it and puts him back down. OTTO (sadly): I can not strike a superior, even though I feel like it! ROGER (shouting): SIS!!! (looking at the others): NOW can you see how childish you all are acting? Molly comes running as Uncle Buford slowly walks over using his cane. Otto, Ben and Sharlene arrive on the scene. UNCLE BUFORD (shouting): WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? (sees Samantha on the floor): SAMANTHA!!! LET ME THROUGH, I MUST HELP HER!!!! BEN (very angry): You girls have a lot of explaining to do! (sees Samantha on the floor): SAM!!!! SHARLENE (confused): Hunter? Huntress? What is the meaning of this? HUNTRESS (angry, pointing): She called you a common farm dog! ABBY (angry, pointing): Daddy, she called us all crooked lawyers! UNCLE BUFORD (standing up, shouting): That's enough, everyone! Samantha is unconscience, but I think I can revive her with smelling salts. BEN (growling): ABBY! VICKI!! LINDA!!!! I want a private word with you, NOW!!! COME WITH ME!!!!! SHARLENE (angry): HUNTER, HUNTRESS, I want to talk to both of you, across the room! Ben takes Abby, Vicki and Linda into the briefing room. Sharlene, Hunter and Huntress huddle in a corner of the control room. BEN (angry): How could you three start a fist fight? ABBY (angry): Dad! Huntress threw the first punch! BEN (angry): After you insulted Sharlene! Otto told me all about it! LINDA (mumbling): lousy snitch...... BEN (angry): I don't believe you three! I thought I raised you better than that! And your sister got hurt in the process! Now, you three are going to go out there and apologize! NOW!!! VICKI (pleading): But daddy..... BEN (very upset): You'll do it! Or so help me, I'll turn all of you over my knee and give you some good fashioned old corporal punishment, like I did when you were pups! Sharlene and her children are guests in our house, and they'll be no more of those insulting remarks! Are we clear on this? ABBY, VICKI, LINDA (in unison, sadly): Yes sir........... BEN (shouting): You three listen up! Sharlene and I enjoy each other's company, she and I have many common interests. She's a very warm, kind hearted, loving person, she reminds me a lot of your mother. Now, let's go out there and act like we have some manners! Sharlene has a discussion with her kids. SHARLENE: Look, all Ben did was to give me a tour of his mansion and fixed me a snack, that's all that happened! HUNTER (surprised): That's all? HUNTRESS (shocked): He didn't try to make a move on you, did he? SHARLENE (smiling): Of course not! Ben Maddog is a true gentlemen, he and I have a lot in common. HUNTRESS: Do you think you're falling for him, mom? SHARLENE: Look, Huntress, he's a very nice guy. He and I may go out together one of these nights HUNTER (angry): But some of his daughters are stuck-up snobs! SHARLENE (softly): That may be true, Hunter, but I still enjoy being with Ben! Will that be a problem for you two? HUNTER: No ma'am HUNTRESS: As long as he treats you with respect! SHARLENE (hugging them): That's my kids! Thank you both! Abby, Vicki and Linda walk into the hallway as Hunter, Colleen and Huntress stand together in the lobby. They all look sadly towards each other, then each of them apoligizes and shake hands. Otto runs over to them. OTTO (excited): Molly, Uncle Buford needs your help! Uncle Buford has a plan to help Hope! All of them hurry towards the infirmery where Dawn, Austin, Uncle Buford and Kyra are waiting. UNCLE BUFORD (hands Molly a blueprint): Molly, DJ, I need you to adjust Transdogmafier 2 to these specs! Kyra and I believe we have the answer to heal Hope, but it'll require some of my bionic implants. DAWN: Me and Austin discussed the procedure with Hope, she wants to try it. AUSTIN (smiling): Let's do it! Uncle Buford and Kyra take Hope into the operating room, the others wait outside, Hunter and Colleen sit together, holding hands. Huntress, Abby, Linda and Vicki take turns pacing back and forth. Austin and Dawn sit in the lobby area with Ben and Sharlene. DJ and Molly finish all of the modifications as Uncle Buford and Kyra emerge from the OR with Hope on a gerny. Samantha emerges from the infirmery with an ice pack on her face, Otto runs over and gives her a warm hug. Hunter immediately walks up to her and apologizes. All three share handshakes and hugs. UNCLE BUFORD (wheeling Hope into the chamber): In order for my bionic enchancements to work, Hope will have to be transdogmafied. Let's hope that our modifications does the trick. Kyra activates the transdogmafier, smoke bellows from the chanber as everyone watches her change into a Cano-Sapien. Hope walks slowly out of the chamber, and then falls to her knees. DAWN (terrified): HOPE!!!! AUSTIN (frightened): HOPE!!!! HOPE (weakly): It's alright, guys, I'm weak because of the disease that has attacked my body, but I'm feeling better by the minute now. And... WOW!!! I CAN SEE!!!! I CAN SEE!!!!!! UNCLE BUFORD, IT WORKED!!!!! I CAN SEE!!!!!!!!!! KYRA (jumping in the air): WE DID IT, UNCLE BUFORD!!! OTTO (staring at Hope): Scanning.... SUCCESS!!! Hope's body has healed, and her bionic implants are functioning perfectly! SAMANTHA (hugs Hope): I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! DAWN (hugs Hope): Too Kewl!!!! AUSTIN (hugging Hope): I'm so happy you're all better! All of the other Rovers cheer and exchange high fives. Uncle Buford smiles as he calls for Maxx. BEN (happy): Uncle Buford, you've done it again! Hope runs over and hugs Uncle Buford tightly. HOPE (in tears): I can't believe I'd ever want to hug another human before! You're the best, Uncle Buford! UNCLE BUFORD (smiling): It was my pleasure, my dear! KYRA (happy): The combination of the circuitry and the transdogmaifer healed her disease and the inplants have restored her strengh and sight! UNCLE BUFORD (looking at all the others): See what we can achieve when we work together? HUNTER (turns to Austin and Hope): Austin, Hope, will you two please reconsider and join the Road Rovers? AUSTIN (looking at his silver uniform): Well, it was nice to be a Cano-Sapien again, but Hope and I still would rather live on the farm with Sharlene. HOPE (smiling): He's right, I do appreciate all you've done to save my life and restore my sight, but I simply want to live the life of a normal dog HUNTER (sadly): Well, alright, but if you ever change your minds, you know how to reach us! SHARLENE (holding Ben's hand): Well, Ben, it's time for us to be leaving now, you will come a visit me, won't you? BEN (looking into her eyes): I will miss you, my darling.... Sharlene hugs Hunter and Huntress and turns to Austin and Hope. They all enter the transdogimafiers and turn back into normal dogs. Otto uses his black box circuitry to teleport them back to Wyoming. HUNTER (sadly): Bye, mom! HUNTRESS (sadly): It was so good to see her again! COLLEEN (puts her hand on Hunter's shoulder): Don't worry, Huntie-Wuntie, we'll see her again, I'm sure of it! BEN (talking to himself): I know I sure will! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------