Copyright 2001 --- Robert Baer Jr. Space Rovers (Galatea) -- "The Perfect 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 the characters Delta Dog, Dayton, Rocky, Yuhon, Ng Hu, Shu-ol, Fabrette and Julia are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright pending, 1999 - 2000. Captain Rikes, Iella, Sarah, and the Space Rovers (Galatea) concept are the creation of Shawn Tigges, Christian and Angelita are creations of Bart Walls. Wolve is a creation of rrWolve. Duke McAllen is a creation of Duke McAllen. Space Rovers (Galatea) -- "The Perfect Date" The scene is Sarah's quarters aboard the Galatea. She is frantically searching for 'just the right outfit' to wear on her date with Lt Yuhon tonight. As she fumbles around in her closet, her latest log entry plays back in the mind. SARAH (recorded voice, voiceover): First Officer's log. It's been six solar days since we left Fripous Four. Other than routine maintenence, there is very little activity worth reporting in my log. I can sense that boredom has begun to set in on the crew, so I believe that Captain's Rike's idea for a shipwide dinner/dance is a very good one! I was lucky enough to ask out Lt Yukon before Delta Dog could. He seems nice, but very nervous. I hope my rank doesn't intimidate him. And I wonder if the Captain will be asking anyone out. He seems to be a very complex man, hard to imagine what he's thinking. At any rate, Yuhon will be here in an hour.... end entry. Over in Yuhon's quarters, the Great Dane is busy attempting to tie his tie. He hears his door buzzer ring. YUHON (shouting): ENTER!! The door opens with Rocky and Dayton rushing in. DAYTON (smiling); I hear you're going out with Commander Sarah! You lucky dog! ROCKY (sternly); I notice you are having difficulty with your tie, sir! May I assist? YUHON (giggles): Sure, Rocky, but we're off duty, you don't have to address me formally. DAYTON (excited): LOOK AT YOU!! A TUX!! Man, you're gonna have one wild time, Romeo! YUHON (sternly): Dayton, this isn't just any girl from the academy, this is the First Mate of the Galatea! ROCKY (pulling on Yuhon's tie): Please hold still, sir, so I may tie this properly YUHON (looking down): Rocky, who did you ask to the dance? ROCKY (smiles): Well sir, I asked Ensign Fabrette DAYTON (laughs)" You mean, the chef's helper? ROCKY (nods): Yes! She is very beautiful and has a fun personality DAYTON (laughs): Yeah! I've seen her! But I think all poodles are just stuck up snobs! ROCKY (upset): HEY! YUHON (sternly): Rocky's right, Dayton. You cannot judge a dog by their breed alone! So.. who did you ask to the dance? DAYTON (stuttering): Well... I asked.... Delta.... ROCKY (sarcastic): Talk about your stuck up snobs... DAYTON (growls): Shut up Rocky! YUHON (smiles): Ok, what time are you picking her up? DAYTON (grumbles): I'm... not... (outloud) Because she turned me down, alright? ROCKY (laughs): Look at you! Making fun of my date and you don't have one yourself! (nods): There you are sir, a properly tied bowtie! YUHON (smiles, looks in mirror): Thank you, Ensign! DAYTON (smiles): Why not just use a clip on tie? ROCKY (smiles): Excuse me, sir, but I must prepare for my date. Permission to leave? YUHON (rolls eyes): Yes, permission granted Ensign. Rocky leaves. DAYTON (mocking): Permission to leave? (shouts): What a joke! I'll bet he sleeps with the Space Rover regulation manual! YUHON (still looking in mirror): You could learn a lot from him, Dayton... DAYTON (laughs): Yeah, like how to be a moron in ten easy steps! YUHON (shakes head): Look, why not go ask Delta Dog one last time... maybe she'll say yes! DAYTON (snaps fingers); Great idea! I'll turn on the charm, and have her eating out of my paw! Dayton leaves and rushes down to Delta Dog's quarters. On the way, he passes by Ng Hu and Shu-ol's quarters. Ng Hu is wearing a tux while Shu-ol is wearing a long white evening gown. SHU-OL (kisses him): Darling, I will meet you at the ballroom. First I want to look in on sick bay. NG HU (nods): I understand, dear. Please don't tarry long. Dayton rings Delta's buzzer repeatedly, no answer. DAYTON (shouts): HEY DELTA!! I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE! DELTA (behind the door): Go away, Dayton! DAYTON (shouts): C'MON DELTA, CAN WE TALK? DELTA (behind the door): No! Y'all go away! DAYTON (shouts): I ONLY WANT THIRTY SECONDS!! After some activity is heard through the door, Delta Dog opens it. She's wearing a shower cap on her head and has a towel wrapped around her. DELTA (gruffly): Thirty seconds.... DAYTON (smiles): Nice...er....towel! DELTA (upset): Twenty five seconds... DAYTON (talks fast): Wanna go to the dance with me? DELTA (shakes head): No way! DAYTON (talks fast): Do you have someone else taking you? DELTA (shaked head): No.. DAYTON (talks fast): Then why are you going to all the trouble of getting ready? DELTA (growls): That's none of your concern.... ten seconds... DAYTON (laughs): Cause I know Sarah is going out with Lt Yuhon! DELTA (upset): Don't mention her name again! She makes me SO MAD!! Delta stomps her foot in anger, in doing so, it causes her towel to fall to the floor. Dayton's eyes grow big as saucers as Delta growls and then furiously slams the door in his face. DAYTON (walks away, singing): That's the night that the lights came on in Georgia... Meanwhile on another part of the ship, Duke McAllen, dressed in his 'dress uniform', knocks on the door of Lt Iella. As she opens it, Duke presents her with a dozen roses. IELLA (surprised): For ME? But, how did you get them? DUKE (big grin): Let that be my little secret, ok? You look so stunning tonight! That blue evening gown looks perfect on you! IELLA (happy): Do you really think so? DUKE (nods): Definately! Shall we go? IELLA (nods): Yes, first I'll put these roses in a vase! Across the hallway, Angelita walks over and knocks on Christian's door. She is wearing a very colorful Jamacian dress. CHRISTIAN (opens door, surprised): Angelita? ANGELITA (nods): Hey mon! Why are you not ready for dee big dance? You be not gettin' cold feet on me? CHRISTIAN (looks at watch): OH NO!! I had taken a nap and... ANGELITA (sternly): And just look at you! Still in your work clothes! (pushes open the door and enters) Angelita be fixin' dat in a hurry! CHRISTIAN (shocked): Angelita? What are you doing? ANGELITA (searching through drawers and closet); I'm getting you some clothes together mon! Not be wanting you to look shabby! (holds up pinstriped suit): Ah! Dere you go! You be looking sharp in dis, yes? CHRISTIAN (nods): Er.. yes... ANGELITA (turns towards the door): Now you listen to me, mon! I return in ten minutes, if you be not dressed and ready when I come back, I will grab you and dress you meself! CHRISTiAN (light smile): You wouldn't... ANGELITA (sternly): Do not try me patience, mon! You know I will do it! Angelita winks at Christian as she leaves the room. The scene now shifts to the ballroom of the Galatea, a very large room decorated with chandliers and antique furniture, a room used only for special locations. There are many long tables set up, in the front part of the room is a lavish buffet. Some of the crew is already seated and eating dinner, others are talking, mingling with one another. Many have gathered around Captain Rikes, his rye wit and good humor keeps many spellbound. RIKES (smiles): Well, ladies and gentlemen, shall we sample the fine feast our wonderful chefs have prepared? When the Captain takes his turn in 'line', the others in line allow him to pass through. He makes his selections and then sits down at the head table. Sarah and Yuhon enter the room. Many eyes gaze upon the couple as they take their place in the serving line. Hiding behind a potted palm plant is Delta Dog, wearing a jet black minidress with long matching gloves. She watches and growls quietly to herself. DELTA DOG (angry): Why does that Sarah get all the lucky breaks? I literally throw myself at that handsome stud and he doesn't even give me a second look! (evil grin): I'll fix her yet.... Rocky and Fabrette takes their trays and sit next to the Captain. ROCKY (nervous, salutes): Captain, permission to sit at your table! RIKES (nods): Granted Ensign. Look, this is a very informal occassion. Please, relax and enjoy ROCKY (nods): I will relax and enjoy myself, sir! FABRETTE (shakes head): No no, zat ees not zee way to relax! ROCKY (whispers): But this is the Captain here... I want to make a good impression on him.. FABRETTE (whispers back): Zen, be yourself, Roc-kay! Stop with zee nervousness, yes? ROCKY (nods): Ok, you're right, Ensign .. FABRETTE (looks him in the eyes): Please, call me Fabrette, we? ROCKY (smiles): We we! Duke and Iella join the Captain's table. RIKES (smiles); Lt McAllen! Iella! I'm pleased to see you together! DUKE & IELLA (surprised): Sir? RIKES (nods): Yes, you two and Ensign Rocky are always so serious all the time! It does my heart good to watch all of you relax and just be yourselves for a change! DUKE (sternly): Yes Captain, now, about our upcoming mission in the ... RIKES (interrupts): Duke please, we can discuss business tommorrow on the bridge. For tonight, I want every member of my crew to have a good time! IELLA (nods): Yes, sir! RIKES (points): And that goes for you too, Ensign! ROCKY (salutes): Sir! Yes, Sir! RIKES (rolls eyes): Ok.... Sarah and Yuhon sit at a different table in the far corner of the room. SARAH (smiling): Shall we sit here? YUHON (nods): Certainly, Commander, anywhere you say! SARAH (smiles): Please, just call me Sarah tonight, ok? YUHON (nods): Ok, Sarah... (looks) I see you didn't get a beverage, may I bring you back a lemonade or soda? SARAH (smiles): Lemonade would be nice, thank you! As Yuhon walks back towards the buffet table, she notices Ng Hu and Shu-ol entering the room. When she walks over to greet them, Delta Dog slowly walks by their table... SARAH (shakes hands): Doctor, Lt Commander, you two look positively smashing tonight! NG HU (smiles): Why thank you, Commander! (sniffs): Is that Prime Rib I smell? SARAH (nods): Yes! There's Prime Rib, Veal Parmasean, Oysters Rockefeller.... SHU-OL (laughs): Please Sarah, you're making me drool! NG HU (nods): We will join you at your table shortly! Sarah returns to her table the same time as Yuhon, who is holding two glasses of lemonade. Yuhon sets them down and pulls Sarah's chair out for her. When she slowly sets down, a very loud "PPPPPPHHHHAAAATTTTTTTFFFFFFFFFF!" noise is heard. Nearly everyone is now staring at Sarah, who tries her best not to look embarrassed. DELTA DOG (still hiding behind the palm plant): Latest invention, heat activated whoopie cushion! The evidence dissolves with the body heat, too! (giggles): Wait till she tries her food! SARAH (very embarrassed): I...I don't understand... YUHON (smiles): It's alright, Sarah, please don't leave, ok? SARAH (timidly): Well... ok.... Ng Hu and Shu-ol now join Sarah and Yuhon at their table, as do Christian and Angelita. Wolve and Dayton also sit at their table. SHU-OL (sips water): Wolve! I thought you might be bringing Julia with you... WOLVE (smiles): Doctor, I have to level with you. I think Julia is... DAYTON (tugs on Wolve's sleeve): Is right here! JULIA (big grin): Wolve! So here you are! I waited at my quarters for you to come, guess you forgot, right? WOLVE (nods): Oh yeah.. YEAH! That's it... forgot... SARAH (smiles, takes a fork to her salad): The important thing is, we're all .... (drops fork): EEEEEEEEEKKKKK!! Once more, most of the crew turn their heads in Sarah's direction. Sarah is petrified at the sight of the worm she had stabbed with her fork. Dayton reaches over, grabs it, and sticks it in his mouth. YUHON (angry): DAYTON!!! YOU'RE MAKING US ALL SICK!! DAYTON (shrugs shoulders): What? Yous guys never seen a pink gummy worm before? SARAH (relieved): Oh... gummy worm! (smiles): Of course! NG HU (laughs): Perhaps one of them got away from the 'dirt pie' desert the cooks perpared! SARAH (nods): Yeah... (holding composure): Yuhon, will you please ... excuse me for a moment? YUHON (confused): Sure Sarah... SHU-OL (turns to Ng Hu): I must you to the ladies room also, please excuse me... Ng Hu nods as his wife follows Sarah into the ladies room. Once she is inside the door, Sarah looks into the mirror and begins to cry. Shu-ol enters and puts her hand gently on her shoulder. SHU-OL (nodding): Sarah, I could tell you were troubled! SARAH (crying): This night has been a disaster! I just know Delta Dog is behind all of this! She must've rigged my chair with a whoopie cushion and then planted that worm in my salad! SHU-OL (sternly): Then we go to the Captain, yes? SARAH (shakes head): I can't prove it! No evidence! (sobs): I just know she's trying to ruin my date with Yuhon! (growls): That southern belle tramp! SHU-OL (gentle hug): Sarah, if Delta Dog is doing this to you, that's more the reason for you to go back out there! Forget about what happaned, I can tell Yuhon has not been bothered by any of this, am i right? SARAH (nods): You're right, Doctor! (wipes tears with tissue): I will go out there! I won't let that Vicksburg vixen win! SHU-OL (nods): That's the spirit! I will be with you all the way! While Sarah and Shu-ol are in the ladies room, Delta Dog sees her 'chance' and rushes over to Yuhon. DELTA DOG (big smile): Lt Yuhon, may I see y'all in private for a moment? YUHON (confused): Well... ok, but just for a minute... Delta takes him by the hand and leads him behind a wall out of sight of the others. DELTA DOG (big grin): Y'know... Yuhon.... (flaps her eyelashes): I'll bet that if you give me a little ol' chance, I can make you... VERY happy! YUHON (nervous): Leiutenant? I thought... you wanted to see me about official business... DELTA DOG (big grin): Oh my! Did I say that? (thinks to herself): This trick gets them EVERY time (fumbles purse): Oh dear! Delta Dog smiles as she bends over to pick up her purse. Yuhon at first looks, but then suddenly turns his head away at Delta's 'display'. She notices this when she is standing straight again. DELTA DOG (innocently): Why Lt Yuhon! I do believe you're bushin'! Out of the corner of her eye, she sees Sarah emerging from the ladies room. DELTA DOG (smiles): I have one last thing to say! Yuhon is taken by surprise when Delta Dog grabs him and gives him a long, passionate kiss. She dashes off, leaving Yuhon standing there, looking rather dumbfounded. He even jumps a little when Ng Hu puts his hand on his shoulder. NG HU (concerned): Yuhon? Is everything alright? What did Delta want? YUHON (still dumbfounded): Er... nothing... nothing at all.... NG HU (smiles): Well, Sarah has returned, shall we resume dining? Yuhon nods and returns to their table. Soon, dance music begins to play. More of the couples go out on the dance floor with each new song that is played. Finished with their meals, Sarah and Yuhon are now dancing and are soon joined by Duke and Iella. Angelita walks over to the band leader and whispers something in his ear. Suddenly, the orchestra breaks out into some fast paced 'Reggae' music. Angelita grabs the seated Christian by the hand and pulls him out unto the dance floor with her. CHRISTIAN (shocked): ANGELITA!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? ANGELITA (big grin): You gonna rumba with me, mon! Christian struggles, but cannot break Angelita's grip on his fingers. She 'spins' him out into the middle of the dance floor. Stunned and now very frightened, Christian stands there while the jubilant Angelita dances 'all around' him. She eventually finishes with a 'limbo' move where she limbos between his legs. Everyone cheers and applauds, complimenting the couple on how well they danced. When the crowd disperses, Angelita looks Christian deeply into his eyes. ANGELITA (happy): Oh Christian! You dance so wonderful mon! CHRISTIAN (smiles): I have one favor to ask.... ANGELITA (bubbly): Name it, mon! CHRISTIAN (now shaking): I'm so nervous.... could you lead me to the men's room, I think I'm gonna hurl! Angelita quickly leads the very woozie Christian out of the room as the band begins to play a slow song. All of the couples gather closely together and slow dance. While Sarah and Yuhon are slow dancing together, Sarah notices a smudge of red lipstick on his collar. She jumps back from him and screams. YUHON (confused): Sarah? SARAH (furious): Don't you Sarah me, mister red lipstick on his collar boy! YUHON (shocked): No...wait... let me explain... SARAH (livid): EXPLAIN!!! EXPLAIN THIS, LEUITENANT!!!! Sarah grabs a bucket of ice, pulls his pants forward and dumps the entire contents down Yuhon's tuxedo pants. Sarah then storms out of the room, Yuhon is once more dumbfounded. Duke, Iella and Captain Rikes rushes over to the scene. DUKE (shocked): Lt Yuhon? IELLA (stunned): Why is Sarah leaving? RIKES (upset): I want some answers, and I want them NOW! The scene is now at the door of Delta Dog's quarters a half hour later. She has slipped away from the party and into her room. DELTA DOG (laughing as she closes the door): I did it! I can't believe how easy that was! (begins to undress): Imagine! The whoopie cushion! The worm in the salad! Lipstick on the collar! (laughing) I'll wait a few hours, show up in my micro-mini dress, and poor Lt Yuhon will be putty in my littl' ol' hands! VOICE (sternly): I don't think so, Leiutenant! DELTA DOG (shocked, looks around): WHAT?? WHO'S IN HERE? Delta Dog is shocked when the back wall of her room suddenly 'morphs' before her eyes. The wall has now taken the form of Yuhon, and standing with him are Wolve, Sarah, Hg-Nu, Shu-ol and Captain Rikes. Delta is so stunned she doesn't realize she's in her underclothes for a few seconds, she then grabs her bedsheet to cover up with. DELTA DOG (screaming): I do declare! I must protest this invasion of my privacy! I am offended at you bunch of peepin' toms and ... SARAH (enraged): PUT A SOCK IN IT, LEIUTENANT!! WOLVE (holds up plastic bags): As Chief of Security, I searched your quarters and found this whoopie cushion and bag of pink gummy worms DELTA DOG (indignate): HOW DARE YOU!!! I FEEL VIOLATED!!! RIKES (furious): Lt Dog, one more word... just one more word and I'll be addressing you as ENSIGN DOG! YUHON (upset): You ruined my evening with Sarah! I wouldn't date you if you were the only female on this ship! RIKES (calmer): Unfortunately, since this incident happaned during off-duty hours, I can't strip your rank. Delta Dog grins. RIKES (turns to Sarah): Commander, I'll leave her punishment up to you! (smiles): Now, if you'll excuse me, I promised Nurse Julia a dance. (salutes) Carry on! As the Captain leaves, Sarah gets a huge, mischeivious grin on her face, Delta Dog suddenly begins to tremble. The scene now switches to the galley area, thirty minutes later. Sarah is giving orders to the newest member of the kitchen staff. SARAH (sternly): And after you've washed all of those dishes, you will report to the sick bay. Doctor Shu-ol has some soiled linens and specimen bottles to clean. And when you're done there, go to engineering. Ng Hu has several things for you to do, is that clear? DELTA DOG (sadly): Yes, Commander SARAH (sternly): Don't look so glum, Delta. Three weeks isn't that long of a time period! And since all this is on your off-duty time, it won't interfere with your duties on the bridge! Sarah nows leaves the galley arm-in-arm with Yuhon. DELTA DOG (grumbles): I'm gonna have dish pan paws before the night's over... things can't get any worse.. DAYTON (turns around): Hi there, Delta! DELTA DOG (rolls eyes, to herself): It just got worse... (outloud): What are YOU doing here? DAYTON (smiles): I'm doing KP again! (grabs a potato): Looks like at least I'll have some company tonight! DELTA DOG (sarcasticly): Just peachy.... DAYTON (laughs): See, if you would've when to the dance with me, then.. Dayton ducks as a plate is thrown his direction. DELTA DOG (growls): SHUT UP, MUTT!!! Sarah and Yuhon walk into the lounge area, which is now empty since most of the crew is still at the party. SARAH (looks up): Yuhon, I just wanted to ... apologize for... YUHON (smiles): It's alright, Sarah. I would've jumped to the same conclusion... SARAH (sad eyes): Can you ever forgive me? YUHON (wide grin): Consider the matter forgiven and forgotten! The two canines look lovingly into each other's eyes. SARAH (smiles): Should we return to the party? YUHON (smiles): I have a better idea Yuhon stretches one of his arms across the room and turns on the jukebox. It is playing a slow song. The two begin to slow dance, they dance cheek to cheek, then look into each other's eyes and share a long, passionate kiss. YUHON (smiles): Here's to the perfect date! Sarah smiles and kisses Yuhon again. They spend the rest of the evening dancing in the empty lounge. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------