C Doody
03-24-2004, 10:38 PM
CAST
Eric Miller - Chad Doody
Ben Sanders - TF
Eddie Minetti - EFD
Randy Miller - Anson Wiliams
Emily Miller - Crystal Bernard
Principal Franklin - Sherman Hemsley
Tiffany Foster - Hilary Duff
Calvin Sanders - Wallace Shawn
Jason Minetti - Mathew Botuchis
Billy Baldings - Jack Wilson
Frank Gibson - Tom Jones
Hotel Manager - Danny Devito
Bus Driver - John Ratzenberger
Gloria - Beth Broderick
Freshman 1 - Lucas Beatty
Freshman 2 - Alex D. Linz
Music Store Cashier - Joseph Revilla
Jen - Yoli (From Happy Days Board)
Pam - Ravey (From Happy Days Board)
Mrs. Perkins - Katie (From Happy Days Board)
Harold The Truckdriver - Roby (From Happy Days Board)
Heather Michaels - Erin (From Happy Days Board)
Waiter - Jacob Dahlgren
Man That Introduces Frank Gibson - Jason Marsden
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*The Movie Begins In A Bedroom. The Room Is Filled with Regular Boy Stuff...A Few Sports Items and posters. A Small TV With A VCR, DVD Player and Playstation 2 in the corner, And A Bed with A Large Poster of A Guy Named "Frank Gibson" Over it. Laying In The Bed is a Teenage Boy, Suddenly His Alarm Clock goes off. The Boy, Barely wake...Trys to reach and turn the alarm clock off only to fall out of bed. The Boy Gets Up Angry and Turns the Alarm clock off. Than shakes his head to wake up.*
Boy's Voice As Narrator: My Name is Eric Miller And I Live in the very Boring Town of Appleton, Maine. Im Your Pretty Average 17 Year Old. Not sure what he wants to do In Life....Not Sure what he even wants to do for the Summer.
*Eric Is shown Putting His shirt On. He than walks down stairs and sees his Father sittng their Drinking Coffee and reading the Newspaper.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats My Father Randy Miller. Hes A Firefighter....It Seems like an exciting Job, But hes never actually done anything Major. More Proof that this town is Boring...We dont even have fires!
*Eric's Mom Is shown Putting a Plate Of Bacon & Eggs down for Randy.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: And Thats My Mom Emily. Shes Pretty Cool...For A Mom. Whenever i get in trouble Shes usually the one to take it easy On Me. Im Not saying she Lets me get away with things....But Shes Alot Less Strict than Dad.
Emily: Good Morning Eric. How Many eggs this Morning?
Eric: Oh No Thanks Mom, Im In A Hurry.
Emily: But you have to eat something...At Least have a Muffin.
*Emily reaches for a Muffin off the counter And Offers it to Eric*
Eric: Mom...
Randy: Come On Eric, Make your Mom Happy!
*Eric smiles and Takes the Muffin from His Mom. She than Kisses Him On the Cheek.*
Emily: Have A Good Day.
Eric: Thanks Mom. Hey Dad, Can I Have 20 dollars?
Randy: What for?
Eric: The Ultimate Frank Gibson Collection CD Comes out today. Me and the Guys were gonna stop By The Music Store after School and Pick it up.
Randy: I Thought you were saving up for that?
Eric: I Was....But the guys wanted to Go See A Movie this Weekend. So i went with them.
Randy: Now Eric. I Know Frank Gibsons your favorite Singer, But your going to have to learn the Value of a Dollar. Especially 20 of them!
Emily: Maybe you could Go Over to Ben's House and Listen to His.
Eric: Yeah But Mom, Its not the same! I Want my Own.
Randy: Alright Eric....Ill LEND You the Money. You Can work it off Painting the Garage Saturday.
*Randy Hands Eric 20 dollars*
Eric: Thanks Dad. Ill be sure to get to work on that Bright and Early Saturday.
Randy: Yeah...Well you better not Scam That Billy Baldings Kid into doing it for you again.
Eric: Dad...Have A Little Trust!
*Randy Smirks It off as Eric Walks towards the door.*
Emily: Have A Good Day Honey
Eric: Thanks Mom, Bye Dad.
*Eric walks out the door With his Backpack And hops On His Bike. He than rides it down the street. Minutes later he arrives at the school and Parks the Bike. He than Looks over and sees A Teenage Boy with Glasses Using his Inhaler, Some other Kids almost Knock him over but keep on walking as if they didnt Notice him.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats my best friend Ben Sanders. We've been best friends Since the 2nd Grade, And as you can see....He doesnt get Noticed too Much. Hes Pretty Much your Standard Sterotypical Nerd...But You Couldnt ask for a better Friend.
*Ben Sees Eric, Waves and Smiles. Ben than begins walking towards Eric But trips Over a Bike, Knocking over all the Bikes except Eric's Whos is down at the end.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ummm....Well like i said, At Least hes a Good friend.
Ben: Hey Eric...Did you get the Money?
Eric: Sure Did. All I Had to do was Agree to Paint the Garage Saturday.
Ben: Which Means...
Eric: What do you think it means? Ill Get Baldings to do it.
*Ben Laughs as Him and Eric walk In the School. Once Inside the School they see A Teenage Boy Wearing A Leather Jacket with his Hair Greased back Talking to 2 Freshmen.*
Guy In Leather Jacket: Guys, im Telling ya. You Buy this Insurance For a Mear 20 Bucks, I Will give you Insurance for the ENTIRE Summer!
Freshman 1: I Dunno Eddie...
Freshman 2: Yeah, Since when do you need Insurance When your our age?
Eddie: Well Guys, Let me put it this way...If you Buy this Insurance from Me, I Will Make sure you guys go your entire Summer without getting Picked On.
Freshman 2: And what if we dont buy it?
Eddie: Than Your going to NEED Protection.....From ME!
*Eddie Pounds his Fist against his Other Hand*
Freshman 1: *Nervously* Seems like a good deal. You got it!
*The Freshmen Both Give Eddie 20 dollars*
Eddie: Wise Investment Boys.
*Eddie Smiles and Puts his arms around both of them*
Eddie: Pleasure doing Business with ya.
*The Freshmen walk off as Eddie smiles and counts his Money*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Eddie Minetti, My Other best friend. He just moved here last year from Las Vegas, Him and Ben Fight alot....But i know deep down their really good friends.
*Eddie walks Up to Ben*
Eddie: Hey Four eyes.
Ben: You Promised to stop calling me that...
Eddie: Oh right. Sorry Dorkasaurus.
Eric: Scamming Freshmen again Eddie?
Eddie: Heeey, Im From Vegas. I Learnt from the best of them.
*The 3 walk down the hallway*
Eric: Guys...In A Mear 9 Days, We are Free from High School...Free From Having to fit In...And Most of all....
Ben: Free From Principal Franklin.
Eric: Exactly!
*Principal Franklin Appears Behind Eric.*
Eric: You Know...Once we Graduate. I Think im gonna finally tell Old Man Franklin just what i think of him.
*Ben & Eddie Signal for Eric to stop.*
Eric: Whats wrong with you guys?.....Anyways, Im gonna go right up to that Bald Headed Clown and say "Principal Franklin...I Had to deal with you for 4 years. Well Your not the Boss of me anymore Pal, As A Matter of fact....
*Ben & Eddie continue to signal Chad to stop.*
Eric: Hes standing right behind me isnt he?
*Ben & Eddie both Nod their heads As Eric slowly turns his head around.*
Mr. Franklin: Bald Headed Clown Huh?
Eric: Bald Headed Clown?....You think THATS What i said? Nooooo...I Said Ba...Ba...Bold Headed.....Clon.
Mr. Franklin: Clon?
Eric: Its A Term of respect sir.
Mr. Franklin: Miller...I Know you can do better than that.
Eric: What Can I Say? Its the end of the year...Im Slacking.
Mr. Franklin: Slacking...Thats Certainly what you do best isnt It Miller?
Eric: Listen Mr. Franklin...
Mr. Franklin: No You Listen to me Kid. Ive had Kids like you in the Past....Your just like them. Think they can coast On By, Barely Pass everything....Than they end up in the Real world and do you know what they become?
Eric: High School Principals Sir.
*Ben And Eddie try not to laugh*
Mr. Franklin: You think your Funny Huh Miller? No....They become NOTHING! At the rate your going, Your going to become NOTHING! You Take Nothing seriously, You try to coast your way through Life, You think everythings Supposed to be for your personal fun. And what about you Minetti...
Eddie: What do you mean?
Mr. Franklin: Well...Miller barely makes, But your not making it at all. Your Grades are TERRIBLE! Now Im gonna Let you Graduate with the rest of the Class, But only if you take Summer School.
Eddie: WHAT? Summer School? But...
Mr. Franklin: No Butts Minetti, Your gonna have to make up For those Poor Grades. A Week In Summer School Wont hurt you...
Eddie: Summers short enough as it is...
Mr. Franklin: Suck it up Minetti. And as for you Sanders...You get good Grades. Your A Good Kid...What are you doing hanging around with these Punks?
Ben: Their my Friends Sir.
Mr. Franklin: Sanders, If you wanna get anywhere in life....FIND NEW FRIENDS!
*Mr. Franklin walks off*
Eric: Summer School?
Eddie: I Cant Believe this...That Old Geezer is making me give up A Week of my Summer.
Ben: Its Only a week Eddie...
Eddie: Yeah but its a Week of SUMMER....My Old Mans Making me go to College This Fall.
Eric: You got into College?
Eddie: Yeah, The Local One. My Dads Old Army Buddy Is the Dean.
Eric: *Laughs* Man I Pity you...Well You wont see Ben And I Messing around with things like College. Right Ben?.....
*Ben remains Silent*
Eric: Ben?.......You Cant be serious....
Ben: I Was Waiting for the right time to tell you guys....I Got accepted to Yale.
Eddie: YALE? Man....Your an even bigger Egghead than i thought.
Eric: Ben, Correct me if im wrong....But Yale is NOT In Driving Distance.
Ben: Its In Conneticut Eric.
*Eric Looks shocked*
Eric: Ben, We've Been best friends Since 2nd Grade. Your gonna just leave Like that?
*Ben Looks down as the Bell rings.*
Ben: I Have t go to Class.
*Ben walks off as Eric Continues to Look Shocked. After School Eric, Ben & Eddie are walking out of the School.*
Ben: Its not like We were going to live in the same Town Forever....We Knew one day we would Grow up and possibly go Seperate Ways.
Eric: No Ben...That thought never Crossed my Mind. Because as far as I Was concerned, We were going to stay in the same town together....Get Married at the same time To Some wonderful Girls, And Have Backyard BBQs watching Our Kids Play Together.
Ben: Eric Dont Do this...
Eddie: Eh Dont worry Eric. Im still gonna be in town.
Ben: Besides, I May Move back after Im done College.
Eric: MAY Move back? Geez Ben...Goodbye and Have a Nice life to you too.
*Eric Gets On his Bike.*
Ben: Werent we gonna go to the Music store?
Eric: Sure you dont have Studying to Do Mr. Yale?
Ben: C'Mon Eric...We still Have All Summer. Besides, We've been waiting for The Frank Gibson Ultimate Collection for Months.
Eddie: Yeah Come On Eric, Your the one that Got me into Frank Gibson. All you and Poindexter here have been talking about for the past 4 Months is this CD.
*Eric's Upset Look goes to a Little smile*
Eric: Yeah I Guess...
Eric's Voice As Narrator: In Case your wondering who Frank Gibson is, Hes An Old School Lounge Singer. Most Kids Nowadays arent In to that sorta thing...But Ive been Obsessed since the first time i heard Him When i was 6 years Old On My Aunt's Old Record Player. Ben And I Always Planned to see him in concert someday...I Guess he has other things on his Mind now.
Ben: So Lets talk about all this College stuff later and go get Our CDs.
Eric: Well...Alright.
*Suddenly A Boy Who appears to be a year or so Younger than the guys runs up.*
Boy: HEY GUYS!
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Billy Baldings. Hes spent the past year Trying to be one of us, But hes A Bit. Well...How should I Put it?...
*Billy Is shown Smiling*
Billy: Are you guys going to get the Frank Dibson CD? Can I Go with you?
Eric's Voice As Narrator: ...Annoying! But Hey....When you need something Done for you, Hes the guy to ask. The Kid would do Just about anything to be accepted. One time Someone asked Him if he would Jump off a Bridge If we told him to, And he actually did.
Eddie: Its Frank Gibson You Annoying little Twirp.
Eric: Eddie Eddie Eddie...Thats no way to talk to Our friend Billy.
*Eric Smiles and puts his Arm Over Billy's Shoulder*
Eric: Say Billy...Im Supposed to pain the Garage for my Dad this weekend, But....I Kinda already had Plans. You think you could cover for me man?
Billy: I Dunno....
Eric: Please Man....For A Friend!
Billy: Ohhhhh....Alright!
Eric: Thats My Man. Now my Dad leaves for work at 9 AM, And Mom Leaves At 9:30. Make sure your not their until they Both leave, And you gotta make sure your done By 5.
Billy: Anything for such a Great Friend like You Eric! I Just rememebred something though....I Cant go with you guys to the Music Store, I Promised my Mom id watch the Golden Girls Marathon with Her!
*Eddie Looks at Billy weird*
Eric: Dang....
Ben: What A Shame!
Billy: Yeah I Know....Well...See Ya!
Eric: Bye Billy.
*Billy Walks off.*
Eddie: Eric My Man...From A Master Scammer to a Master Scammer, I Must Say....Your good.
Eric: Its A Gift. Lets get going.
*Eric, Eddie And Ben all get on their Bikes and ride off. They are than shown In the Music Store Paying for their CDs.*
Cashier: Frank Gibson? Dude...Thats Old School.
Eric: Well, My Friend...Talent Does Not Have A Retirement Age.
Cashier: No, But Frank Gibson does. He Announced his Retirement Today.
Eric, Eddie & Ben: WHAT?
Cashier: Caught It on MTV News. Hes Having One last Concert At Madison Square Garden, Than hes retiring for good.
Eric: This cant be happening...
Cashier: Thatll be 19.95...Each.
*The 3 Guys pay the Cashier his Money, Than Walk out of the store. Eric sits against the outside of the store and Looks down depressed.*
Eric: Just when i thought this day couldnt get any worse...This Happens.
Ben: Frank Gibson Retiring....We always hoped this day would never happen.
Eddie: How do you think i feel?....Ive only been a Fan a year, And Hes already Retiring.
Eric: You guys are going off to College....Frank Gibsons retiring....Its like everything good In My Life is coming to an end.
Ben: Dont be so Dramatic...
Eric: Yeah thats easy for you to say Mr. Yale.
*Eric Stands Up*
Eric: Your gonna leave us Behind and become a Succesful Bigshot...Whats Gonna Happen to me Ben?
Ben: Well Maybe You should follow Principal Franklin's Advice.
*Eric Raises his eyebrow and Looks at Ben*
Eric: I Cant believe you just said that....That Man is our arch ENEMY!
Ben: Yeah I Know Eric...But he makes a good Point. Maybe its time you grow up and start Taking a little responsibility...Quit trying to coast through life.
Eric: I Cannot Believe What im hearing here...Can you believe this Eddie?
Eddie: No...No I Cant. Whats your problem Sanders?
Eric: You Know something Ben...Youve Changed.
*Eddie begins to walk off.*
Ben: Eric...Eric wait up.
*Ben walks up to Eric.*
Ben: Eric, Its not that im trying to change....But this is a Huge Oppurtunity for me Eric. Your my best friend, And i thought you would be happy for me.
Eric: What? Happy your leaving? No Ben, Im Sorry Im Not Jumping for joy that my best friend is leaving.
Ben: We'll still talk Eric. We can talk on the Phone...Or MSN Messanger.
Eric: Yeah...But For how Long Ben? Before you know it youll be making new snobby friends and going to Cocktail Partys. Youll Go on with your life and forget all about me.
Ben: Thats Not gonna Happen Eric.
Eric: Why? Why Isnt it going to Happen Ben? Why?
*Ben Looks at Eric trying to think of an answer, But than Looks down after not being able to answer.*
Eric: Yeah....Thats what i thought.
*Eric walks awag as Ben Is left Looking down. Eddie walks up to Ben.*
Eddie: Nice Going Foureyes...
*Eddie Pushes his way past Ben and walks off leaving Ben Looking Upset. Eric is than shown Laying in his bed Looking depressed when his Mom walks in.*
Emily: Eric Honey...Suppers Ready.
Eric: Im Not Hungry Mom.
Emily: Oh Honey, If you dont eat youll get sick.
Eric: What does it matter?....In Just a few Days I Graduate from High School And Enter Adulthood...My Best friend isnt even gonna be here anymore. Not to mention My Favorite singers Retiring.
Emily: Oh Honey...
Eric: Listen Mom, Is it Ok If i just skip Eating tonight?....Please?
Emily: Alright....But Ill Leave some for you in the Refridgerator inc ase you change your Mind.
Eric: Thanks.
*Emily walks out of the room. Eric than Lays a few More seconds when his Dad Walks In.*
Randy: Hey Eric...
Eric: Hey Dad.
Randy: Hows it going?
Eric: Not that Great.
Randy: Listen Eric. I Know things are changing in your life, And it seems like everythings changing so fast. But thats all part of Growing up.
Eric: Well Maybe im not ready to grow up...
Randy: Well..... Guess No One ever really is.
Eric: Except Guys like Ben That have theie Entire life Planned Out.
Randy: Well you must Admit Eric, Hes a Smart Kid.
Eric: TOO Smart...
Randy: Your smart too Eric....You Just dont use your brain to its full Potential. If you used Half the Brainpower that you use on those Schemes and Scams On your Schoolwork and Future...You Could be going to College too.
Eric: Why would i wanna waste my time on that? Ive waited years to get out of School...Why would i wanna Pay Money to go back?
Randy: *laughs* Alright Eric...Your Old enough to make your own Decisions. I Just hope you dont regret it some day.....Just remember, No Matter what happens to you....Your Mother And I Will always love you.
Eric: *Smiles* Thanks Dad
Randy: Ok....Enough Emotional Crap. Im gonna go eat, Sure you dont wanna Join Us?
Eric: Im Sure.
*Randy Smiles and walks out. Eric Lays their For a second and turns on the TV.*
TV Announcer: And Edwards Once again didnt comment. In Other news today, Long time Lounge Singer Frank Gibson Announced his retirement today. He will be doing one last concert 3 weeks from Today In Madison Square Garden On June 27th.
*Eric Turns off the TV, Than lays their thinking. His eyes than brighten up as he Sits Up and Looks like he has an idea. The next day at School Ben & Eddie are walking down the Hallway wehn Eric runs up and Puts his arms Over both their shoulders*
Eric: Good Morning Gentlemen.
Eddie: Eric?
Ben: I Thought you were mad at me.
Eric: Hey...I Cant stay mad at my best friend! Especially not when i have Such a Genius Plan.
Ben: Uh Oh...
Eric: No Man, Your gonna Like this.
Eddie: What is it?
Eric: This Summer is going to be the last time we're all Together having Fun. Thats why we need to make this Summer the best Summer....EVER!
Eddie: Sounds Good Man...
Ben: How?
Eric: You Know How Frank Gibsons Having his last Concert in New York In 3 weeks?
Eddie: Yeah
Eric: We're Going....
Ben: What?
Eddie: How did you score Tickets to That?!
Eric: Well I Havent actualy got the tickets yet....
Ben: Eric those tickets are 100 Dollars. Their sold out anyway.
Eric: We could go to Eddie's Brother. He always has Tickets for EVERYTHING.
Eddie: Yeah thats True...Man has connections.
Eric: As far as Money goes...Eddie has Money hes scammed away from Freshmen, Your Getting A Ton of it from your Dad as a Graduation Present.
Ben: What about you?
Eric: Ill sell My Bike...
Ben: WHAT? Eric you love that Bike....You Saved Up Months to get the 150 dollars for that 2 years ago.
Eric: And The price has gone down. But the way i fugure it, I Can stil get 100 Bucks off it. Besides...Im Thinking about getting a Car soon. Ok Eddie, Have your Brother Meet us after school today at 4.
Eddie: We'll be At your House.
Eric: Ok...And rememeber guys, This...Is gonna be OUR Summer!
*Eric smiles and walks off. Eddie Smirks at Ben as Ben Looks a little unsure. Later on at Eric's House, Eric & Ben are sitting outside when Eddie & His Brother Jason walk Up.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ladies and Gentlemen...You Have seen the scaming power of Myself, You Have seen the scamming power of Eddie....But Compared to this Guy, Eddie's Brother Jason Minetti....We're Amateurs! Like Eddie said, He also has "Connections". He can get you tickets to just about ANYTHING.
Jason: What can i do for you Gentlemen?
Eric: We want 3 tickets to the Frank Gibson Fairwell Concert.
Jason: Ouch...
Ben: What?
Jason: Those are gonna be VERY Hard to get......But hey, If anyone can get them....Jason Minetti can.
Eric: Great!
Jason: Now im not promising Nothin...But I Do Have a Buddy Up in New York. Ill See what i can do, And Talk to you guys in a few days.
*Jason walks off.*
Eric: This is great.
Eddie: This just may work.
Ben: How are we even gonna get their Eric?
Eric: Why do you always have to ruin the Mood Lately?...Anyways, Ive been thinking about that. If we're gona take a Trip to New York, We need to do it in style. Correct?
Eddie: Correct
Ben: Yeah....
Eric: Ben, Your Father's Mustang Convertible has been sitting In the Garage for much too Long...
Ben: Oh No.....NO WAY ERIC! My Father LOVES That Car....He would never let us take that.
Eddie: Sanders....Your Fathers a Pushover.
Eric: Plus he trusts you! Its worth a try...
Ben: *Sighs* Alright guys, Ill Try. But i dont think its going to work.
*Eric & Eddie smile. The 3 are than shown walking Up to Ben's House.*
Eric: Good Luck Man...
Eddie: And rememeber, The Mans A Pushover.
*Ben, Eric and Eddie walk In and see Ben's Father, Whos wearing Glasses exactly like Ben's, sitting at the table eating a Bowl of cereal.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Ben's Father Calvin. Hes A Really Nice Guy, But if you wanna know where Ben Got his Nerdyness....Theirs your answer. I Used to Come over before Ben's Mom Passed away When he was in 4th Grade. Neither Ben nor his Father have been the same since.
Calvin: Hi Ben...Eric.....Eddie isnt it?
Eddie: Yeah
Ben: Hey Dad, Can i talk to you about something?
Calvin: Sure Ben, Never Hesitate to Ask me about anything you need.
Ben: Its about Borrowing the Mustang.
Calvin: Except That!
Eric: Excuse me Mr. Sanders, I Know its None of my Business....But This is A Huge Oppurtunity for us. Its going to be our last Summer together, And we wanted to go and see Frank Gibson's Fairwell Concert.
Calvin: Well thats True, You Will be seperated after this Summer....Aw Heck, Why Not!
*Eric, Eddie and Ben Smile*
Ben: Thanks Dad!
Calvin: But you have to promise to be EXTREMELY Careful with it.
Ben: I Promise Dad.
Eric: And Ill Make Extra Sure he does sir.
Calvin: Your Good Boys.
Eric: Thank You Sir. I Have to be going now though.
Eddie: Me Too.
Calvin: Bye Boys
Eric: Bye Mr. S
*Eric & Eddie walk Out. Ben walks over to A Chair in the living room and sits down, Calvin follows him In.*
Calvin: Everything Ok, Kiddo?
Ben: Yeah its just....Do you think going to Yale is Such a great idea?
Calvin: Well its your Decision...But i thought you wanted to go?
Ben: I Did...At Least i thought i did.
Calvin: Gonna Miss your friends?
Ben: Yeah. That and....Im Kinda Scared.
Calvin: Well Ben, I Can Understand why you would be scared. But your a Bright young Boy, And I Know your going to Do Just Fine. Im Proud of you Son...And if your Mother was still alive, I Know she would be too. Heck...Shes Probably bragging about you to her friends in Heaven now.
*Ben Lets out a small Laugh than Hugs Calvin.*
Ben: Thanks Dad.
Calvin: You Will take good care of my Car, Right?
Ben: Of Course Dad
*Calvin Smiles and continues to hug Ben. A Few Days later At School Eric, Ben 7 Eddie are sitting in the Cafeteria eating Lunch.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: It Had been a few Days Since We Asked Jason, And we were getting a LIIITLE Worried.
Ben: Eddie, Did your brother Get the tickets or not?
Eddie: He didnt tell me. Just Said he'll Meet us Here after School.
Eric: Did he say that with an Enthusiatic Voice?
Eddie: It was hard to tell. He Just kinda said it...
Eric: Interesting....
*After School The Boys walk out of the school and see Jason sitting their on his Motorcycle.*
Eddie: So whats the news Bro?
Jason: Bout What?
Eric: Did you get the tickets?
Jason: Tickets? What Tickets?
*Eric, Ben & Eddie Look Somewhat Shocked until Jason Laughs and Pulls an Envelope Out of his Pocket, Than hands it to Eddie. Eddie Opens it and his eyes Widen.*
Eddie: Bro, I Knew youd come through!
Ben: Dude.....Your the Man!
Jason: Yes I Am. And dont ever forget that. Thatll be 350 Bucks.
Eric: But the Tickets were Only 100 Each...
Jason: Heeyy, I Worked hard to get these Babies. I Need a little Cash for Myself.
Eddie: What if we pay you the 300 bucks and wash Your Bike For the Summer?
Jason: I Dont Know...
Eddie: Ok...320 Bucks, And we'll wash your Bike for the Summer.
Jason: Deal. Pleasure doing business with you Boys.
*Eddie Hands Jason the Money. Jason than Starts his Bike and drives off.*
Ben: We Have to Wash his Bike for the Summer?
Eric: No....*Grins* Billy Baldings does.
*Ben & Eddie both smile as the 3 walk off Happy. 3 Weeks Later Eric, Ben & Eddie are shown in their Graduation Outfits Walking down the street.*
Eric: Well guys....Its finally Over. We are FREE From High School!
*The Boys all cheer when suddenly Principal Franklin drives up in his car.*
Principal Franklin: So You Kids must be excited about Graduating Huh?
Eric: We sure are Principal Franklin....Because as of right now, You No Longer have Control over us!
Principal Franklin: Miller...Not even you could ruin my Mood right now. Im going On A Nice Vacation.
Eric: Where to Sir?
Principal Franklin: Thats none of your Business Miller....By the way Minetti, You Better show up for Summer School! I Have Ms. Perkins Running Summer School this year, And shes gonna make sure your theie everyday this week!
Eddie: Yeah Whatever, Ill be their.
Principal Franklin: You Better....Or that diploma you got tonight Is Going in the Shredder, And Ill Have you anouther year!
*Principal Franklin drives off*
Eddie: Man....I Forgot all about Summer School.
Ben: We're Screwed....The Trip is Screwed.
Eric: Not Neccesarily...
Eddie: Yo Eric Man, I Love the way your so detirmined...But their is No way Im going through anouther year of High School.
Eric: Principal Franklin Is going on Vacation, Correct?
Eddie: Yeah.
Eric: And Youve neevr had Mrs. Perkins. So she probably doesnt even know what you look like....Correct?
Eddie: *Grins* Correct
*The next day Billy Baldings is shown walking into a Classroom.*
Mrs. Perkins: May I Help you?
Billy: Yeah...Im Eddie Pinetti. Im Here for Summer School.
Mrs. Perkins: Ok. Have a seat Mr. Pinetti.
*Billy sits down in the front row and smiles. Eric, Eddie, & Ben are outside Looking in the window.*
Eddie: Eric...You Are a Genius!
Eric: I Know.
*Eric Grins as the 3 walk Off. Later that night Eric is eating Supper with his Parents.*
Randy: So Tommorows the Big Trip Huh?
Eric: Yep.
*Eric Takes a bite of food.*
Emily: Are you sure you want to do this Eric?
Eric: Of course. Dont worry Mom...We're Old enough. Plus we already Payed for the Tickets.
Randy: And Calvin said you guys could Borrow his Mustang?
Eric: Yep.
Emily: Well just be Careful. Thats about a 500 Mile trip.
Eric: Yeah but itll be fun.
Randy: Just realize theirs alot of weirdos out their.
Eric: Dad theirs alot of weirdos in this Town...
*Randy & Emily Laugh*
Randy: You Know what i mean.
Eric: Dont worry Dad. I Know how to take care of Myself.
Randy: Alright Eric.
*Everyone clears their Dishes as Randy Pats Eric on the back. The next Morning Eric Is walking down the stairs with his Suitcases.*
Emily: Have everything Eric?
Eric: Yep. Extra Clothes, Tooth Brush, Magazines and stuff in case i get bored.
Emily: What about food?
Eric: The guys and i were just thinking of going to Fast Food Places along the way.
*Randy Digs His wallet out of His pocket and digs out 100 dollars*
Randy: Heres A Little something for thr trip. Think of it as a Graduation Present.
Eric: Gee, Thanks Dad!
*Eric Hugs His Parents. He than hears A cars Horn.*
Eric: Thats the guys.
*Emily wipes a tear out of her eye*
Eric: Oh Mom...Ill Be back in a week.
*Eric Hugs his Mom one last time, Than walks out the door and walks towards the Car.*
Eric: Buy Mom...Buy Dad.
*Eric's Parents wave as Eric gets In the Passenger seat of the Mustang. Ben is driving and Eddie is in the back seat. The Car drives off as Randy & Emily stand Watching the Car go.*
Emily: Our Baby Boy is all grown up.
Randy: Yeah....But He'll be back in a week.
Emily: Yeah...But the house is gona feel so alone.
*Randy's Eyes Bright Up as he smiles*
Randy: Alone Huh?
*Randy Makes his eyebrows go up and down.*
Emily: Why Randy....You Tiger!
Randy: Roarrr
*Randy Picks Emily up and runs with her back into the House. In the Car Eric, Ben and Eddie are Laughing and Having a Good time as Frank Gibson Singing "Whats New Pussycat" Plays Over the Radio.*
Eric: This Is great...This almost makes me forget that your leaving for Yale.
Ben: Yeah. Like i said Man...We Have all Summer!
*The Car drives on down the road as the guys continue to have fun. Later on at night they start to Look tired.*
Eddie: Hey Guys, Isnt i about time we find a Hotel?
Eric: Kinda Limited On Money here Eddie.
Eddie: Alright....I Have A Plan. Stop at the next Hotel.
*Ben keeps on driving until he sees a Days Inn. Ben drives In.*
Eddie: You guys Stay out here.
*Eddie hops out of the car and walks into the Lobby.*
Eric: What do you think his Plan Is?
Ben: Doesnt Matter.....I Know its not gonna be Good. But Im So Tired ill go with it anyway.
*Eddie walks out of the Hotel with A Key.*
Eddie: Ok Guys. I Got us a room For Only 40 Bucks.
Ben: You Got 3 Rooms For 40 bucks?
Eddie: No One Room....
Eric: With 3 beds?
Eddie: Not Exactly....And We have to sneak Ben In.
Ben: How did i know this was going to be a bad idea?
*Eric And Eddie are Shown walking Through Hallway of Hotel With A Large Bag. When they get to their room The Hotel Manager is their to Greet them.*
Hotel Manager: Whats with the bag?
Eric: We Ummm....Have Alot of Stuff...
Hotel Manager: Oh....Ok. Well i set up the Cot you wanted.
Eddie: Thanks Man.
*Eddie Gives the Hotel Manager a 5 dollar tip and the Hotel Manager walks off. Eric & Eddie carry the Bag Into the Room and close the door. They set the bag down in the corner and Ben crawls out.*
Ben: Well that was Certainly one of the more Uncomfortable Moments In My Life.
Eddie: Yeah well You werent exactly Easy to lift either Their Foureyes.
Eric: Ok...So I See a King Sized Bed, And A Cot.
Eddie: The Kingsized Bed Is Mine, The Cot is yours.
Ben: Where am i supposed to sleep?
Eddie: This Room Has a very comfortable floor.
Ben: Im Not sleeping on the floor! Come On Eddie....That Kingsized Bed is HUGE. Theirs enough room for Both of us on their.
Eddie: Right....You think im gonna sleep with you?
Eric: Eddie, Be Realistic here. Ben needs a Place to sleep too.
Eddie: Alright....Alright Fine. But He BETTER Stay to his own side. Sanders, If you Even so Much as TOUCH Me in the Night...I Will Kill You.
*Ben rolls his eyes and Gets on his side of the bed. Eddie lays On His and Eric lays on the cot.*
Eric: This Cot is hard as a rock...
Eddie: At least you dont have to sleep with a nerd.
Ben: Shut Up Eddie.
*Chad Slightly Laughs as the 3 go to bed. Later that night at about 2 AM Ben is Tossing and Turning, He than rolls over and Puts his arm around Eddie.*
Eddie: *In His Sleep* Ohh Catherine Zeta-Jones...
*Eddie Gets In Closer to Kiss Ben when they both wake Up Horrified. They Both scream as Eric wakes up.*
Eric: WHAT? WHATS THE MATTER?
*Eddie Jumps off the bed*
Eddie: THIS NERD HAD HIS ARM AROUND ME!
Ben: Yeah..WELL AT LEAST I WASNT TRYING TO KISS YOU!
Eddie: Thats IT...We're going back to the original Plan. YOUR SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR PAL!
Ben: No. You Know what?
*Ben takes his Pillow and A Blanket off the bed and heads to the door.*
Ben: ILL SLEEP IN THE CAR!
*Ben walks out and Slams the door. Eric is sitting up in his cot Looking confused as Eddie still Looks Somewhat Horrified.*
Eddie: Yo Eric....Your gonna Forget all about this...Right?
Eric: Well It wont be easy, But God Knows Ill Try
Eddie: Yeah...
*Ben runs back in Out of Breath. He than stops and Takes a Puff from his Inhaler*
Ben: GUYS....
Eric: What is it Ben?
Ben: THE CAR....
Eddie: What?
Ben: THE CAR IS GONE!
Eric: Gone? What do you mean Gone?
Ben: I MEAN ITS GONE! ITS NOT THEIR!
Eric: Thats Impossible...
Ben: Go Look for yourself!
*Eric, Ben & Eddie all walk outside and Notice the Car Is Missing.*
Eddie: Awwwww Crap.
Ben: I Cant believe this.....I Absolutely Cannot believe this.
Eric: Take it easy Ben. Lets go talk to the Manager.
*Eric, Ben & Eddie All walk into the Lobby and walk up to the Manager.*
Ben: Excuse me Sir.
Hotel Manager: Wait a Minute...Who are you?
Ben: Im going to be honest with you, I Snuck in the Hotel with these guys.
Hotel Manager: Woah Woah....You guys only payed me for 2 people. Im gonna have to ask for anouther 20 dollars.
Ben: We'll Pay you in a Minute. First i wana know where my Car is.
Hotel Manager: What are you talking about?
Ben: MY CAR WAS OUT THEIR, AND NOW ITS NOT!
Hotel Manager: Ohhh....Tough Luck Kid. Thats the 3rd Car Robbery Here This Week.
Ben: CAR ROBBERY?
Hotel Manager: Tough Luck Kid...Now wheres my Extra 20 dollars?
Ben: Eric...Hurry up and pay the Man.
Eric: Ummm....I Cant.
Ben: Why Not?
Eric: When Eddie & I Snuck you In, We forgot to go get the rest of the Luggage out of the Car.....And all of our Money was in their.
Ben: Oh Great.....Just PEACHY!
Hotel Manager: Listen, I Know youve been through alot. So Ill let the 20 bucks Pass, But your gonna have to leave the room Right Now And Get Outta Here.
Ben: Fine...The Only thing we had in their was An Empty bag anyway.
*Eddie Hands the Hotel Manager the Key And the 3 walk out. Its about 2:30 AM And Their standing in the Hotel Parking Lot.*
Eddie: So Now what?
Ben: Well its Less than 100 Miles back Home. We could probably find a cab willing to take us back, And My Dad will pay them when we get home.
Eric: HOME? Dude..We only have 3 days left to get to the Frank Gibson Concert.
Ben: Eric, Are you Understanding whats Happening Here? I LOST MY DADS CAR!.....Hes gonna Ground me til Im 30.
Eric: What does it matter, You leave for Yale In A Few Months.
Ben: Yeah....But first i have to Spend the entire Summer with him. Hes gonna Kill Me...
Eric: Exactly! Ben, For as long as i can remmeber we've Dreamed about seeing Frank Gibson in Concert. This Concert is something we can remember for the rest of our lives....Now when you get back home, Your right...Your Dads gonna be FURIOUS. Hes gonna Yell At you, Ground You, And Go Crazy. Than hes gonna go and call my Parents, And Ill Probably be in Trouble too. Shouldnt we at least enjoy this Concert Before spending the Summer Grounded? This Concert alone would make the Summer great, And Im Not gonna go back home until I Get to this concert. WHOS WITH ME?
Eddie: I Am!
*Eddie walksa up to Eric ansd they High five*
Eric: How about it Ben....Gonna Join Us and have a good time before getting Yelled at....Or spend your last Summer Of Childhood Doing Nothing but being Grounded.
Ben: Alright....Ill Go! But we go home RIGHT After the Concert.
Eric: Absolutely.
Eddie: But how we gonna get their?
*Al 3 begin thinking. Hours later its Daylight and their all walking down the street.*
Ben: My Feet are Killing me...
Eddie: Its HOT
Eric: Im Hungry...
*Just Than A Trailer Truck drives Up And the Driver Looks out the window.*
Driver: YOU BOYS NEED A RIDE?
*The Boys All Smile and Nod their heads*
Driver: HOP IN!
*Minutes Later Chad & Ben are sitting in the front seat with the driver, Eddie is in the back Sleeping.*
Driver: Boy Your Friend was Tired...
Eric: Yeah...We didnt get much sleep last night.
Driver: Ah......The Names Harold.
Eric: Im Eric
Ben: Ben
Eric: And Sleeping Beauty back their is Eddie.
Harold: Where you guys headed?
Eric: New York City.
Harold: Why you kids going all the way to New York?
Ben: We're going to a Frank Gibson Concert.
Harold: Oh Wow...I Love Frank Gibson! Is that the Fairwell concert your going to?
Eric: Yep.
Harold: Oh Man, I Wish I Could Go...
*Suddenly a Loud Farting Noise comes from Harold's Direction. Eric & Ben Look at Him Grossed Out.*
Harold: ......What?
Eric: Dude, What did you eat?
Harold: Couple Of Hitchikers...
Ben: Excuse Me?
*Harold Starts Laughing, Eric & Ben Nervously start Laughing with him.*
Eric: Lets...Listen to the radio?
Harold: Sure. Go Ahead.
*Eric Turns on the radio and Dean Martin's "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" Plays.
Harold: Thats a great song. True Too...Everybody does love somebody sometimes. You Guys ever been in Love?
Ben: No.
Eric: Sorta
Ben: Nina Malone?
Eric: Yeah....I Was JUST About to ask her out before Her Parents Moved her to Nebraska.
Ben: Dude that was 7th Grade....You were too chicken too ask her out anyway.
Eric: Was Not.
Ben: Its funny....Your always so Cool, Calm and Collected. Think Your such a Hotshot....Yet when it comes to Girls, Your worse than The rest of us.
Eric: Ben..Its not that i was scared. I Was just waiting for the right time.
Ben: Sure...Whn was that, 2030?
*Eric Rolls his eyes as Harold Laughs. The Dean Martin song ends and News comes on the radio.*
News Caster: Ladies and Gentlemen we have breaking news for people In the New Hampshire area.
Ben: Heh...Thats where we are.
News Caster: A Mysterious Truck Driver has been picking up Hitch Hikers Throughout New Hampshire lately With The Hitch Hikers...Never To be seen again. From what we have heard...The Truck Driver has already been in Jail for this Once And Escaped. He Has been Known to Kill and actually Eat the Remains of the Humans....His Real name Is Tim, But we have heard reports he now goes by the name....Harold.
*Eric Raises an eyebrow and Looks over at Harold, Eric than Looks at Ben who has a Horrified Look on his face. Both Boys Look at each other and scream, Than open the truck door and Dive out as the Truck drives By.*
Eric: That was a Close One....
Ben: We Could have been Killed.
*Both Boys smile of Relief, Than Look at each other in Horror again*
Eric & Ben: EDDIE!
*Eric and Ben start chasing after the Trailer Truck when they see Eddie standing in the street Looking at them Mad.*
Ben: EDDIE....WHAT HAPPENED?
Eddie: You guys were gonna leave me with that Whacko werent you?
Eric: We forgot Man....Howd you get away?
Eddie: I Said if he Let me go he could have my Klondike Bar. It Melted Anyway....He didnt seem to care.
*Eric & Ben Look at each other odd, Than Sigh of Relief that Eddie is Ok. The 3 than start walking.*
Eric: Ok...We're Once again Rideless.
Ben: At least the trucker took us a little distance. We're Almost in Massachussetts Now.
*The 3 Look Upset, Than begin walking. Later On in the Day their arrive at a Rest Area. Their all out of breath and Ben Takes a Puff of his Inhaler.*
Ben: I Gotta Pee...
Eddie: Me Too.
Eric: Go Ahead...Ill wait out here.
*Ben & Eddie walk In. Eric stands Outside waiting as he begins to walk around, He than Notices a Corvette Convertible.*
Eric: Nice....Car.
Girl's Voice: Thanks!
*Eric Looks awkward as he Looks up and sees a Girl, About his Age walking out of the Rest Area.*
Eric: Is this Yours?
Girl: Yeah, My Parents gave it to me as a Graduation present. I Just got it a week ago.
Eric: Neat....I Just Graduated a week ago too.
Girl: Wow, Really?
Eric: Yeah....Im Eric Miller.
Girl: Tiffany Foster
Eric: Nice to meet You.
Tiffany: You Too. So wheres your Car?
Eric: Dont Have One...Well I DID....But it got Stolen.
Tiffany: That Stinks. Where are you from?
Eric: Appleton, Maine...Im Headed to the Frank Gibson Fairwell Concert in New York.
Tiffany: Oh My God....So Am I!
Eric: No Way!
Tiffany: Ive never met anyone My Own age that actually likes him....
Eric: Hes the best!
Tiffany: Im From Manchester, New Hampshire. Say...My Car is big enough for 2, Want to ride to the concert with me?
Eric: Wow...Id Love to!
*Eric Looks over and sees Ben & Eddie walking out of the Rest Room. Eddie Smacks Ben In the back of the head and Laughs As Bn turns around and yells at him.*
Eric: But i cant....See, My Friends are with me. And I Cant just Abandon them...
Tiffany: Oh....Ok. Well maybe ills ee you their.
Eric: I Certainly Hope So
*Tiffany Smiles and Lets out a slight Laugh.*
Tiffany: Well, See you later.
Eric: Bye...
*Tiffany gets in the car and rives fof after waving at Eric One more Time. Eric Watches as the Car rives off and keeps smiling. Ben & Eddie see this and walk up to him.*
Eddie: Yo Eric, Who was that?
*Eric Keeps Smiling and staring at the Car.*
Eddie: ERIC!
*Eric Snaps out of it and Looks at Eddie>8
Eric: Oh....Just A Girl I Met. Shes going to the Frank Gibson Concert too.
Eddie: You shoulda asked for a Ride dude!
Eric: Only A Two seater.
Eddie: Ah.
*Ben Looks at Eric and Smiles*
Ben: That Look on your face sure Looks Familiar....I Havent seen it since Nina Malone Moved. Looks Like Erics In Love.
Eric: Please Ben....I Am Not.
Ben: You Are Too! You Got it BAD!
Eric: I Just Met Her! Besides....Theirs Gonna be Thousands of people at the Frank Gibson Concert. Whos to say Im ever gonna see her again?
Ben: Good Point...
Eric: We better get going again.
Eddie: Eric Man....Im Tired. We're In Mass Now, Its almost Dark, And we still Have 2 days left to get to New York. Lets Find a Place to sleep.
Ben: I Dont know if you realize this Eddie.....But we dont exactly have any Money.
Eddie: Theirs gotta be something.
*The 3 start to walk off down the street More. After A Few Minutes Eric stops and sees a sign At A Club that says "KAROKE CONTEST. FIRST PRIZE: $500".*
Eric: Guys....I Think I Have an Idea.
*Eric, Ben & Eddie are shown Up On Stage.*
Eric: *Singing* YOUUUUUU LIGHT UP MY LIIIIIIFE. YOU GIVE ME HOPE....
Eddie & Ben: *Background Singing* AHHHH
Eric: ....TO CARRY ON!! YOU LIGHT UP MY DAAAAY....AND FILL MY NIIIIIIGHTS......WIIIITH SOOONG!
*Eric, Eddie & Ben are shown outside With Eric Counting Money.*
Ben: I Cant Believe we won that....
Eric: Please. Our Only competition was those 2 Truckers singing I Got You Babe.
Ben: I Thought Duke & Rex were pretty good.
*Eddie Shivers*
Eric: Well we Have enough for a Hotel room Tonight, Than Tommorow we can take the Bus to New York.
Ben: Ill give you Credit Eric....For the first time, It actually Looks like this trip wasnt a Total disaster.
Eric: You gotta trust me More Ben!
*The Next Day the 3 are Boarding a Bus.*
Bus Driver: Welcome Aboard.
*Eric & Eddie sit in the seat behind the Driver. Ben Sits in the seat Behind Them.*
Bus Driver: So....Whats A Couple Kids like you doing heading to The Big Apple?
Eric: We're On our way to the big Frank Gibson concert.
Bus Driver: Heh...Small World. Im going to too.
Eric: Really?
Bus Driver: Oh Yeah....Im A Fan from way back. I Used to go to his Concerts all the time in the 70s....That was the perfect place to meet Chicks.
Eddie: So you Had alot of Chicks?
Bus Driver: Well No.....But Their were alot of them their!
*The Driver Shuts the door and Starts the Bus, Than it drives off. That Night The Boys are all sleeping when the Bus stops. This wakes Everyone Up.*
Ben: Are we In New York Already?
Bus Driver: Nope. This is just a Pit stop. Go On In and have something to eat, And be sure to be back in 15 Minutes.
*Everyone gets off the Bus and goes in the Restaurant. Inside Eric, Ben & Eddie are sitting at A Table eating.*
Eric: We should arrive in New York city tommorow. That gives us a Day to Relax and see the sights before the Concert. From Here its Smooth Sailing...
Eddie: Eric....Your The Man!
Eric: Yes I Am.
*Eric Takes anouther bite of his Burger as Ben stands up.*
Ben: I Have to go to the bathroom. Be right back.
Eric: Alright But Hurry Up, We only have 5 minutes left.
*Ben Nods And walks into the bathroom. Eric & Eddie Keep eating*
Eric: So Anyhing yuo wanna see in New York?
Eddie: I Always wanted to see the Statue Of Liberty. I Like Tall Women.
*Eric Laughs*
Eric: A Walk through Central Park Could be fun too.
Eddie: Yeah, And the Eiffel Tower!
Eric: Eddie....Thats In France.
*Eddie Looks Awkward*
Eddie:....I Knew That
*Just Than Ben comes running out of the Bathroom*
Ben: TOILET OVERFLOW, TOILET OVERFLOW!
Eddie: How did I Know the Dork would embarass me this Trip? How did i freakin Know?
*Eric & Eddie walk up to Ben As One of the Waiters Runs in the Bathroom with a Plunger. Suddenly Water comes Splashing Out Of the Bathroom as Customers run out of the Diner. Eric, Ben & Eddie All Look Horrified as The Waiter walks out with Hands Full Of Toilet Paper*
Waiter: THIS....Much Toilet Paper?
*Ben Looks Embarassed. Eric, Ben & Eddie are than shown sitting in a Dark room when a Young Woman walks Up.*
Woman: Im Heather Michaels, OWNER Of this Diner....And You Guys are In Alot of Trouble.
Ben: Im Sorry.
Heather: Well Sorry wont Fix The Broken Toilet...Or the 300 Dollar Jukebox That Was destroyed when Covered in Water.
*Eric Sighs and Pulls Out his wallett. He takes out all of the Money.*
Eric: Heres 400 Dollars.
Heather: That Should just about cover it....Now Get out of my Restaurant and NEVER Come Back.
*Outside The guys are shown Standing In The Street Looking at Ben Like they want to Kill Him. Ben Is sitting Looking Scared.*
Eddie: Nice Going Poindexter....
Ben: It was an Accident.
Eric: An Accident that cost us all of our Money.
Ben: We won 500 Dollars in the Contest, That was Only 400.
Eddie: Uhhh HELLO! We spent The other Hundred On Last Nights Hotel room And The Bus Seats. The Bus that we ended up Missing because Some Moron Thinks he has to use A Years Supply of Toilet Paper In One Session.
Ben: I JUST Like to Make Sure its Clean...Ok?
*Eddie Looks at Ben and Smiles. He than begins Laughing. Ben Looks nervous and Nervously starts Laughing along with Eddie.*
Eddie: Oh Man.....Hahahaha.....Im Going To Kill You.
Ben: *Laughing* What?
*Eddie's Face turns to FURIOUS As He grabs Ben by the neck and starts strangling Him. Eddie Than Takes Ben's Head and starts bashing it against the wall.*
Eddie: YOU....COST....US....400.....DOLLARS......YOU........NERD
*Eddie Keeps Bashing Ben's Head into the wall As Eric stops Him. Ben than falls to the ground*
Eric: Calm Down Man...
Eddie: Calm Down?......CALM DOWN?.....
*Eddie walks up to the road.*
Eddie: WE'RE ONCE AGAIN RIDELESS! WE'RE STUCK HERE MILLER...
*Eddie walks bac up to Eric.*
Eddie: Everyone is right about you Eric....You Need to Grow Up.
Eric: Eddie...
Eddie: No Im Serious. For the past year I have went along with These Crazy schemes of yours....And Up Until now, Theyve all worked. But Your Not Perfect Miller...EVENTUALLY YOUR GOING TO FAIL!
Eric: I Know...My Science Teacher coulda told you that.
*Eric Laughs as Eddie Looks Unimpressed.*
Eric: Come On Eddie...
Eddie: No....No, Not this time Eric! Im Fed Up With your Stupid Ideas...
Eric: So What, You dont wanna be my friend anymore?
Eddie: I Didnt say That....But you gotta quit Schemeing your way through Life.
Eric: Id rather Scheme my way through Life than Scam Everyone like you do.
Eddie: Thats Different...
Eric: How? How is it Different Eddie? Your A Creep.....Im Not even sure why Im friends with you.
Eddie: What?
Eric: Everyone In School But Billy Baldings, Ben and I Hated You Eddie...Heck, Im Surprised Ben likes you with the way You treat him Like crap.
Eddie: I Do Not Treat Ben Like crap!
Eric: Oh No. Well Lets see....You Constantly call Him Nerd, Foureyes and Poindexter...You Belittle Him every chance you get.....AND DO I EVEN NEED TO BRING UP THE FACT THAT HES LAYING ON THE GROUND IN PAIN BECAUSE YOU JUST REPEATEDLY BASHED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE WALL!
Eddie:.....I Dont Have to take this. Screw you Guys....Im Heading back Home.
Eric: Come On Eddie....We've Made it this Far, We May as well go to the Concert.
Eddie: WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GET IT ERIC.....YOUR NOT GOING TO THAT CONCERT!
Eric: What?
Eddie: Everytime we get going and think we're gonna Make it, Something Happens. For Once in your Life, Why cant you just admit you were Beaten? Its Time to Grow Up Eric...Your not always going to get away with things, Your Plans wont always work, And Ben And I Wont always be around to Help you.
Eric: Why are you saying this Man?
Eddie: Because its TRUE! Im going back Home...Are you guys gonna come?
Eric: ........I Dont Know......I Just need some time to think.
Eddie: Fine. Ill see you home than?
Eric: Yeah......See You Home.
*Eddie walks off down the street. Eric sits Looking Upset as Ben begins To Get Up.*
Eric: You Ok?
Ben: Yeah. How about you?
Eric: I Just got hit by the Most Painful thing their is.
Ben: Concrete Wall?
Eric: No....The Truth.
Ben: I Can Speak with experience when I Say.....The Concrete Wall Hurts More.
Eric: Everyones Right Man....I Do have to Grow Up.
Ben: Eric...
Eric: Ive Been Avoiding It Because deep down....Im Afraid.
Ben: Afraid? Afraid of what?
Eric: Growing Up. I Mean....I Like my Life as it is. Growing up is gonna change everything.
Ben: Eric....Theirs no reason to be afraid of change.
Eric: So your telling me your not a Bit scared of going to Yale?
Ben: No......Well Yes. Petrified Actually....Plus im gonna miss you and Eddie. Well, Not so Much Eddie...
*Eric Laughs*
Ben: But the Point is, Whether your ready for it or not....Its gonna happen. And i think we both need to be ready for it.
Eric: Yeah....I Guess your right. Lets Go Home.
Ben: Home? After We've come this Far?
Eric: What are you talking about? You Wanted to go back Home after your Car got stolen....
Ben: Eric, Its definitely time we grow Up and Slow down with the Schemes and stuff.....But that doesnt mean they have to completely stop. You were right abck at the Hotel....You said This Is our Last Summer Together, And we need to enjoy it By doing something we'll never forget. Now Granted...This Trip Alone Il enver forget. But We need to get to that Concert to make it all worth while.
Eric: I Dunno Man...
Ben: Eric...You Can go ahead and Go Home with Eddie. Im going to that concert....It Wont be nearly as much fun without you their, But Dangit Im going....Now are you with me or not?
*Eric Thinks a Minute, Than Smiles and High Fives Ben. The Two than Hug.*
Eric: Lets Get to that concert...
*The 2 start walking off into the Night. The next Morning at Sunset their still walking When they see a sign that says "NEW YORK....30 MILES"*
Ben: LOOK.....ERIC LOOK!
Eric: Only 30 Miles. The Concerts tonight......I THINK WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT!
Ben: Maybe....We need a ride though.
Eric: After all we've been through, That would require some Kind of Miracle. Some kind of SAINT To Pick Us Up....
*Just Than A Car Comes Up and Stops. They Look Inside and See Principal Franklin driving with Eddie in the Passengers Seat.*
Eric: Principal Franklin?
Ben: Eddie?
Eddie: I Started Hitchiking Home when i ran into Principal Franklin....And you guys arent gonna believe where hes headed!
*Eric & Ben Both Look at each other confused. The Camera than shows Madison Square Garden with Lights Flashing and A Sign that says "FRANK GIBSON: FAIRWELL CONCERT TONIGHT". Principal Franklin's Car Pulls Up as Principal Franklin, Eric, Ben & Eddie All Get Out.*
Ben: Thanks for the ride Principal Franklin.
Principal Franklin: No Problem. I ALMOST Enjoyed Sight seeing with you guys today...
Eric: I Never knew you were a Fank Gibson Fan Mr. Franklin.
Mr. Franklin: Theirs alot you dont know about me Miller...Bu since youve Graduated and we're No Longer Arch Enemys...I Can Be a Little More Open with you. You Know I Used to be just like you when i was your age Miller.
Eric: Get Outta Town...
Mr. Franklin: No, Its True. I Think Ive Been In the Principal's Office more as a Teen Than As Principal.
Eric: So What Happened?
Mr. Franklin: I grew Up....Believe me, When i Graduated from High School i was PETRIFIED About the future. But than i went to College and Realized I Would be Just Fine. I Started out as a teacher, Than became Principal. And Believe me, Being A Principal Requires Just as Much Schemeing and Sneakyness as being a Student...
Eric: Really?
Mr. franklin: How You Think I Knew how to deal with you?
*Mr. Franklin & Eric Both Laugh. All 4 Walk In And Sit in their seats. Eric Is sitting Looking excited when suddenly Tiffany Walks Up to Him.*
Tiffany: Hi Eric!
*Eric Looks shocked and stands Up*
Eric: Tiffany! I Thought id never find you in This Place....
Tiffany: Im Pretty good at Spotting People Out in Public Places....Especially when I Like them.
*Eric Blushes and Tiffany Smiles. Eric than Gets Closer and Kisses Her.*
Mr. Franklin: *Whispering To Ben & Eddie* Like i said...Hes JUST Like Me at that Age!
*Eddie & Ben Laugh as Eric & Tiffany Stop Kissing.*
Eric: Wow.....
*Tiffany Laughs as They Both sit down. Just than Someone comes out on stage.*
Man: AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FOR THE LAST TIME IN CONCERT. WITHOUT FURTHER OR DUE.....FRANK GIBSON!
*Frank Gibson Walks Out on stage as everyone in the Audience Gos Ballistic.*
Frank Gibson: I Wanna Thank Everyone For coming to my fairwell Concert tonight. Of Course im gonna Miss Performing....And Change Is Kind of a Scary thing. But Im Very Happy to Have Had The Succes ive had and entertain all of my Fans, And Now its time to add anouther Chapter to My Life By Relxaing at Home and Playing with my Brand new Grandson. So I Hope everyone enjoys the show, Im gonna Make sure i go out In Style!
*The Audience Applauds as Music Begins to Play.*
Frank Gibson: *Singing* Its Not Unusual To Be Loved By Anyone....Its Not Unusual To Have fun with anyone. But when i see you hanging about with anyone....Its Not Unusual To see me Cryyyyy...I Wanna Die! Its Not Unusual to go out at anytime...But when i see you out and about its such a Criiime. If you should ever be loved by anyone...Its Not Unusual It Happens everyday, No Matter what ya say! Youll Find it happens all the TIIIIME....
*Everyone In The Audience Is Dancing To The Music at this Point.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: So This was it....We finally made it to the concert despite all the Obstacles. And it was DEFINITELY Worth the trip....We all Had alot of fun. You Know....Even though The entire Trip seemed like a Disaster, I Wouldnt change anything that happened In It. Except Maybe that Crazy Truck driver Guy......But I Got to spend some quality time wih my best Friends. I Know their not going to Be around forever, But the memorys will....So Its bes to just enjoy My time with them while i can Instead of worrying about when they leave. I Also Got to see a completely different side of Principal Franklin....Hes really not such a Bad Guy When you get past the fact that hes a Principal. This Trip also Allowed me to meet Tiffany.....*Sighs* Isnt she great? Now if youll excuse Me....I Have a Concert to enjoy.
*Everyone continues to Enjoy the Concert and Have a Great time as the scene Fades. Calvin Is Than shown standing In His Yard as Principal Franklin's Car drives in the yard. Ben, Eric & Eddie Are shown getting out of the Car as Calvin Looks confused.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Well The Concert was Done and we all went back Home.....Ben Returned to Face his Father And we decided to stick By Him. Ben's Dad was pretty angry about Losing His Car, But Luckily the Police were able to find the Guy that stole it.....
*The Hotel Manager Is Shown Getting His Mug Shot Taken.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ben ended up getting a Lecture from his Dad, But surprisingly he dint get angry. His Dad Understood it wasnt his Fault and Let him off the Hook Pretty Easily.
*Billy Baldings Is shown walking down the street As Eric, Ben & Eddie Walk up to Him.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: We decided to finally make it up to Billy for all the Stuff he did for us. So We decided to let him hang out with us for the rest of the Summer.
*Eric, Eddie & Ben are shown sitting On Couch Looking Horrified as Billy sits Smiling.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: The worst was when we let Billy pick what we did. Ever watched 5 Hours of Golden Girls In A Row?....We Did.
*A Moving Van Is shown At An Empty House as Eric Stands in the yard waiting and Smiling. Just Than Tiffany Drives in the yard In her Car and Gets out as Eric excitedly Walks over and they Hug Before Kissing.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Tiffany Decided to Leave New Hampshire and Move to Appleton So We coul be Together. The fact that Ben was Moving To go to Yale still Hurt.....But the Fact that Tiffany Moved here made everything Ok.
*Ben Is shown walking into Yale*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ben went ahead and went to Yale. He spent 4 years Studying Meterology....Than Returned To Appleton to Work as our Local Weather Man! I Wanted Ben to Stay Home, But deep down i also wanted him to become Succesful....Turned out great that he did both!
*Eddie is Shown walking down the Street In A Fine suit with his Hair Greased Back.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Eddie decided to clean up his act and give up on Scamming People. However his Talent of Lieing, Cheating & Stealing was Too Good To Just give up, So he decided to put them to good use...
*Eddie is shown walking into a Building That says "Minetti & Minetti Law Firm" And Looking at a Folder with Jason.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Him and His Brother Became Lawyers!
*Randy & Emily are shown Kissing*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: My Parents Are as Happy ever. They were a Little depressed when I Moved Out...
*Randy & Emily than fall to the floor and start Kissing more Passionately*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: But I Think theyll get over it...
*Billy Baldings Is Shown Sitting In Makeup Chair getting Make up done on his Face.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Billy Baldings ended up becoming a Famous Actor. We made sure we told EVERYONE That we knew Him.....Talk About a Big Switch.
*Calvin Is shown Mowing His Lawn.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Mr. Sanders continued on with his Normal Life....He made sure to brag to everyone He knew that his son was the Local Weatherman. *Laughs* Its not as Patehtic as It Sounds.
*Calvin wipes the sweat off his forehead when a Woman Walks out with Lemonade*
Woman: Some Lemonade Honey?
Calvin: Thanks!
*Calvin Takes a sip of the Lemonade, Than Kisses the Woman.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: He also Got remarried To A Woman Named Gloria That He Met At the Grocery Store. Ben felt a Little funny about it at first....But now hes just happy for his Dad. Speaking of Marriage....
*Wedding Music is heard as Everyone is shown sitting in Audience. Up at the front is Chad, Tiffany & A Minister.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Yep. 2 Years Later Tiffany And I...
*Eric Is shown Putting ring on Tiffany's Finger and Kissing her*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: ....Got Married! Everyone was their....Even Principal Franklin! Principal Franklin retired a few years Later. Guess who took his Place?....
*A Kid is shown walking into the Principal's Office, He closes the door and the door is shown with "Eric Miller: Principal" Written On It.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Who Woulda thought It? I Decided to go to College Afterall....The Local One with Eddie. 4 Years Later I Started as an English Teacher at the High School....And only a year after that, Principal Franklin & The Schoolboard decided i was the perfect guy to take his place as Principal. I Used to think School Principals were Totally Evil....But now That I Am One my outlook has Changed. I Actually Enjoy The Challenge of "Fueding" With Guys that Are like I Used to be. *Laughs* They think I Have No Clue whats going On And they can Get Things over on me....Amateurs.
*Eric & Tiffany Are shown Standing at BBQ Grill As Eric flips Burgers. Tiffany Kisses Eric as he smiles and Kisses her back. Ben is shown sitting at the Picnic Table with A Girl Thats wearing Glasses.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Theirs Ben And His Wife Jen. They Met at Yale after Walking into each other and Breaking their Glasses....From what i heard it wasnt A Pretty Site, But Ben says it was the greatest Moment in his Life. Im Happy for him!
*A Small Boy With Glasses exactly like Ben's Walks up to Ben & Jen and Hugs them, Than gets on Ben's Lap.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: And thats their Son Ken. I Swear hes the EXACT Image Of A Young Ben.....That Makes me Both Happy for him and Scared at the same time.
*Eddie & A Girl are shown On the other side of the Picnic Table*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Theirs Eddie & His Wife Pam. Pams a Lawyer too...As a matter of fact, They Met when they were Against Each other in a Case. The Case went On For Months and their was never a Clear Winner....I Guess the Competition turned them Both On, Because They were Found In the Empty Courtroom late One night, How Should I Put This..."Examining The Evidence".
*Eddie Kisses Pam*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: They got married Soon after and Pam came to work for Eddie & Jason's Law Firm. Their expecting their First Child in 7 Months.
*2 Kids than run up to Eric & Tiffany. One Looks Alot like a Young Eric, The other Like a Young Tiffany.*
Eric: Theirs Our Kids....Eric Jr. & Gwendolyn. My Family Is the Most Important thing In The World to me...And Life is perfect.
*Eric's Kids & Ben's Son Run around the Yard Playing as Eric & Tiffany Bring a Big Plate of Burgers over to the Picnic Table.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Life is Funny. When your young and Unprepared for life, You Sorta Have these Plans For your future...And than one day it Kicks In That your plans may not Go exactly the way you thought they would. But even if things dont go exactly the way you planned them, Some things you Predicted May actually come true. And No Matter what Happens, You Should always Just enjoy life as it comes Instead of Worrying about what Predictions didnt come true Or what Wrong May Happen. Growing Up can be a very scary thing...But Youll Enjoy it alot more when you Concentrate on the Good rather than the Bads. My Life didnt turn out EXACTLY Like i thought it would....It Turned out Better! And I Wouldnt Trade Places with anyone in The World.....
*One last shot of everybody at the Picnic Table eating is shown as the Camera Starts to fade out*
THE END
Eric Miller - Chad Doody
Ben Sanders - TF
Eddie Minetti - EFD
Randy Miller - Anson Wiliams
Emily Miller - Crystal Bernard
Principal Franklin - Sherman Hemsley
Tiffany Foster - Hilary Duff
Calvin Sanders - Wallace Shawn
Jason Minetti - Mathew Botuchis
Billy Baldings - Jack Wilson
Frank Gibson - Tom Jones
Hotel Manager - Danny Devito
Bus Driver - John Ratzenberger
Gloria - Beth Broderick
Freshman 1 - Lucas Beatty
Freshman 2 - Alex D. Linz
Music Store Cashier - Joseph Revilla
Jen - Yoli (From Happy Days Board)
Pam - Ravey (From Happy Days Board)
Mrs. Perkins - Katie (From Happy Days Board)
Harold The Truckdriver - Roby (From Happy Days Board)
Heather Michaels - Erin (From Happy Days Board)
Waiter - Jacob Dahlgren
Man That Introduces Frank Gibson - Jason Marsden
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*The Movie Begins In A Bedroom. The Room Is Filled with Regular Boy Stuff...A Few Sports Items and posters. A Small TV With A VCR, DVD Player and Playstation 2 in the corner, And A Bed with A Large Poster of A Guy Named "Frank Gibson" Over it. Laying In The Bed is a Teenage Boy, Suddenly His Alarm Clock goes off. The Boy, Barely wake...Trys to reach and turn the alarm clock off only to fall out of bed. The Boy Gets Up Angry and Turns the Alarm clock off. Than shakes his head to wake up.*
Boy's Voice As Narrator: My Name is Eric Miller And I Live in the very Boring Town of Appleton, Maine. Im Your Pretty Average 17 Year Old. Not sure what he wants to do In Life....Not Sure what he even wants to do for the Summer.
*Eric Is shown Putting His shirt On. He than walks down stairs and sees his Father sittng their Drinking Coffee and reading the Newspaper.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats My Father Randy Miller. Hes A Firefighter....It Seems like an exciting Job, But hes never actually done anything Major. More Proof that this town is Boring...We dont even have fires!
*Eric's Mom Is shown Putting a Plate Of Bacon & Eggs down for Randy.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: And Thats My Mom Emily. Shes Pretty Cool...For A Mom. Whenever i get in trouble Shes usually the one to take it easy On Me. Im Not saying she Lets me get away with things....But Shes Alot Less Strict than Dad.
Emily: Good Morning Eric. How Many eggs this Morning?
Eric: Oh No Thanks Mom, Im In A Hurry.
Emily: But you have to eat something...At Least have a Muffin.
*Emily reaches for a Muffin off the counter And Offers it to Eric*
Eric: Mom...
Randy: Come On Eric, Make your Mom Happy!
*Eric smiles and Takes the Muffin from His Mom. She than Kisses Him On the Cheek.*
Emily: Have A Good Day.
Eric: Thanks Mom. Hey Dad, Can I Have 20 dollars?
Randy: What for?
Eric: The Ultimate Frank Gibson Collection CD Comes out today. Me and the Guys were gonna stop By The Music Store after School and Pick it up.
Randy: I Thought you were saving up for that?
Eric: I Was....But the guys wanted to Go See A Movie this Weekend. So i went with them.
Randy: Now Eric. I Know Frank Gibsons your favorite Singer, But your going to have to learn the Value of a Dollar. Especially 20 of them!
Emily: Maybe you could Go Over to Ben's House and Listen to His.
Eric: Yeah But Mom, Its not the same! I Want my Own.
Randy: Alright Eric....Ill LEND You the Money. You Can work it off Painting the Garage Saturday.
*Randy Hands Eric 20 dollars*
Eric: Thanks Dad. Ill be sure to get to work on that Bright and Early Saturday.
Randy: Yeah...Well you better not Scam That Billy Baldings Kid into doing it for you again.
Eric: Dad...Have A Little Trust!
*Randy Smirks It off as Eric Walks towards the door.*
Emily: Have A Good Day Honey
Eric: Thanks Mom, Bye Dad.
*Eric walks out the door With his Backpack And hops On His Bike. He than rides it down the street. Minutes later he arrives at the school and Parks the Bike. He than Looks over and sees A Teenage Boy with Glasses Using his Inhaler, Some other Kids almost Knock him over but keep on walking as if they didnt Notice him.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats my best friend Ben Sanders. We've been best friends Since the 2nd Grade, And as you can see....He doesnt get Noticed too Much. Hes Pretty Much your Standard Sterotypical Nerd...But You Couldnt ask for a better Friend.
*Ben Sees Eric, Waves and Smiles. Ben than begins walking towards Eric But trips Over a Bike, Knocking over all the Bikes except Eric's Whos is down at the end.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ummm....Well like i said, At Least hes a Good friend.
Ben: Hey Eric...Did you get the Money?
Eric: Sure Did. All I Had to do was Agree to Paint the Garage Saturday.
Ben: Which Means...
Eric: What do you think it means? Ill Get Baldings to do it.
*Ben Laughs as Him and Eric walk In the School. Once Inside the School they see A Teenage Boy Wearing A Leather Jacket with his Hair Greased back Talking to 2 Freshmen.*
Guy In Leather Jacket: Guys, im Telling ya. You Buy this Insurance For a Mear 20 Bucks, I Will give you Insurance for the ENTIRE Summer!
Freshman 1: I Dunno Eddie...
Freshman 2: Yeah, Since when do you need Insurance When your our age?
Eddie: Well Guys, Let me put it this way...If you Buy this Insurance from Me, I Will Make sure you guys go your entire Summer without getting Picked On.
Freshman 2: And what if we dont buy it?
Eddie: Than Your going to NEED Protection.....From ME!
*Eddie Pounds his Fist against his Other Hand*
Freshman 1: *Nervously* Seems like a good deal. You got it!
*The Freshmen Both Give Eddie 20 dollars*
Eddie: Wise Investment Boys.
*Eddie Smiles and Puts his arms around both of them*
Eddie: Pleasure doing Business with ya.
*The Freshmen walk off as Eddie smiles and counts his Money*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Eddie Minetti, My Other best friend. He just moved here last year from Las Vegas, Him and Ben Fight alot....But i know deep down their really good friends.
*Eddie walks Up to Ben*
Eddie: Hey Four eyes.
Ben: You Promised to stop calling me that...
Eddie: Oh right. Sorry Dorkasaurus.
Eric: Scamming Freshmen again Eddie?
Eddie: Heeey, Im From Vegas. I Learnt from the best of them.
*The 3 walk down the hallway*
Eric: Guys...In A Mear 9 Days, We are Free from High School...Free From Having to fit In...And Most of all....
Ben: Free From Principal Franklin.
Eric: Exactly!
*Principal Franklin Appears Behind Eric.*
Eric: You Know...Once we Graduate. I Think im gonna finally tell Old Man Franklin just what i think of him.
*Ben & Eddie Signal for Eric to stop.*
Eric: Whats wrong with you guys?.....Anyways, Im gonna go right up to that Bald Headed Clown and say "Principal Franklin...I Had to deal with you for 4 years. Well Your not the Boss of me anymore Pal, As A Matter of fact....
*Ben & Eddie continue to signal Chad to stop.*
Eric: Hes standing right behind me isnt he?
*Ben & Eddie both Nod their heads As Eric slowly turns his head around.*
Mr. Franklin: Bald Headed Clown Huh?
Eric: Bald Headed Clown?....You think THATS What i said? Nooooo...I Said Ba...Ba...Bold Headed.....Clon.
Mr. Franklin: Clon?
Eric: Its A Term of respect sir.
Mr. Franklin: Miller...I Know you can do better than that.
Eric: What Can I Say? Its the end of the year...Im Slacking.
Mr. Franklin: Slacking...Thats Certainly what you do best isnt It Miller?
Eric: Listen Mr. Franklin...
Mr. Franklin: No You Listen to me Kid. Ive had Kids like you in the Past....Your just like them. Think they can coast On By, Barely Pass everything....Than they end up in the Real world and do you know what they become?
Eric: High School Principals Sir.
*Ben And Eddie try not to laugh*
Mr. Franklin: You think your Funny Huh Miller? No....They become NOTHING! At the rate your going, Your going to become NOTHING! You Take Nothing seriously, You try to coast your way through Life, You think everythings Supposed to be for your personal fun. And what about you Minetti...
Eddie: What do you mean?
Mr. Franklin: Well...Miller barely makes, But your not making it at all. Your Grades are TERRIBLE! Now Im gonna Let you Graduate with the rest of the Class, But only if you take Summer School.
Eddie: WHAT? Summer School? But...
Mr. Franklin: No Butts Minetti, Your gonna have to make up For those Poor Grades. A Week In Summer School Wont hurt you...
Eddie: Summers short enough as it is...
Mr. Franklin: Suck it up Minetti. And as for you Sanders...You get good Grades. Your A Good Kid...What are you doing hanging around with these Punks?
Ben: Their my Friends Sir.
Mr. Franklin: Sanders, If you wanna get anywhere in life....FIND NEW FRIENDS!
*Mr. Franklin walks off*
Eric: Summer School?
Eddie: I Cant Believe this...That Old Geezer is making me give up A Week of my Summer.
Ben: Its Only a week Eddie...
Eddie: Yeah but its a Week of SUMMER....My Old Mans Making me go to College This Fall.
Eric: You got into College?
Eddie: Yeah, The Local One. My Dads Old Army Buddy Is the Dean.
Eric: *Laughs* Man I Pity you...Well You wont see Ben And I Messing around with things like College. Right Ben?.....
*Ben remains Silent*
Eric: Ben?.......You Cant be serious....
Ben: I Was Waiting for the right time to tell you guys....I Got accepted to Yale.
Eddie: YALE? Man....Your an even bigger Egghead than i thought.
Eric: Ben, Correct me if im wrong....But Yale is NOT In Driving Distance.
Ben: Its In Conneticut Eric.
*Eric Looks shocked*
Eric: Ben, We've Been best friends Since 2nd Grade. Your gonna just leave Like that?
*Ben Looks down as the Bell rings.*
Ben: I Have t go to Class.
*Ben walks off as Eric Continues to Look Shocked. After School Eric, Ben & Eddie are walking out of the School.*
Ben: Its not like We were going to live in the same Town Forever....We Knew one day we would Grow up and possibly go Seperate Ways.
Eric: No Ben...That thought never Crossed my Mind. Because as far as I Was concerned, We were going to stay in the same town together....Get Married at the same time To Some wonderful Girls, And Have Backyard BBQs watching Our Kids Play Together.
Ben: Eric Dont Do this...
Eddie: Eh Dont worry Eric. Im still gonna be in town.
Ben: Besides, I May Move back after Im done College.
Eric: MAY Move back? Geez Ben...Goodbye and Have a Nice life to you too.
*Eric Gets On his Bike.*
Ben: Werent we gonna go to the Music store?
Eric: Sure you dont have Studying to Do Mr. Yale?
Ben: C'Mon Eric...We still Have All Summer. Besides, We've been waiting for The Frank Gibson Ultimate Collection for Months.
Eddie: Yeah Come On Eric, Your the one that Got me into Frank Gibson. All you and Poindexter here have been talking about for the past 4 Months is this CD.
*Eric's Upset Look goes to a Little smile*
Eric: Yeah I Guess...
Eric's Voice As Narrator: In Case your wondering who Frank Gibson is, Hes An Old School Lounge Singer. Most Kids Nowadays arent In to that sorta thing...But Ive been Obsessed since the first time i heard Him When i was 6 years Old On My Aunt's Old Record Player. Ben And I Always Planned to see him in concert someday...I Guess he has other things on his Mind now.
Ben: So Lets talk about all this College stuff later and go get Our CDs.
Eric: Well...Alright.
*Suddenly A Boy Who appears to be a year or so Younger than the guys runs up.*
Boy: HEY GUYS!
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Billy Baldings. Hes spent the past year Trying to be one of us, But hes A Bit. Well...How should I Put it?...
*Billy Is shown Smiling*
Billy: Are you guys going to get the Frank Dibson CD? Can I Go with you?
Eric's Voice As Narrator: ...Annoying! But Hey....When you need something Done for you, Hes the guy to ask. The Kid would do Just about anything to be accepted. One time Someone asked Him if he would Jump off a Bridge If we told him to, And he actually did.
Eddie: Its Frank Gibson You Annoying little Twirp.
Eric: Eddie Eddie Eddie...Thats no way to talk to Our friend Billy.
*Eric Smiles and puts his Arm Over Billy's Shoulder*
Eric: Say Billy...Im Supposed to pain the Garage for my Dad this weekend, But....I Kinda already had Plans. You think you could cover for me man?
Billy: I Dunno....
Eric: Please Man....For A Friend!
Billy: Ohhhhh....Alright!
Eric: Thats My Man. Now my Dad leaves for work at 9 AM, And Mom Leaves At 9:30. Make sure your not their until they Both leave, And you gotta make sure your done By 5.
Billy: Anything for such a Great Friend like You Eric! I Just rememebred something though....I Cant go with you guys to the Music Store, I Promised my Mom id watch the Golden Girls Marathon with Her!
*Eddie Looks at Billy weird*
Eric: Dang....
Ben: What A Shame!
Billy: Yeah I Know....Well...See Ya!
Eric: Bye Billy.
*Billy Walks off.*
Eddie: Eric My Man...From A Master Scammer to a Master Scammer, I Must Say....Your good.
Eric: Its A Gift. Lets get going.
*Eric, Eddie And Ben all get on their Bikes and ride off. They are than shown In the Music Store Paying for their CDs.*
Cashier: Frank Gibson? Dude...Thats Old School.
Eric: Well, My Friend...Talent Does Not Have A Retirement Age.
Cashier: No, But Frank Gibson does. He Announced his Retirement Today.
Eric, Eddie & Ben: WHAT?
Cashier: Caught It on MTV News. Hes Having One last Concert At Madison Square Garden, Than hes retiring for good.
Eric: This cant be happening...
Cashier: Thatll be 19.95...Each.
*The 3 Guys pay the Cashier his Money, Than Walk out of the store. Eric sits against the outside of the store and Looks down depressed.*
Eric: Just when i thought this day couldnt get any worse...This Happens.
Ben: Frank Gibson Retiring....We always hoped this day would never happen.
Eddie: How do you think i feel?....Ive only been a Fan a year, And Hes already Retiring.
Eric: You guys are going off to College....Frank Gibsons retiring....Its like everything good In My Life is coming to an end.
Ben: Dont be so Dramatic...
Eric: Yeah thats easy for you to say Mr. Yale.
*Eric Stands Up*
Eric: Your gonna leave us Behind and become a Succesful Bigshot...Whats Gonna Happen to me Ben?
Ben: Well Maybe You should follow Principal Franklin's Advice.
*Eric Raises his eyebrow and Looks at Ben*
Eric: I Cant believe you just said that....That Man is our arch ENEMY!
Ben: Yeah I Know Eric...But he makes a good Point. Maybe its time you grow up and start Taking a little responsibility...Quit trying to coast through life.
Eric: I Cannot Believe What im hearing here...Can you believe this Eddie?
Eddie: No...No I Cant. Whats your problem Sanders?
Eric: You Know something Ben...Youve Changed.
*Eddie begins to walk off.*
Ben: Eric...Eric wait up.
*Ben walks up to Eric.*
Ben: Eric, Its not that im trying to change....But this is a Huge Oppurtunity for me Eric. Your my best friend, And i thought you would be happy for me.
Eric: What? Happy your leaving? No Ben, Im Sorry Im Not Jumping for joy that my best friend is leaving.
Ben: We'll still talk Eric. We can talk on the Phone...Or MSN Messanger.
Eric: Yeah...But For how Long Ben? Before you know it youll be making new snobby friends and going to Cocktail Partys. Youll Go on with your life and forget all about me.
Ben: Thats Not gonna Happen Eric.
Eric: Why? Why Isnt it going to Happen Ben? Why?
*Ben Looks at Eric trying to think of an answer, But than Looks down after not being able to answer.*
Eric: Yeah....Thats what i thought.
*Eric walks awag as Ben Is left Looking down. Eddie walks up to Ben.*
Eddie: Nice Going Foureyes...
*Eddie Pushes his way past Ben and walks off leaving Ben Looking Upset. Eric is than shown Laying in his bed Looking depressed when his Mom walks in.*
Emily: Eric Honey...Suppers Ready.
Eric: Im Not Hungry Mom.
Emily: Oh Honey, If you dont eat youll get sick.
Eric: What does it matter?....In Just a few Days I Graduate from High School And Enter Adulthood...My Best friend isnt even gonna be here anymore. Not to mention My Favorite singers Retiring.
Emily: Oh Honey...
Eric: Listen Mom, Is it Ok If i just skip Eating tonight?....Please?
Emily: Alright....But Ill Leave some for you in the Refridgerator inc ase you change your Mind.
Eric: Thanks.
*Emily walks out of the room. Eric than Lays a few More seconds when his Dad Walks In.*
Randy: Hey Eric...
Eric: Hey Dad.
Randy: Hows it going?
Eric: Not that Great.
Randy: Listen Eric. I Know things are changing in your life, And it seems like everythings changing so fast. But thats all part of Growing up.
Eric: Well Maybe im not ready to grow up...
Randy: Well..... Guess No One ever really is.
Eric: Except Guys like Ben That have theie Entire life Planned Out.
Randy: Well you must Admit Eric, Hes a Smart Kid.
Eric: TOO Smart...
Randy: Your smart too Eric....You Just dont use your brain to its full Potential. If you used Half the Brainpower that you use on those Schemes and Scams On your Schoolwork and Future...You Could be going to College too.
Eric: Why would i wanna waste my time on that? Ive waited years to get out of School...Why would i wanna Pay Money to go back?
Randy: *laughs* Alright Eric...Your Old enough to make your own Decisions. I Just hope you dont regret it some day.....Just remember, No Matter what happens to you....Your Mother And I Will always love you.
Eric: *Smiles* Thanks Dad
Randy: Ok....Enough Emotional Crap. Im gonna go eat, Sure you dont wanna Join Us?
Eric: Im Sure.
*Randy Smiles and walks out. Eric Lays their For a second and turns on the TV.*
TV Announcer: And Edwards Once again didnt comment. In Other news today, Long time Lounge Singer Frank Gibson Announced his retirement today. He will be doing one last concert 3 weeks from Today In Madison Square Garden On June 27th.
*Eric Turns off the TV, Than lays their thinking. His eyes than brighten up as he Sits Up and Looks like he has an idea. The next day at School Ben & Eddie are walking down the Hallway wehn Eric runs up and Puts his arms Over both their shoulders*
Eric: Good Morning Gentlemen.
Eddie: Eric?
Ben: I Thought you were mad at me.
Eric: Hey...I Cant stay mad at my best friend! Especially not when i have Such a Genius Plan.
Ben: Uh Oh...
Eric: No Man, Your gonna Like this.
Eddie: What is it?
Eric: This Summer is going to be the last time we're all Together having Fun. Thats why we need to make this Summer the best Summer....EVER!
Eddie: Sounds Good Man...
Ben: How?
Eric: You Know How Frank Gibsons Having his last Concert in New York In 3 weeks?
Eddie: Yeah
Eric: We're Going....
Ben: What?
Eddie: How did you score Tickets to That?!
Eric: Well I Havent actualy got the tickets yet....
Ben: Eric those tickets are 100 Dollars. Their sold out anyway.
Eric: We could go to Eddie's Brother. He always has Tickets for EVERYTHING.
Eddie: Yeah thats True...Man has connections.
Eric: As far as Money goes...Eddie has Money hes scammed away from Freshmen, Your Getting A Ton of it from your Dad as a Graduation Present.
Ben: What about you?
Eric: Ill sell My Bike...
Ben: WHAT? Eric you love that Bike....You Saved Up Months to get the 150 dollars for that 2 years ago.
Eric: And The price has gone down. But the way i fugure it, I Can stil get 100 Bucks off it. Besides...Im Thinking about getting a Car soon. Ok Eddie, Have your Brother Meet us after school today at 4.
Eddie: We'll be At your House.
Eric: Ok...And rememeber guys, This...Is gonna be OUR Summer!
*Eric smiles and walks off. Eddie Smirks at Ben as Ben Looks a little unsure. Later on at Eric's House, Eric & Ben are sitting outside when Eddie & His Brother Jason walk Up.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ladies and Gentlemen...You Have seen the scaming power of Myself, You Have seen the scamming power of Eddie....But Compared to this Guy, Eddie's Brother Jason Minetti....We're Amateurs! Like Eddie said, He also has "Connections". He can get you tickets to just about ANYTHING.
Jason: What can i do for you Gentlemen?
Eric: We want 3 tickets to the Frank Gibson Fairwell Concert.
Jason: Ouch...
Ben: What?
Jason: Those are gonna be VERY Hard to get......But hey, If anyone can get them....Jason Minetti can.
Eric: Great!
Jason: Now im not promising Nothin...But I Do Have a Buddy Up in New York. Ill See what i can do, And Talk to you guys in a few days.
*Jason walks off.*
Eric: This is great.
Eddie: This just may work.
Ben: How are we even gonna get their Eric?
Eric: Why do you always have to ruin the Mood Lately?...Anyways, Ive been thinking about that. If we're gona take a Trip to New York, We need to do it in style. Correct?
Eddie: Correct
Ben: Yeah....
Eric: Ben, Your Father's Mustang Convertible has been sitting In the Garage for much too Long...
Ben: Oh No.....NO WAY ERIC! My Father LOVES That Car....He would never let us take that.
Eddie: Sanders....Your Fathers a Pushover.
Eric: Plus he trusts you! Its worth a try...
Ben: *Sighs* Alright guys, Ill Try. But i dont think its going to work.
*Eric & Eddie smile. The 3 are than shown walking Up to Ben's House.*
Eric: Good Luck Man...
Eddie: And rememeber, The Mans A Pushover.
*Ben, Eric and Eddie walk In and see Ben's Father, Whos wearing Glasses exactly like Ben's, sitting at the table eating a Bowl of cereal.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Thats Ben's Father Calvin. Hes A Really Nice Guy, But if you wanna know where Ben Got his Nerdyness....Theirs your answer. I Used to Come over before Ben's Mom Passed away When he was in 4th Grade. Neither Ben nor his Father have been the same since.
Calvin: Hi Ben...Eric.....Eddie isnt it?
Eddie: Yeah
Ben: Hey Dad, Can i talk to you about something?
Calvin: Sure Ben, Never Hesitate to Ask me about anything you need.
Ben: Its about Borrowing the Mustang.
Calvin: Except That!
Eric: Excuse me Mr. Sanders, I Know its None of my Business....But This is A Huge Oppurtunity for us. Its going to be our last Summer together, And we wanted to go and see Frank Gibson's Fairwell Concert.
Calvin: Well thats True, You Will be seperated after this Summer....Aw Heck, Why Not!
*Eric, Eddie and Ben Smile*
Ben: Thanks Dad!
Calvin: But you have to promise to be EXTREMELY Careful with it.
Ben: I Promise Dad.
Eric: And Ill Make Extra Sure he does sir.
Calvin: Your Good Boys.
Eric: Thank You Sir. I Have to be going now though.
Eddie: Me Too.
Calvin: Bye Boys
Eric: Bye Mr. S
*Eric & Eddie walk Out. Ben walks over to A Chair in the living room and sits down, Calvin follows him In.*
Calvin: Everything Ok, Kiddo?
Ben: Yeah its just....Do you think going to Yale is Such a great idea?
Calvin: Well its your Decision...But i thought you wanted to go?
Ben: I Did...At Least i thought i did.
Calvin: Gonna Miss your friends?
Ben: Yeah. That and....Im Kinda Scared.
Calvin: Well Ben, I Can Understand why you would be scared. But your a Bright young Boy, And I Know your going to Do Just Fine. Im Proud of you Son...And if your Mother was still alive, I Know she would be too. Heck...Shes Probably bragging about you to her friends in Heaven now.
*Ben Lets out a small Laugh than Hugs Calvin.*
Ben: Thanks Dad.
Calvin: You Will take good care of my Car, Right?
Ben: Of Course Dad
*Calvin Smiles and continues to hug Ben. A Few Days later At School Eric, Ben 7 Eddie are sitting in the Cafeteria eating Lunch.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: It Had been a few Days Since We Asked Jason, And we were getting a LIIITLE Worried.
Ben: Eddie, Did your brother Get the tickets or not?
Eddie: He didnt tell me. Just Said he'll Meet us Here after School.
Eric: Did he say that with an Enthusiatic Voice?
Eddie: It was hard to tell. He Just kinda said it...
Eric: Interesting....
*After School The Boys walk out of the school and see Jason sitting their on his Motorcycle.*
Eddie: So whats the news Bro?
Jason: Bout What?
Eric: Did you get the tickets?
Jason: Tickets? What Tickets?
*Eric, Ben & Eddie Look Somewhat Shocked until Jason Laughs and Pulls an Envelope Out of his Pocket, Than hands it to Eddie. Eddie Opens it and his eyes Widen.*
Eddie: Bro, I Knew youd come through!
Ben: Dude.....Your the Man!
Jason: Yes I Am. And dont ever forget that. Thatll be 350 Bucks.
Eric: But the Tickets were Only 100 Each...
Jason: Heeyy, I Worked hard to get these Babies. I Need a little Cash for Myself.
Eddie: What if we pay you the 300 bucks and wash Your Bike For the Summer?
Jason: I Dont Know...
Eddie: Ok...320 Bucks, And we'll wash your Bike for the Summer.
Jason: Deal. Pleasure doing business with you Boys.
*Eddie Hands Jason the Money. Jason than Starts his Bike and drives off.*
Ben: We Have to Wash his Bike for the Summer?
Eric: No....*Grins* Billy Baldings does.
*Ben & Eddie both smile as the 3 walk off Happy. 3 Weeks Later Eric, Ben & Eddie are shown in their Graduation Outfits Walking down the street.*
Eric: Well guys....Its finally Over. We are FREE From High School!
*The Boys all cheer when suddenly Principal Franklin drives up in his car.*
Principal Franklin: So You Kids must be excited about Graduating Huh?
Eric: We sure are Principal Franklin....Because as of right now, You No Longer have Control over us!
Principal Franklin: Miller...Not even you could ruin my Mood right now. Im going On A Nice Vacation.
Eric: Where to Sir?
Principal Franklin: Thats none of your Business Miller....By the way Minetti, You Better show up for Summer School! I Have Ms. Perkins Running Summer School this year, And shes gonna make sure your theie everyday this week!
Eddie: Yeah Whatever, Ill be their.
Principal Franklin: You Better....Or that diploma you got tonight Is Going in the Shredder, And Ill Have you anouther year!
*Principal Franklin drives off*
Eddie: Man....I Forgot all about Summer School.
Ben: We're Screwed....The Trip is Screwed.
Eric: Not Neccesarily...
Eddie: Yo Eric Man, I Love the way your so detirmined...But their is No way Im going through anouther year of High School.
Eric: Principal Franklin Is going on Vacation, Correct?
Eddie: Yeah.
Eric: And Youve neevr had Mrs. Perkins. So she probably doesnt even know what you look like....Correct?
Eddie: *Grins* Correct
*The next day Billy Baldings is shown walking into a Classroom.*
Mrs. Perkins: May I Help you?
Billy: Yeah...Im Eddie Pinetti. Im Here for Summer School.
Mrs. Perkins: Ok. Have a seat Mr. Pinetti.
*Billy sits down in the front row and smiles. Eric, Eddie, & Ben are outside Looking in the window.*
Eddie: Eric...You Are a Genius!
Eric: I Know.
*Eric Grins as the 3 walk Off. Later that night Eric is eating Supper with his Parents.*
Randy: So Tommorows the Big Trip Huh?
Eric: Yep.
*Eric Takes a bite of food.*
Emily: Are you sure you want to do this Eric?
Eric: Of course. Dont worry Mom...We're Old enough. Plus we already Payed for the Tickets.
Randy: And Calvin said you guys could Borrow his Mustang?
Eric: Yep.
Emily: Well just be Careful. Thats about a 500 Mile trip.
Eric: Yeah but itll be fun.
Randy: Just realize theirs alot of weirdos out their.
Eric: Dad theirs alot of weirdos in this Town...
*Randy & Emily Laugh*
Randy: You Know what i mean.
Eric: Dont worry Dad. I Know how to take care of Myself.
Randy: Alright Eric.
*Everyone clears their Dishes as Randy Pats Eric on the back. The next Morning Eric Is walking down the stairs with his Suitcases.*
Emily: Have everything Eric?
Eric: Yep. Extra Clothes, Tooth Brush, Magazines and stuff in case i get bored.
Emily: What about food?
Eric: The guys and i were just thinking of going to Fast Food Places along the way.
*Randy Digs His wallet out of His pocket and digs out 100 dollars*
Randy: Heres A Little something for thr trip. Think of it as a Graduation Present.
Eric: Gee, Thanks Dad!
*Eric Hugs His Parents. He than hears A cars Horn.*
Eric: Thats the guys.
*Emily wipes a tear out of her eye*
Eric: Oh Mom...Ill Be back in a week.
*Eric Hugs his Mom one last time, Than walks out the door and walks towards the Car.*
Eric: Buy Mom...Buy Dad.
*Eric's Parents wave as Eric gets In the Passenger seat of the Mustang. Ben is driving and Eddie is in the back seat. The Car drives off as Randy & Emily stand Watching the Car go.*
Emily: Our Baby Boy is all grown up.
Randy: Yeah....But He'll be back in a week.
Emily: Yeah...But the house is gona feel so alone.
*Randy's Eyes Bright Up as he smiles*
Randy: Alone Huh?
*Randy Makes his eyebrows go up and down.*
Emily: Why Randy....You Tiger!
Randy: Roarrr
*Randy Picks Emily up and runs with her back into the House. In the Car Eric, Ben and Eddie are Laughing and Having a Good time as Frank Gibson Singing "Whats New Pussycat" Plays Over the Radio.*
Eric: This Is great...This almost makes me forget that your leaving for Yale.
Ben: Yeah. Like i said Man...We Have all Summer!
*The Car drives on down the road as the guys continue to have fun. Later on at night they start to Look tired.*
Eddie: Hey Guys, Isnt i about time we find a Hotel?
Eric: Kinda Limited On Money here Eddie.
Eddie: Alright....I Have A Plan. Stop at the next Hotel.
*Ben keeps on driving until he sees a Days Inn. Ben drives In.*
Eddie: You guys Stay out here.
*Eddie hops out of the car and walks into the Lobby.*
Eric: What do you think his Plan Is?
Ben: Doesnt Matter.....I Know its not gonna be Good. But Im So Tired ill go with it anyway.
*Eddie walks out of the Hotel with A Key.*
Eddie: Ok Guys. I Got us a room For Only 40 Bucks.
Ben: You Got 3 Rooms For 40 bucks?
Eddie: No One Room....
Eric: With 3 beds?
Eddie: Not Exactly....And We have to sneak Ben In.
Ben: How did i know this was going to be a bad idea?
*Eric And Eddie are Shown walking Through Hallway of Hotel With A Large Bag. When they get to their room The Hotel Manager is their to Greet them.*
Hotel Manager: Whats with the bag?
Eric: We Ummm....Have Alot of Stuff...
Hotel Manager: Oh....Ok. Well i set up the Cot you wanted.
Eddie: Thanks Man.
*Eddie Gives the Hotel Manager a 5 dollar tip and the Hotel Manager walks off. Eric & Eddie carry the Bag Into the Room and close the door. They set the bag down in the corner and Ben crawls out.*
Ben: Well that was Certainly one of the more Uncomfortable Moments In My Life.
Eddie: Yeah well You werent exactly Easy to lift either Their Foureyes.
Eric: Ok...So I See a King Sized Bed, And A Cot.
Eddie: The Kingsized Bed Is Mine, The Cot is yours.
Ben: Where am i supposed to sleep?
Eddie: This Room Has a very comfortable floor.
Ben: Im Not sleeping on the floor! Come On Eddie....That Kingsized Bed is HUGE. Theirs enough room for Both of us on their.
Eddie: Right....You think im gonna sleep with you?
Eric: Eddie, Be Realistic here. Ben needs a Place to sleep too.
Eddie: Alright....Alright Fine. But He BETTER Stay to his own side. Sanders, If you Even so Much as TOUCH Me in the Night...I Will Kill You.
*Ben rolls his eyes and Gets on his side of the bed. Eddie lays On His and Eric lays on the cot.*
Eric: This Cot is hard as a rock...
Eddie: At least you dont have to sleep with a nerd.
Ben: Shut Up Eddie.
*Chad Slightly Laughs as the 3 go to bed. Later that night at about 2 AM Ben is Tossing and Turning, He than rolls over and Puts his arm around Eddie.*
Eddie: *In His Sleep* Ohh Catherine Zeta-Jones...
*Eddie Gets In Closer to Kiss Ben when they both wake Up Horrified. They Both scream as Eric wakes up.*
Eric: WHAT? WHATS THE MATTER?
*Eddie Jumps off the bed*
Eddie: THIS NERD HAD HIS ARM AROUND ME!
Ben: Yeah..WELL AT LEAST I WASNT TRYING TO KISS YOU!
Eddie: Thats IT...We're going back to the original Plan. YOUR SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR PAL!
Ben: No. You Know what?
*Ben takes his Pillow and A Blanket off the bed and heads to the door.*
Ben: ILL SLEEP IN THE CAR!
*Ben walks out and Slams the door. Eric is sitting up in his cot Looking confused as Eddie still Looks Somewhat Horrified.*
Eddie: Yo Eric....Your gonna Forget all about this...Right?
Eric: Well It wont be easy, But God Knows Ill Try
Eddie: Yeah...
*Ben runs back in Out of Breath. He than stops and Takes a Puff from his Inhaler*
Ben: GUYS....
Eric: What is it Ben?
Ben: THE CAR....
Eddie: What?
Ben: THE CAR IS GONE!
Eric: Gone? What do you mean Gone?
Ben: I MEAN ITS GONE! ITS NOT THEIR!
Eric: Thats Impossible...
Ben: Go Look for yourself!
*Eric, Ben & Eddie all walk outside and Notice the Car Is Missing.*
Eddie: Awwwww Crap.
Ben: I Cant believe this.....I Absolutely Cannot believe this.
Eric: Take it easy Ben. Lets go talk to the Manager.
*Eric, Ben & Eddie All walk into the Lobby and walk up to the Manager.*
Ben: Excuse me Sir.
Hotel Manager: Wait a Minute...Who are you?
Ben: Im going to be honest with you, I Snuck in the Hotel with these guys.
Hotel Manager: Woah Woah....You guys only payed me for 2 people. Im gonna have to ask for anouther 20 dollars.
Ben: We'll Pay you in a Minute. First i wana know where my Car is.
Hotel Manager: What are you talking about?
Ben: MY CAR WAS OUT THEIR, AND NOW ITS NOT!
Hotel Manager: Ohhh....Tough Luck Kid. Thats the 3rd Car Robbery Here This Week.
Ben: CAR ROBBERY?
Hotel Manager: Tough Luck Kid...Now wheres my Extra 20 dollars?
Ben: Eric...Hurry up and pay the Man.
Eric: Ummm....I Cant.
Ben: Why Not?
Eric: When Eddie & I Snuck you In, We forgot to go get the rest of the Luggage out of the Car.....And all of our Money was in their.
Ben: Oh Great.....Just PEACHY!
Hotel Manager: Listen, I Know youve been through alot. So Ill let the 20 bucks Pass, But your gonna have to leave the room Right Now And Get Outta Here.
Ben: Fine...The Only thing we had in their was An Empty bag anyway.
*Eddie Hands the Hotel Manager the Key And the 3 walk out. Its about 2:30 AM And Their standing in the Hotel Parking Lot.*
Eddie: So Now what?
Ben: Well its Less than 100 Miles back Home. We could probably find a cab willing to take us back, And My Dad will pay them when we get home.
Eric: HOME? Dude..We only have 3 days left to get to the Frank Gibson Concert.
Ben: Eric, Are you Understanding whats Happening Here? I LOST MY DADS CAR!.....Hes gonna Ground me til Im 30.
Eric: What does it matter, You leave for Yale In A Few Months.
Ben: Yeah....But first i have to Spend the entire Summer with him. Hes gonna Kill Me...
Eric: Exactly! Ben, For as long as i can remmeber we've Dreamed about seeing Frank Gibson in Concert. This Concert is something we can remember for the rest of our lives....Now when you get back home, Your right...Your Dads gonna be FURIOUS. Hes gonna Yell At you, Ground You, And Go Crazy. Than hes gonna go and call my Parents, And Ill Probably be in Trouble too. Shouldnt we at least enjoy this Concert Before spending the Summer Grounded? This Concert alone would make the Summer great, And Im Not gonna go back home until I Get to this concert. WHOS WITH ME?
Eddie: I Am!
*Eddie walksa up to Eric ansd they High five*
Eric: How about it Ben....Gonna Join Us and have a good time before getting Yelled at....Or spend your last Summer Of Childhood Doing Nothing but being Grounded.
Ben: Alright....Ill Go! But we go home RIGHT After the Concert.
Eric: Absolutely.
Eddie: But how we gonna get their?
*Al 3 begin thinking. Hours later its Daylight and their all walking down the street.*
Ben: My Feet are Killing me...
Eddie: Its HOT
Eric: Im Hungry...
*Just Than A Trailer Truck drives Up And the Driver Looks out the window.*
Driver: YOU BOYS NEED A RIDE?
*The Boys All Smile and Nod their heads*
Driver: HOP IN!
*Minutes Later Chad & Ben are sitting in the front seat with the driver, Eddie is in the back Sleeping.*
Driver: Boy Your Friend was Tired...
Eric: Yeah...We didnt get much sleep last night.
Driver: Ah......The Names Harold.
Eric: Im Eric
Ben: Ben
Eric: And Sleeping Beauty back their is Eddie.
Harold: Where you guys headed?
Eric: New York City.
Harold: Why you kids going all the way to New York?
Ben: We're going to a Frank Gibson Concert.
Harold: Oh Wow...I Love Frank Gibson! Is that the Fairwell concert your going to?
Eric: Yep.
Harold: Oh Man, I Wish I Could Go...
*Suddenly a Loud Farting Noise comes from Harold's Direction. Eric & Ben Look at Him Grossed Out.*
Harold: ......What?
Eric: Dude, What did you eat?
Harold: Couple Of Hitchikers...
Ben: Excuse Me?
*Harold Starts Laughing, Eric & Ben Nervously start Laughing with him.*
Eric: Lets...Listen to the radio?
Harold: Sure. Go Ahead.
*Eric Turns on the radio and Dean Martin's "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" Plays.
Harold: Thats a great song. True Too...Everybody does love somebody sometimes. You Guys ever been in Love?
Ben: No.
Eric: Sorta
Ben: Nina Malone?
Eric: Yeah....I Was JUST About to ask her out before Her Parents Moved her to Nebraska.
Ben: Dude that was 7th Grade....You were too chicken too ask her out anyway.
Eric: Was Not.
Ben: Its funny....Your always so Cool, Calm and Collected. Think Your such a Hotshot....Yet when it comes to Girls, Your worse than The rest of us.
Eric: Ben..Its not that i was scared. I Was just waiting for the right time.
Ben: Sure...Whn was that, 2030?
*Eric Rolls his eyes as Harold Laughs. The Dean Martin song ends and News comes on the radio.*
News Caster: Ladies and Gentlemen we have breaking news for people In the New Hampshire area.
Ben: Heh...Thats where we are.
News Caster: A Mysterious Truck Driver has been picking up Hitch Hikers Throughout New Hampshire lately With The Hitch Hikers...Never To be seen again. From what we have heard...The Truck Driver has already been in Jail for this Once And Escaped. He Has been Known to Kill and actually Eat the Remains of the Humans....His Real name Is Tim, But we have heard reports he now goes by the name....Harold.
*Eric Raises an eyebrow and Looks over at Harold, Eric than Looks at Ben who has a Horrified Look on his face. Both Boys Look at each other and scream, Than open the truck door and Dive out as the Truck drives By.*
Eric: That was a Close One....
Ben: We Could have been Killed.
*Both Boys smile of Relief, Than Look at each other in Horror again*
Eric & Ben: EDDIE!
*Eric and Ben start chasing after the Trailer Truck when they see Eddie standing in the street Looking at them Mad.*
Ben: EDDIE....WHAT HAPPENED?
Eddie: You guys were gonna leave me with that Whacko werent you?
Eric: We forgot Man....Howd you get away?
Eddie: I Said if he Let me go he could have my Klondike Bar. It Melted Anyway....He didnt seem to care.
*Eric & Ben Look at each other odd, Than Sigh of Relief that Eddie is Ok. The 3 than start walking.*
Eric: Ok...We're Once again Rideless.
Ben: At least the trucker took us a little distance. We're Almost in Massachussetts Now.
*The 3 Look Upset, Than begin walking. Later On in the Day their arrive at a Rest Area. Their all out of breath and Ben Takes a Puff of his Inhaler.*
Ben: I Gotta Pee...
Eddie: Me Too.
Eric: Go Ahead...Ill wait out here.
*Ben & Eddie walk In. Eric stands Outside waiting as he begins to walk around, He than Notices a Corvette Convertible.*
Eric: Nice....Car.
Girl's Voice: Thanks!
*Eric Looks awkward as he Looks up and sees a Girl, About his Age walking out of the Rest Area.*
Eric: Is this Yours?
Girl: Yeah, My Parents gave it to me as a Graduation present. I Just got it a week ago.
Eric: Neat....I Just Graduated a week ago too.
Girl: Wow, Really?
Eric: Yeah....Im Eric Miller.
Girl: Tiffany Foster
Eric: Nice to meet You.
Tiffany: You Too. So wheres your Car?
Eric: Dont Have One...Well I DID....But it got Stolen.
Tiffany: That Stinks. Where are you from?
Eric: Appleton, Maine...Im Headed to the Frank Gibson Fairwell Concert in New York.
Tiffany: Oh My God....So Am I!
Eric: No Way!
Tiffany: Ive never met anyone My Own age that actually likes him....
Eric: Hes the best!
Tiffany: Im From Manchester, New Hampshire. Say...My Car is big enough for 2, Want to ride to the concert with me?
Eric: Wow...Id Love to!
*Eric Looks over and sees Ben & Eddie walking out of the Rest Room. Eddie Smacks Ben In the back of the head and Laughs As Bn turns around and yells at him.*
Eric: But i cant....See, My Friends are with me. And I Cant just Abandon them...
Tiffany: Oh....Ok. Well maybe ills ee you their.
Eric: I Certainly Hope So
*Tiffany Smiles and Lets out a slight Laugh.*
Tiffany: Well, See you later.
Eric: Bye...
*Tiffany gets in the car and rives fof after waving at Eric One more Time. Eric Watches as the Car rives off and keeps smiling. Ben & Eddie see this and walk up to him.*
Eddie: Yo Eric, Who was that?
*Eric Keeps Smiling and staring at the Car.*
Eddie: ERIC!
*Eric Snaps out of it and Looks at Eddie>8
Eric: Oh....Just A Girl I Met. Shes going to the Frank Gibson Concert too.
Eddie: You shoulda asked for a Ride dude!
Eric: Only A Two seater.
Eddie: Ah.
*Ben Looks at Eric and Smiles*
Ben: That Look on your face sure Looks Familiar....I Havent seen it since Nina Malone Moved. Looks Like Erics In Love.
Eric: Please Ben....I Am Not.
Ben: You Are Too! You Got it BAD!
Eric: I Just Met Her! Besides....Theirs Gonna be Thousands of people at the Frank Gibson Concert. Whos to say Im ever gonna see her again?
Ben: Good Point...
Eric: We better get going again.
Eddie: Eric Man....Im Tired. We're In Mass Now, Its almost Dark, And we still Have 2 days left to get to New York. Lets Find a Place to sleep.
Ben: I Dont know if you realize this Eddie.....But we dont exactly have any Money.
Eddie: Theirs gotta be something.
*The 3 start to walk off down the street More. After A Few Minutes Eric stops and sees a sign At A Club that says "KAROKE CONTEST. FIRST PRIZE: $500".*
Eric: Guys....I Think I Have an Idea.
*Eric, Ben & Eddie are shown Up On Stage.*
Eric: *Singing* YOUUUUUU LIGHT UP MY LIIIIIIFE. YOU GIVE ME HOPE....
Eddie & Ben: *Background Singing* AHHHH
Eric: ....TO CARRY ON!! YOU LIGHT UP MY DAAAAY....AND FILL MY NIIIIIIGHTS......WIIIITH SOOONG!
*Eric, Eddie & Ben are shown outside With Eric Counting Money.*
Ben: I Cant Believe we won that....
Eric: Please. Our Only competition was those 2 Truckers singing I Got You Babe.
Ben: I Thought Duke & Rex were pretty good.
*Eddie Shivers*
Eric: Well we Have enough for a Hotel room Tonight, Than Tommorow we can take the Bus to New York.
Ben: Ill give you Credit Eric....For the first time, It actually Looks like this trip wasnt a Total disaster.
Eric: You gotta trust me More Ben!
*The Next Day the 3 are Boarding a Bus.*
Bus Driver: Welcome Aboard.
*Eric & Eddie sit in the seat behind the Driver. Ben Sits in the seat Behind Them.*
Bus Driver: So....Whats A Couple Kids like you doing heading to The Big Apple?
Eric: We're On our way to the big Frank Gibson concert.
Bus Driver: Heh...Small World. Im going to too.
Eric: Really?
Bus Driver: Oh Yeah....Im A Fan from way back. I Used to go to his Concerts all the time in the 70s....That was the perfect place to meet Chicks.
Eddie: So you Had alot of Chicks?
Bus Driver: Well No.....But Their were alot of them their!
*The Driver Shuts the door and Starts the Bus, Than it drives off. That Night The Boys are all sleeping when the Bus stops. This wakes Everyone Up.*
Ben: Are we In New York Already?
Bus Driver: Nope. This is just a Pit stop. Go On In and have something to eat, And be sure to be back in 15 Minutes.
*Everyone gets off the Bus and goes in the Restaurant. Inside Eric, Ben & Eddie are sitting at A Table eating.*
Eric: We should arrive in New York city tommorow. That gives us a Day to Relax and see the sights before the Concert. From Here its Smooth Sailing...
Eddie: Eric....Your The Man!
Eric: Yes I Am.
*Eric Takes anouther bite of his Burger as Ben stands up.*
Ben: I Have to go to the bathroom. Be right back.
Eric: Alright But Hurry Up, We only have 5 minutes left.
*Ben Nods And walks into the bathroom. Eric & Eddie Keep eating*
Eric: So Anyhing yuo wanna see in New York?
Eddie: I Always wanted to see the Statue Of Liberty. I Like Tall Women.
*Eric Laughs*
Eric: A Walk through Central Park Could be fun too.
Eddie: Yeah, And the Eiffel Tower!
Eric: Eddie....Thats In France.
*Eddie Looks Awkward*
Eddie:....I Knew That
*Just Than Ben comes running out of the Bathroom*
Ben: TOILET OVERFLOW, TOILET OVERFLOW!
Eddie: How did I Know the Dork would embarass me this Trip? How did i freakin Know?
*Eric & Eddie walk up to Ben As One of the Waiters Runs in the Bathroom with a Plunger. Suddenly Water comes Splashing Out Of the Bathroom as Customers run out of the Diner. Eric, Ben & Eddie All Look Horrified as The Waiter walks out with Hands Full Of Toilet Paper*
Waiter: THIS....Much Toilet Paper?
*Ben Looks Embarassed. Eric, Ben & Eddie are than shown sitting in a Dark room when a Young Woman walks Up.*
Woman: Im Heather Michaels, OWNER Of this Diner....And You Guys are In Alot of Trouble.
Ben: Im Sorry.
Heather: Well Sorry wont Fix The Broken Toilet...Or the 300 Dollar Jukebox That Was destroyed when Covered in Water.
*Eric Sighs and Pulls Out his wallett. He takes out all of the Money.*
Eric: Heres 400 Dollars.
Heather: That Should just about cover it....Now Get out of my Restaurant and NEVER Come Back.
*Outside The guys are shown Standing In The Street Looking at Ben Like they want to Kill Him. Ben Is sitting Looking Scared.*
Eddie: Nice Going Poindexter....
Ben: It was an Accident.
Eric: An Accident that cost us all of our Money.
Ben: We won 500 Dollars in the Contest, That was Only 400.
Eddie: Uhhh HELLO! We spent The other Hundred On Last Nights Hotel room And The Bus Seats. The Bus that we ended up Missing because Some Moron Thinks he has to use A Years Supply of Toilet Paper In One Session.
Ben: I JUST Like to Make Sure its Clean...Ok?
*Eddie Looks at Ben and Smiles. He than begins Laughing. Ben Looks nervous and Nervously starts Laughing along with Eddie.*
Eddie: Oh Man.....Hahahaha.....Im Going To Kill You.
Ben: *Laughing* What?
*Eddie's Face turns to FURIOUS As He grabs Ben by the neck and starts strangling Him. Eddie Than Takes Ben's Head and starts bashing it against the wall.*
Eddie: YOU....COST....US....400.....DOLLARS......YOU........NERD
*Eddie Keeps Bashing Ben's Head into the wall As Eric stops Him. Ben than falls to the ground*
Eric: Calm Down Man...
Eddie: Calm Down?......CALM DOWN?.....
*Eddie walks up to the road.*
Eddie: WE'RE ONCE AGAIN RIDELESS! WE'RE STUCK HERE MILLER...
*Eddie walks bac up to Eric.*
Eddie: Everyone is right about you Eric....You Need to Grow Up.
Eric: Eddie...
Eddie: No Im Serious. For the past year I have went along with These Crazy schemes of yours....And Up Until now, Theyve all worked. But Your Not Perfect Miller...EVENTUALLY YOUR GOING TO FAIL!
Eric: I Know...My Science Teacher coulda told you that.
*Eric Laughs as Eddie Looks Unimpressed.*
Eric: Come On Eddie...
Eddie: No....No, Not this time Eric! Im Fed Up With your Stupid Ideas...
Eric: So What, You dont wanna be my friend anymore?
Eddie: I Didnt say That....But you gotta quit Schemeing your way through Life.
Eric: Id rather Scheme my way through Life than Scam Everyone like you do.
Eddie: Thats Different...
Eric: How? How is it Different Eddie? Your A Creep.....Im Not even sure why Im friends with you.
Eddie: What?
Eric: Everyone In School But Billy Baldings, Ben and I Hated You Eddie...Heck, Im Surprised Ben likes you with the way You treat him Like crap.
Eddie: I Do Not Treat Ben Like crap!
Eric: Oh No. Well Lets see....You Constantly call Him Nerd, Foureyes and Poindexter...You Belittle Him every chance you get.....AND DO I EVEN NEED TO BRING UP THE FACT THAT HES LAYING ON THE GROUND IN PAIN BECAUSE YOU JUST REPEATEDLY BASHED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE WALL!
Eddie:.....I Dont Have to take this. Screw you Guys....Im Heading back Home.
Eric: Come On Eddie....We've Made it this Far, We May as well go to the Concert.
Eddie: WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GET IT ERIC.....YOUR NOT GOING TO THAT CONCERT!
Eric: What?
Eddie: Everytime we get going and think we're gonna Make it, Something Happens. For Once in your Life, Why cant you just admit you were Beaten? Its Time to Grow Up Eric...Your not always going to get away with things, Your Plans wont always work, And Ben And I Wont always be around to Help you.
Eric: Why are you saying this Man?
Eddie: Because its TRUE! Im going back Home...Are you guys gonna come?
Eric: ........I Dont Know......I Just need some time to think.
Eddie: Fine. Ill see you home than?
Eric: Yeah......See You Home.
*Eddie walks off down the street. Eric sits Looking Upset as Ben begins To Get Up.*
Eric: You Ok?
Ben: Yeah. How about you?
Eric: I Just got hit by the Most Painful thing their is.
Ben: Concrete Wall?
Eric: No....The Truth.
Ben: I Can Speak with experience when I Say.....The Concrete Wall Hurts More.
Eric: Everyones Right Man....I Do have to Grow Up.
Ben: Eric...
Eric: Ive Been Avoiding It Because deep down....Im Afraid.
Ben: Afraid? Afraid of what?
Eric: Growing Up. I Mean....I Like my Life as it is. Growing up is gonna change everything.
Ben: Eric....Theirs no reason to be afraid of change.
Eric: So your telling me your not a Bit scared of going to Yale?
Ben: No......Well Yes. Petrified Actually....Plus im gonna miss you and Eddie. Well, Not so Much Eddie...
*Eric Laughs*
Ben: But the Point is, Whether your ready for it or not....Its gonna happen. And i think we both need to be ready for it.
Eric: Yeah....I Guess your right. Lets Go Home.
Ben: Home? After We've come this Far?
Eric: What are you talking about? You Wanted to go back Home after your Car got stolen....
Ben: Eric, Its definitely time we grow Up and Slow down with the Schemes and stuff.....But that doesnt mean they have to completely stop. You were right abck at the Hotel....You said This Is our Last Summer Together, And we need to enjoy it By doing something we'll never forget. Now Granted...This Trip Alone Il enver forget. But We need to get to that Concert to make it all worth while.
Eric: I Dunno Man...
Ben: Eric...You Can go ahead and Go Home with Eddie. Im going to that concert....It Wont be nearly as much fun without you their, But Dangit Im going....Now are you with me or not?
*Eric Thinks a Minute, Than Smiles and High Fives Ben. The Two than Hug.*
Eric: Lets Get to that concert...
*The 2 start walking off into the Night. The next Morning at Sunset their still walking When they see a sign that says "NEW YORK....30 MILES"*
Ben: LOOK.....ERIC LOOK!
Eric: Only 30 Miles. The Concerts tonight......I THINK WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT!
Ben: Maybe....We need a ride though.
Eric: After all we've been through, That would require some Kind of Miracle. Some kind of SAINT To Pick Us Up....
*Just Than A Car Comes Up and Stops. They Look Inside and See Principal Franklin driving with Eddie in the Passengers Seat.*
Eric: Principal Franklin?
Ben: Eddie?
Eddie: I Started Hitchiking Home when i ran into Principal Franklin....And you guys arent gonna believe where hes headed!
*Eric & Ben Both Look at each other confused. The Camera than shows Madison Square Garden with Lights Flashing and A Sign that says "FRANK GIBSON: FAIRWELL CONCERT TONIGHT". Principal Franklin's Car Pulls Up as Principal Franklin, Eric, Ben & Eddie All Get Out.*
Ben: Thanks for the ride Principal Franklin.
Principal Franklin: No Problem. I ALMOST Enjoyed Sight seeing with you guys today...
Eric: I Never knew you were a Fank Gibson Fan Mr. Franklin.
Mr. Franklin: Theirs alot you dont know about me Miller...Bu since youve Graduated and we're No Longer Arch Enemys...I Can Be a Little More Open with you. You Know I Used to be just like you when i was your age Miller.
Eric: Get Outta Town...
Mr. Franklin: No, Its True. I Think Ive Been In the Principal's Office more as a Teen Than As Principal.
Eric: So What Happened?
Mr. Franklin: I grew Up....Believe me, When i Graduated from High School i was PETRIFIED About the future. But than i went to College and Realized I Would be Just Fine. I Started out as a teacher, Than became Principal. And Believe me, Being A Principal Requires Just as Much Schemeing and Sneakyness as being a Student...
Eric: Really?
Mr. franklin: How You Think I Knew how to deal with you?
*Mr. Franklin & Eric Both Laugh. All 4 Walk In And Sit in their seats. Eric Is sitting Looking excited when suddenly Tiffany Walks Up to Him.*
Tiffany: Hi Eric!
*Eric Looks shocked and stands Up*
Eric: Tiffany! I Thought id never find you in This Place....
Tiffany: Im Pretty good at Spotting People Out in Public Places....Especially when I Like them.
*Eric Blushes and Tiffany Smiles. Eric than Gets Closer and Kisses Her.*
Mr. Franklin: *Whispering To Ben & Eddie* Like i said...Hes JUST Like Me at that Age!
*Eddie & Ben Laugh as Eric & Tiffany Stop Kissing.*
Eric: Wow.....
*Tiffany Laughs as They Both sit down. Just than Someone comes out on stage.*
Man: AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FOR THE LAST TIME IN CONCERT. WITHOUT FURTHER OR DUE.....FRANK GIBSON!
*Frank Gibson Walks Out on stage as everyone in the Audience Gos Ballistic.*
Frank Gibson: I Wanna Thank Everyone For coming to my fairwell Concert tonight. Of Course im gonna Miss Performing....And Change Is Kind of a Scary thing. But Im Very Happy to Have Had The Succes ive had and entertain all of my Fans, And Now its time to add anouther Chapter to My Life By Relxaing at Home and Playing with my Brand new Grandson. So I Hope everyone enjoys the show, Im gonna Make sure i go out In Style!
*The Audience Applauds as Music Begins to Play.*
Frank Gibson: *Singing* Its Not Unusual To Be Loved By Anyone....Its Not Unusual To Have fun with anyone. But when i see you hanging about with anyone....Its Not Unusual To see me Cryyyyy...I Wanna Die! Its Not Unusual to go out at anytime...But when i see you out and about its such a Criiime. If you should ever be loved by anyone...Its Not Unusual It Happens everyday, No Matter what ya say! Youll Find it happens all the TIIIIME....
*Everyone In The Audience Is Dancing To The Music at this Point.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: So This was it....We finally made it to the concert despite all the Obstacles. And it was DEFINITELY Worth the trip....We all Had alot of fun. You Know....Even though The entire Trip seemed like a Disaster, I Wouldnt change anything that happened In It. Except Maybe that Crazy Truck driver Guy......But I Got to spend some quality time wih my best Friends. I Know their not going to Be around forever, But the memorys will....So Its bes to just enjoy My time with them while i can Instead of worrying about when they leave. I Also Got to see a completely different side of Principal Franklin....Hes really not such a Bad Guy When you get past the fact that hes a Principal. This Trip also Allowed me to meet Tiffany.....*Sighs* Isnt she great? Now if youll excuse Me....I Have a Concert to enjoy.
*Everyone continues to Enjoy the Concert and Have a Great time as the scene Fades. Calvin Is Than shown standing In His Yard as Principal Franklin's Car drives in the yard. Ben, Eric & Eddie Are shown getting out of the Car as Calvin Looks confused.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Well The Concert was Done and we all went back Home.....Ben Returned to Face his Father And we decided to stick By Him. Ben's Dad was pretty angry about Losing His Car, But Luckily the Police were able to find the Guy that stole it.....
*The Hotel Manager Is Shown Getting His Mug Shot Taken.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ben ended up getting a Lecture from his Dad, But surprisingly he dint get angry. His Dad Understood it wasnt his Fault and Let him off the Hook Pretty Easily.
*Billy Baldings Is shown walking down the street As Eric, Ben & Eddie Walk up to Him.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: We decided to finally make it up to Billy for all the Stuff he did for us. So We decided to let him hang out with us for the rest of the Summer.
*Eric, Eddie & Ben are shown sitting On Couch Looking Horrified as Billy sits Smiling.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: The worst was when we let Billy pick what we did. Ever watched 5 Hours of Golden Girls In A Row?....We Did.
*A Moving Van Is shown At An Empty House as Eric Stands in the yard waiting and Smiling. Just Than Tiffany Drives in the yard In her Car and Gets out as Eric excitedly Walks over and they Hug Before Kissing.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Tiffany Decided to Leave New Hampshire and Move to Appleton So We coul be Together. The fact that Ben was Moving To go to Yale still Hurt.....But the Fact that Tiffany Moved here made everything Ok.
*Ben Is shown walking into Yale*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Ben went ahead and went to Yale. He spent 4 years Studying Meterology....Than Returned To Appleton to Work as our Local Weather Man! I Wanted Ben to Stay Home, But deep down i also wanted him to become Succesful....Turned out great that he did both!
*Eddie is Shown walking down the Street In A Fine suit with his Hair Greased Back.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Eddie decided to clean up his act and give up on Scamming People. However his Talent of Lieing, Cheating & Stealing was Too Good To Just give up, So he decided to put them to good use...
*Eddie is shown walking into a Building That says "Minetti & Minetti Law Firm" And Looking at a Folder with Jason.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Him and His Brother Became Lawyers!
*Randy & Emily are shown Kissing*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: My Parents Are as Happy ever. They were a Little depressed when I Moved Out...
*Randy & Emily than fall to the floor and start Kissing more Passionately*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: But I Think theyll get over it...
*Billy Baldings Is Shown Sitting In Makeup Chair getting Make up done on his Face.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Billy Baldings ended up becoming a Famous Actor. We made sure we told EVERYONE That we knew Him.....Talk About a Big Switch.
*Calvin Is shown Mowing His Lawn.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Mr. Sanders continued on with his Normal Life....He made sure to brag to everyone He knew that his son was the Local Weatherman. *Laughs* Its not as Patehtic as It Sounds.
*Calvin wipes the sweat off his forehead when a Woman Walks out with Lemonade*
Woman: Some Lemonade Honey?
Calvin: Thanks!
*Calvin Takes a sip of the Lemonade, Than Kisses the Woman.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: He also Got remarried To A Woman Named Gloria That He Met At the Grocery Store. Ben felt a Little funny about it at first....But now hes just happy for his Dad. Speaking of Marriage....
*Wedding Music is heard as Everyone is shown sitting in Audience. Up at the front is Chad, Tiffany & A Minister.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Yep. 2 Years Later Tiffany And I...
*Eric Is shown Putting ring on Tiffany's Finger and Kissing her*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: ....Got Married! Everyone was their....Even Principal Franklin! Principal Franklin retired a few years Later. Guess who took his Place?....
*A Kid is shown walking into the Principal's Office, He closes the door and the door is shown with "Eric Miller: Principal" Written On It.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Who Woulda thought It? I Decided to go to College Afterall....The Local One with Eddie. 4 Years Later I Started as an English Teacher at the High School....And only a year after that, Principal Franklin & The Schoolboard decided i was the perfect guy to take his place as Principal. I Used to think School Principals were Totally Evil....But now That I Am One my outlook has Changed. I Actually Enjoy The Challenge of "Fueding" With Guys that Are like I Used to be. *Laughs* They think I Have No Clue whats going On And they can Get Things over on me....Amateurs.
*Eric & Tiffany Are shown Standing at BBQ Grill As Eric flips Burgers. Tiffany Kisses Eric as he smiles and Kisses her back. Ben is shown sitting at the Picnic Table with A Girl Thats wearing Glasses.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Theirs Ben And His Wife Jen. They Met at Yale after Walking into each other and Breaking their Glasses....From what i heard it wasnt A Pretty Site, But Ben says it was the greatest Moment in his Life. Im Happy for him!
*A Small Boy With Glasses exactly like Ben's Walks up to Ben & Jen and Hugs them, Than gets on Ben's Lap.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: And thats their Son Ken. I Swear hes the EXACT Image Of A Young Ben.....That Makes me Both Happy for him and Scared at the same time.
*Eddie & A Girl are shown On the other side of the Picnic Table*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Theirs Eddie & His Wife Pam. Pams a Lawyer too...As a matter of fact, They Met when they were Against Each other in a Case. The Case went On For Months and their was never a Clear Winner....I Guess the Competition turned them Both On, Because They were Found In the Empty Courtroom late One night, How Should I Put This..."Examining The Evidence".
*Eddie Kisses Pam*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: They got married Soon after and Pam came to work for Eddie & Jason's Law Firm. Their expecting their First Child in 7 Months.
*2 Kids than run up to Eric & Tiffany. One Looks Alot like a Young Eric, The other Like a Young Tiffany.*
Eric: Theirs Our Kids....Eric Jr. & Gwendolyn. My Family Is the Most Important thing In The World to me...And Life is perfect.
*Eric's Kids & Ben's Son Run around the Yard Playing as Eric & Tiffany Bring a Big Plate of Burgers over to the Picnic Table.*
Eric's Voice As Narrator: Life is Funny. When your young and Unprepared for life, You Sorta Have these Plans For your future...And than one day it Kicks In That your plans may not Go exactly the way you thought they would. But even if things dont go exactly the way you planned them, Some things you Predicted May actually come true. And No Matter what Happens, You Should always Just enjoy life as it comes Instead of Worrying about what Predictions didnt come true Or what Wrong May Happen. Growing Up can be a very scary thing...But Youll Enjoy it alot more when you Concentrate on the Good rather than the Bads. My Life didnt turn out EXACTLY Like i thought it would....It Turned out Better! And I Wouldnt Trade Places with anyone in The World.....
*One last shot of everybody at the Picnic Table eating is shown as the Camera Starts to fade out*
THE END