Copyright 2001 --- Robert Baer Jr. Buford's Collie Squadron -- "Vicki's Blind Date" 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 Shawn Tigges and the characters Otto, Samantha Maddog, Ben Maddog, Abby Maddog, Vicki Maddog, Tammy and Zac are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1999. Striker and Illanov are creations of Gernade Naude Jazz is a creation of Dylan Rinald. Misty Maddog is a creation of Bart Walls. Boomerang is a creation of Robert Page, Nikki is a creation of Patrick Wood. Convoy is a creation of Matt Daily. Buford's Collie Squadron -- "Vicki's Blind Date" The scene is the Maddog mansion, around six in the evening. Abby and Misty are busy getting dressed up while Vicki sits in the living room dressed in stretch pants reading a book. ABBY (reaches over): Misty, may I borrow your red lipstick? I'm all out! MISTY (happy): Sure! May I borrow your blue handbag? It matches my dress and shoes! ABBY (smiles): Sure sis... MISTY (concerned): Er... Abby... have you told Vicki yet? ABBY (startled): Hey! I thought you were going to! MISTY (looks at watch): Well, one of us better say something to her, the guys will be here in an hour! ABBY (nods): Alright thern, I volunteer YOU! MISTY (upset): Hey! You're the one who set this up! (grabs by the arm): Your coming with me! Misty pulls Abby down the stairs to where Vicki is sitting. VICKI (looks up): SHHHHHH!! I'm getting to the good part of this book! ABBY (big grin): Vicki, how would you like to go out on the town tonight with us? VICKI (reading): No thanks.... MISTY (bubbly): Tammy and Zac are in town, we're going to the Blue Angus Restraunt.. VICKI (still reading): Have a good time.. ABBY (begs): Oh c'mon Vicki! You need to get out of this house and.... VICKI (puts book down): Look, I'm through with the social scene! I've dated Striker, but he's now involved with someone else. I thought I really loved Dayton but he cheated on me! And that last date with Boomerang was a sheer disaster! MISTY (smiles): Really? He seems like a nice guy! VICKI (upset): He said we were going to the HeadBanger's Ball! So I put on my best ballroom dress! ABBY (laughs): Oh yeah! I remember! VICKI (growls): SHUT UP, ABBY! No way I'm going out tonight! MISTY (sadly): But Illanov will be disappointed... ABBY (shocked): MISTY! Shhhh! VICKI (jumps up); SO! You two set me up on a blind date! I'm gonna strangle the both of you! ABBY (scared): Oh boy, what do we do now? MISTY (smiles, looks VIcki in her eyes): You are going to get ready for your date with Illanov! VICKI (stunned, in a trace): I obey! Abby laughs as Vicki slowly walks up the stairway. ABBY (whispers): Good thing you could use your powers on her MISTY (whispers): It beats getting beat up! The time passes quickly as the three Maddog sisters are now ready for their dates. Suddenly, a van pulls up into the circle driveway of the mansion. MISTY (looks out window): They're HERE!! THEY'RE HERE!! ABBY (happy): Good! I haven't seen Convoy in a week! VICKI (shakes head, looks at herself); HEY!! WHY AM I ALL DRESSED UP? (looks at Misty): MISTY!!! ABBY (smiles): Er.. never mind, you're going to love Illanov! He's a friend of Striker's and ... VICKI (growls): And I'm not going! Wild horses couldn't get me out this ...... (looks at doorway)... Huh? Misty had opened the door, Jazz, Convoy and Illanov have stepped inside. Illanov is holding a bouquet of six roses. Vicki is petrified, looking at the Russian accented German Shepard with total delight. He walks over to her. ILLONOV (nervous smile): Er.. Comrade Vicki? VICKI (dreamily): I'll go get her... (shakes head): Er.. I mean, I'm Vicki Maddog! ILLONOV (laughs): You are very funny, miss! In Russia, there is very little humor! VICKI (happy, reaches to shake hands): Pleased to meet ya! Illanov reaches for her hand, but instead of shaking, he kneels and kisses it ILLANOV (smiles): Comrade Striker never told me how ravishing you look, Vicki Maddog! VICKI (giggles): Why, thank you! ABBY (whispers): I thought wild horses couldn't... VICKI (whispers): Shut up, Abby! CONVOY (happy): Now that we're all introduced, we better moasy on down to the restraunt! JAZZ (nods): Tammy and Zac are going to meet us there! ABBY (smiles): And so are Nikki and Boomerang! VICKI (shocked): Nikki is going out with that punk rocker punk? MISTY (defensive): Hey, Boomerang's cool! See? (points to her ear): He gave me one of his earrings! CONVOY (nods): Well, all of us are different in this old world! ILLANOV (smiles): Miss Vicki, shall we be going? VICKI (dreamily): Lead on, Comrade! The six happy Rovers enter the van and drive away. Minutes later, they arrive at the restraunt. In the parlor area, they see Tammy, Zac, Nikki and Boomerang waiting on them. JAZZ (smiles): Sorry, have you guys been wating long? TAMMY (smiles): Nee! We've only been here five minutes! ZAC (smiles): Ja! That was some concert Boomerang took us all to! ABBY (shocked): Concert? BOOMERANG (smiles): That's right! We all took in an early Aerosmith concert! NIKKI (happy): It was SO great! ZAC (nods); Ja! We didn't even get thrown up on! VICKI (uneasy); Er....that's.... nice.... MISTY (happy); WOW!! AEROSMITH!!! COOL!!! CONVOY (points): Guys, that guy in the tux is gettin' ready to seat us! BOOMERANG (looks around): Hey, where's the Gila and Princess? ABBY (shocked): You invited THEM?? BOOMERANG (nods): Saw them at the concert! (waves); OVER HERE!!! VICKI (rolls eyes); Just great! GILA MONSTER (gives Boomerang the high five): What's shakin' y'all? PRINCESS (smiles); Sorry we're late! I had to go home and change clothes! ABBY (gruffy): Why didn't ... YOU change clothes, Gila? GILA MONSTER (smiles): Why? This here's my best leather jacket and my finest 2 x 4! VICKI (rolls eyes); Ask a silly question... TAMMY (happy): The more the merrier! ILLANOV (nods): I agree, Comrade Tammy! We will have a good time together, ya? VICKI (smiles); Ya, we will! The twelve are soon seated. WAITER (snobby): Mr Boomerang, will you kindly remove your hat? And you, green one, relinquish that piece of lumber! BOOMERANG (smiles): I like my hat! GILA MONSTER (confused): Relinguish? Is that there tonight's special? WAITER (snobby); If you two will not comply, then I will be forced to ask you all to LEAVE! ABBY (stands up): I'd think twice, Mister! I'm Abby Maddog and .. WAITER (shocked): Abby Maddog?? (smiles): Oh, you're part owner of this restraunt! (big grin): My apologies, sirs! One moment and I'll return with some water and bread! NIKKI (shocked): You're part owner of the Blue Angus? ABBY (nods): Yep! Me, Vicki, Molly and Linda have all invested in it. GILA MONSTER (smiles): That's great! Does that mean I can order a pile of ants? VICKI (looking sick): Er.... no Gila... PRINCESS (sternly): Gila! Behave yourself! Soon, the first course is served. Conversation starts as the group is enjoying their salads. GILA MONSTER (smiles): And so, that's how I got invited to the White House! ABBY (sternly); Yeah, then you ate that camera that photographer pointed at you! GILA MONSTER (defensive); HEY! No one disturbs me when I'm eating! The Gila now picks up his salad bowl and uses his long tongue to lick it clean. VICKI (shocked); EWWWW! GROSS!! (turns to Illanov): Why don't you tell us about yourself, Illanov? ILLONOV (gruffly): Not much to tell. I was once a human, but was changed permanently into a canine. VICKI (smiles): Illanov... hmmmm. Where have I heard that name before? ABBY (nods): I remember! After the Soviet Union broke up, there was a high ranking Soviet general named Illanov who was wanted for espinage and acts of terrorism... JAZZ (nods); I remember him! He was never found.. presumed alive in Brazil ILLANOV (sighs): Not exactly guys..... VICKI (confused); How do you know? ILLANOV (sighs): Because... I am he! VICKI (spits out coffee); WHAT?? ILLANOV (nods): It's true. I was not arrested here because it was the human General Illanov they have on their lists, not the cano-sapien version.. VICKI (points): You,.... you mean..... you're a wanted criminal? ILLANOV (shakes head): Nyet! That's all in the past.. ABBY (whispers): Vicki... don't make a scene.... VICKI (stands up); Will you please excuse me? I have to go to the little Rover's room! ABBY (stands up): Good idea! NIKKI (stands up): I'll come too! Soon, all of the ladies are headed for the powder room. CONVOY (looks around): Guys? Ever wonder why ladies always go the bathroom together? ZAC (smiles); Nee! I don't ponder such things JAZZ (laughs): Neither do I, Zac! BOOMERANG (laughs); Babes? Go figure.... In the restroom, Vicki and Abby are beside themselves in anger ABBY (begs); Honest sis, I had no idea he was a commie thug! VICKI (furious): YOU FIXED ME UP WITH AN OUTLAW?? MISTY (calmly); But that's all in the past! He has done great things for the Rovers! TAMMY (nods): Ja! I trust Illanov! VICKI (furious): Once a criminal, always a criminal! PRINCESS (sadly): Is that how you guys feel about me also? MISTY (shocked); Oh no, Princess! NIKKI (turns to Abby and Vicki): Way to go, girls! PRINCESS (in tears): I know I was once in the Lost Gang, but I've worked very hard to make up for my mistakes. I am still on probation and I haven't violated it, EVER! (crying): That's why I love the Gila Monster so much! He's never judged me by my past, only by what I am now! (growls): And you two should judge Illanov the same way! As Princess hugs Nikki and weeps, Abby and Vicki look at each other, then sadly lower their heads. VICKI (sadly); Princess, you're absolutely right... ABBY (sadly): We didn't mean to hurt your feelings... MISTY (nods): Now, let's all get back out there and have a good time! (happy): I can;t wait for my steak to arrive! Vicki and Abby each hug Princess before they leave the powder room and rejoin their dates. ZAC (smiles): So anyway, that's how I scored the winning run! CONVOY (confused): That's great, Zac, but cricket's a might confusing to me! To me, there's nothing like good old football! TAMMY (smiles): Ja! But I think you Americans would call it soccer! ILLANOV (looks at Vicki): Comrade Vicki, may I please speak to you privately? VICKI (nods): Sure, I'll be right back. Illanov and Vicki walk over to the bay window of the restraunt and lean on the railing. ILLANOV (calmly): Vicki, I wanted you to know about my past, I wanted no secrets between us.. VICKI (nods): I see, Illanov ILLANOV (sadly): If you'd rather not be with me tonight, I would understand.. VICKI (turns towards him): What's in the past, is in the past. You are a very handsome, well mannered and very considerate man. (smiles): I am very proud to be seen with you! ILLANOV (surprised): Really? VICKI (nods): Yes, I mean it, Illanov! ILLANOV (smiles); Thank you, Comrade! Before Illanov can react, Vicki puts her arms around him and gives him a big kiss. ILLANOV (huge grin): I LOVE AMERICA!!!! Vicki giggles as the two return to the table, just in time for the main courses to arrive. BOOMERANG (happy); Hey Nikki, after we blow this joint, how about we go to the HeadBanger's Ball? VICKI (shakes head): I wouldn't if I were you, Nikki! NIKKI (big grin); Are you kidding? I LOVE to slam dance! GILA MONSTER (smiles): Slam dance! That sounds like somethin' I'd like to try! PRINCESS (shakes head); Er.. I don't think so, dear... CONVOY (cuts steak): This steak is sure good, but it could use some ketchup! ABBY (startled): KETCHUP?? GILA MONSTER (nods); Yeah! Ketchup! (yells out); HEY WAITER!!! WE WANTS A BOTTLE OF KETCHUP!! ABBY (lowers her head): Oh dear... VICKI (lowers her head); How embarrassing BOOMERANG (shouts): You heard the green one! WE WANT KETCHUP!!!! The waiter rushes over to their table. WAITER (snobby): Er.. gentlemen... we do not serve our FINE steaks with ketchup, that is just not done! ZAC (smiles): I'd like some too! TAMMY (nods): Ja! JAZZ (giggles): Looks like you're outvoted... WAITER (snobby): Well, I NEVER! BOOMERANG (laughs): I can see why! GILA MONSTER (reaches into his jacket): Good thing I snagged this while I was at home! CONVOY (happy): ALRIGHT!! Heinz Ketchup! You rock, Gila! WAITER (grumbles): I hope the chef doesn't find out about this... (walks away) As the others are busy eating, Vicki and Illanov glance up at each other and smile. The rest of the evening goes without a hitch, it is now midnight back at the Maddog manison. Everyone is saying their goodbyes, Misty and Jazz kiss as they say goodnight, as does Convoy and Abby. VICKI (smiles): I had a wonderful time tonight! I'm glad my sisters talked me into going out! ILLANOV (nods): I am too, Comrade Vicki.. VICKI (calmly): Please, just call me Vicki, ok? As Illanov nods, Vicki hugs him tightly and gives him a long, passionate kiss. VICKI (happy): Don't be a stranger, ok? ILLANOV (nods): Ok, may I see you again sometime? VICKI (winks): Youi bet you can, stud muffin! ILLANOV (smiles): Ok, goodnight, Vicki Maddog! As the guys enter the van... JAZZ (happy); Looks like you and Vicki sure hit it off! CONVOY (nods): Yep! You sure seem happy! ILLANOV (confused): I have just one question... what are 'studded muffins?' Jazz and Convoy laugh as they drive away. --------------------------------------------------------------------------