Hey, everyone, this is my first fanfic that i'm doing, so don't be too critical of me and I hope you all like it somewhat.

Here's the synopsis of the show for those of you that don't know or simply forgot.

Small Wonder was a sci-fi comedy show that aired in syndication from 1985 to 1989. The main cast of characters are:

A. Vicki Lawson - a 14-year-old, human like robot who was built to see whether robots could actually do human tasks. Her functional capabilities are way beyond what humans can do. She really has no time for fun and games and she tries to keep Jamie in line.

B. Jamie Lawson - a 15-year-old boy who is the big brother of Vicki who tries at times to take advantage of Vicki. He hates schoolwork, but really loves to play around and get into a lot of trouble.

C. Joan Lawson - the wife of Ted and mother of Jamie who runs an efficient household with the help of Vicki and tries to support her husband in any way that she can. She's the typical American mother in a lot of ways.

D. Ted Lawson - the husband of Joan and the father of Jamie who works at United Robotronics as a robot inventor. He created Vicki and tries to keep her a secret, with little success. He's hard working and very intelligent, but is really a swell guy.

E. Harriet Brindle - the snoopful 13-year-old daughter of Brandon and Bonnie Brindle who tries anything to get Jamie to like him. She tries to teach Vicki about life, but Vicki winds up teaching her a thing or two.

F. Brandon Brindle - the father of Harriet and the boss of Ted at United Robotronics. He, too, is very nosy and will always try to get ahead at work at the expense of Ted.

G. Bonnie Brindle - the mother of Harriet and the wife of Brandon who is very nosy also. She has a very friendly attitude, even if she overdoes it at times.

H. Reggie Williams - Jamie's best friend who doesn't like schoolwork just as much as Jamie. Those two always are collabarating schemes with the help of Vicki and sometimes wind up finding themselves in deep trouble. He is good-natured at heart.

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Season 5

Episode: 1
Title: No More Vicki (Part 1)
Air Date: August 4, 1990

The guest character here is Vanessa (who will be a main character from now on), which is the evil twin robot of Vicki. She will do anything to have her own way even if that means terrorizing people to get there. She is more advanced than Vicki and is able to express human-like emotions and feelings.

(scene is in the Lawsons' kitchen)

Jamie: What is wrong with Vicki, mom? She is malfunctioning a lot lately.

Joan: Well, your father is trying to fix her, but he's having little success. I hate to say this, but, Vicki may not be repairable.

Jamie: *with a disgusted look on his face* You may be right, mom. Dad has tried everything and so far, nothing has worked. It would be a shame if Dad couldn't repair her. She was the best sister I've ever had.

Joan: Jamie, that's the only sister you've ever had.

Ted: *running from downstairs and with a mad look on his face* There's nothing more I can do. Vicki is now just a piece of junk; her circuits are destroyed and all of her internal structures are beyond ruin.

Joan: Well, honey, do you think you'll be able to build another one?

Ted: I don't have to, Joanie. I already have a replacement for Vicki, but I was really hoping to never have to use it, but it looks like I'm going to.

Jamie: Are you talking about the other robot that looks just like Vicki in your closet, dad?

Ted: *angrily* How did you know where it was?

Jamie: *sheepishly* Well, I was trying to find some coat hangers to use for my science project, and I saw something that looked very familiar, so I pulled it out and I was Vicki, or so I thought until I noticed her hair.

Ted: Yeah, her hair is different from Vicki's in that her's had soft curls in the front and a ponytail in the back, but this robot's hair is just long and curly.

Joan: So what is this new robot's name, honey?

Ted: What do you guys think about the name: Vanessa?

Joan and Jamie (together): That'll work.

Ted: Great!!!! Her name is Vanessa, then. I'll bring her down right now.

Joan: Jamie, do you think she'll be anything like Vicki?

Jamie: Mom, I don't know. Vicki was top-of-the-line.

Joan: *laughing* She was, wasn't she?

Ted: I'm back, and so is Vanessa. When I flip the switch on her back panel, she will be everything that Vicki was and then some.

Jamie: *with a disappointed look on his face* It sounds like that you're tired of Vicki, dad. What did Vicki ever do to you?!

Ted: *reassuring Jamie* Jamie, let me explain something to you. Vicki was really great and I'll never, ever forget her, but I guess that time has worn her down. Now, Vicki will get some needed rest while Vanessa "pinch-hits" for Vicki, ok?

Jamie: *smiling* Ok, dad.

Ted: *hugs Jamie, then gives Joan a kiss on the cheek* Well, here goes nothing. *flips the switch on Vanessa's back panel*

Vanessa: *makes a beeping noise, then responds in a loving but robotic voice* Hello, everyone.

Episode: 2
Title: No More Vicki (Part 2)
Air Date: August 11, 1990

Vanessa is now the new robot in town and sees having another sibling in the house as a nuisance, so she tries everything in order to get rid of it.

(scene is in the Lawsons' kitchen)

Joan: *looking at Ted* Wait a minute, isn't this the same robot that unknowingly tagged along when we went to Hollywood last year?

Ted: Well, yes and no. You see, that version of Vanessa was too grown for its own good, so I had to take her apart, reconfigure her gadgetry, then put her back together. She now has XR-2100 molecular brain, which can emulate and respond to outside stimuli within a billionth of a second.

Jamie: At least she's not as cruel and hateful as the previous one. Hi, Vanessa, do you want me to show you around the house? *comes up close to her and gives her a smile*

Vanessa: No thank you, I already know where everything is in this house.

Jamie: Wow, dad!!! She's just as polite as Vicki.

Ted: *speaking very excitedly* That's the beauty of it. She's more advanced than Vicki, but she's has the same politeness as her. Now, that's not to say that she won't have her bad moments because I reprogrammed her to emulate and respond with human-like traits and qualities. In other words, she's more human-like than Vicki!

Joan: Can Vanessa eat, drink, and do other things like human beings?

Ted: Yep. She has a titanium digestion system that is reinforced with carbon and steel that is accurately similar to a human's so that she can really eat and drink like we can. Overall, her internal structures have been built like humans so that she can interact, think, and do anything else just like us.

*someone knocks on the back door*

Jamie: I'll get it. *rushes to the back door and opens it*

Harriet: Hi, Jamie!!!

Jamie: Well, if it isn't the great big snoop. What do you want, Harriet?

Harriet: *with a disappointed look on her face* Is that any way to treat your future wife?

Jamie: *in a loud, angry tone* Who said you were going to be my future wife?

Ted: *in a stern voice* What do you want, Harriet?

Harriet: *comedically* To go on a date with Jamie, but seriously, I came to......... *looks over at Vanessa* who is that?!

Ted: Why do you ask?

Joan: *with a hurried look on her face* Harriet, don't you have something to do? Jamie, why don't you go outside and play with her.

Jamie: *with a disgusted look on his face* I'd rather play with dirt, but I guess there's no harm in playing with her. *walks out the back door with Harriet and closes it*

Vanessa: That's Jamie, right?

Ted: Yes, Vanessa. That's your big brother Jamie. Do you like him?

Vanessa: Are you kidding?

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* Why do you say that?

Vanessa: I'm just teasing. He's ok, but I wish he could treat Harriet a lot better than he does.

Ted and Joan (together): *with surprised looks on their faces* You do?!

Joan: Ted, I see Vanessa's point. Jamie treats Harriet bad sometimes, even if she does snoop around.

Vanessa: Is it all right, if I could you two: mom and dad?

Ted and Joan (together): *looks at one another and then looks at Vanessa* You certainly can.

Vanessa: *thinks to herself* Now, I got them right where I want them. They believe that I like Jamie, but I could care less about him. I'm about to show them what it's like to have an only child in the house.....me. *displays an evil grin on her face*

Episode: 3
Title: Getting Trapped
Air Date: August 19, 1990

While Vanessa is still on her mission to being the only Lawson child, she learns that what goes around comes around.

(scene is in the Lawsons' garage)

Ted: *cleans out the garage* There is a lot of junk in here. *looks through some antiquated possessions* Let's see, here's an old tape recorder, and some robotic parts, and some my old clothes that I don't need anymore.

Jamie: *runs excitedly towards his dad* Dad, guess what?!

Ted: What, son?

Jamie: I made the baseball team!!!

Ted: *in an exciting tone* Well, congratulations, Jamie!!! That's fantastic!!! So, what position do you play?

Jamie: I'm a 2nd baseman.

Ted: Wow, that's great!!!

Jamie: Well, remember when I tried out for football and that never materialized?

Ted: Yeah.

Jamie: The school was having baseball try-outs today, and Reggie told me to check it out, so I did and I really impressed the coach with my fielding and accurate throwing.

Ted: *chokes up* I am really proud of you, son. *displays a boasting look on his face* I should go over to the Brindles right now and tell that nosy Brandon that my son made the school baseball team.

Jamie: *with an uneasy feeling* Go easy on him, dad.

Ted: *smugly* Don't worry, son, he's had this coming to him for a while now.

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(scene shifts into the Lawsons' kitchen)

Joan: Vanessa, could you give me a hand with this chocolate cake? I have to put it into the refrigerator.

Vanessa: *smiles* Ummm, that cake looks very yummy!!!

Joan: It sure does. This cake is for Ted; it's been exactly 15 years since he started working at United Robotronics and I'm just showing him my appreciation.

Vanessa: I'm sure he will be real happy when he sees it and I'll be happy when we dig into it.

Joan: *laughing out loud* Yep, Jamie will be happy when we dig into it also.

Vanessa: *thinks to herself* That Jamie is becoming a real pest.

Joan: Vanessa, can you grab the bowl for me on the table, please?

Vanessa: *grabs the bowl and hands it to Joan*

Joan: Thank you.

Vanessa: You're welcome. Is there anything I should do, mom?

Joan: Nope, there's nothing else. You can go outside and play if you want to.

Vanessa: *thinks to herself* Soon enough, I will be the only child. I'm going to go play a prank on Jamie. *snickers devilishly*

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(scene shifts over to the Brindles' house)

*Ted knocks on the front door and Brandon opens it*

Brandon: Hi, neighbor!!!

Ted: *smugly* Hi, neighbor.

Brandon: *with a confused look on his face* What's wrong with you?

Bonnie: *approaches Brandon* Is everything ok? Hi, Ted!!!

Ted: Hello, Bonnie. *looks directly at Brandon with a boastful look* My son, Jamie, has made the school baseball team as a 2nd baseman.

Brandon: That's great, but we have news of our own.

Brandon and Bonnie (together): Harriet made the girls' softball team as the team's catcher.

Ted: *with a surprised look on his face* She did?!

Brandon and Bonnie (together): *responding excitedly* Yes!!!

Brandon: *calls Harriet with a sing-song tone* Oh, Harriet!!! Come here for a second, honey!!!

Harriet: *sounding excited* Yes, Daddy?! Hi, Mr. Lawson!!!

Ted: Hello, Harriet.

Brandon: Show our neighbor what position you play on the girls' softball team.

Harriet: Ok, daddy. *walks to the driveway and then stops and squats down*

Brandon: *goes in the middle of the front yard and pitches a baseball* Here, honey, catch!!!

Harriet: *takes her catcher's mitt and catches the ball thrown by her dad* Got it!!!

Ted: *looking astonished* That's wonderful!!!

Harriet: *politely* Thank you, Mr. Lawson.

Brandon: *looking directly at Ted* Why don't you bring Jamie over here for a second?

Ted: Ok. *tells Jamie to come over to him for a second*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons' kitchen)

Vanessa: *says with an evil grin* Mom put a delicious chocolate cake in the refrigerator. Too bad that she'll think that Jamie has started eating it before anyone else has the chance. *opens the fridge, tears a big piece of cake, and eats it* Ummm, that was delicious. Jamie, are you going to get it now! *closes the fridge*

Joan: *walks into the kitchen and looks at Vanessa* What are you doing?

Vanessa: *startled* Ummm, nothing. Just finishing up sweeping the floor.

Joan: *confused but accepts her response* Oh, ok. *walks into the living room*

Vanessa: *breathing a sigh of relief* That was close. I almost got caught, but Jamie, you will.

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(scene shifts to the Brindles' front yard)

Jamie: *answers his father's call* Yes, dad?

Ted: Could you show our neighbors your skills as a 2nd baseman for the boy's baseball team?

Jamie: Sure, dad. *walks to the middle of the yard with his glove in his hand*

Ted: *uses the Brindle's baseball* Ok, son, I'm going to roll the ball on the ground for you. *walks about 40 steps away from Jamie*

Jamie: Ok, dad.

Ted: *rolls the ball on the ground hard* Go get it, son.

Jamie: *waits for the ball to roll to him, scoops it up, and throws the ball back to his dad in one smooth motion* There you go!!!

Brandon: *happily* That's really good, Jamie.

Jamie: *politely* Thanks, Mr. Brindle.

Harriet: *interjects to Mr. Lawson* Did you know we already knew about each other's good news today?

Ted: *looks toward Jamie dumbfounded* You never told me that you knew that Harriet was on the girls' softball team.

Jamie: That's why I told you to take it easy, dad.

Brandon: *smiling* Harriet told me that Jamie had made it on the boys' baseball team.

Ted: *apologizes to Jamie* Son, I'm very sorry that I wanted to boast about your good news. I should have let you tell me all of the good news and not just part of it. Do you forgive your ol' dad?

Jamie: Sure, dad. You're the greatest!!!

Ted: *blushing* Awww, your pretty great yourself, kiddo.

Brandon: *hints to Ted* I think you owe some others an apology?

Ted: Ok, I'm sorry Brandon for wanting to boast about my son's good news and I'm sorry, too, Harriet, and congratulations on making the girls' softball team.

Harriet: *in a sweet and innocent voice* That's ok, Mr. Lawson.

Brandon: *looks at Ted misty-eyed* I forgive you, too, you big lug.

Ted: *with a sarcastic look on his face* Ok, Brandon.

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(scene shifts back into the Lawsons' kitchen)

Joan: *opens the refrigerator and notices that the cake has been somewhat eaten* Who in the world ate a piece of the cake before it was time?

Jamie: *opens the back door and comes inside* What in the world happened to the cake....and a very delicious cake at that?

Joan: Someone wanted to have an early desert, I guess.

Ted: *comes inside and closes the door* What happened to the cake, honey?

Joan: It has been partially devoured by someone and I think I know who did it.

Joan, Jamie, and Ted (together): *in a loud tone* Vanessa!!!

Joan: *looks at Ted sadly* This cake was supposed to celebrate your 15-year anniversary for working at United Robotronics. It's ruined now.

Ted: *with a reassuring voice* It's ok, honey. I love it, even if it's been eaten into already, but now it's time to bring the culprit into the kitchen.

Joan: *yells loudly* Vanessa, will you come into the kitchen immediately?!

Vanessa: *runs downstairs and enters the kitchen* You called, mom?

Ted: *with a stern look on his face* Who went into this cake and ate it without permission?

Vanessa: *with a mean look on her face* It was Jamie who did it. I guess he was just hungry.

Ted: It couldn't have been him because he was outside with the Brindles and I.

Joan: *with an upset look on her face* You're wearing the evidence on your dress, Vanessa.

Vanessa: *looks down at her dress with embarrassment* Oops.

Ted: Vanessa, why did you lie to us?

Vanessa: *in a state of shock* I don't know.

Joan: *with a stern look on her face* For your punishment, you can't watch TV for two whole weeks and you will make a formal apology to all three of us in the living room before you go to bed tonight. Is that understood?!

Vanessa: *sulkingly* Yes, mom. *thinks to herself* You may have won the battle, Jamie, but you're far from winning the war, so just watch your back because you'll never beat me!!!

Originally posted by amp2k3

currently not finished as of yet




Just when it was getting very exciting too :(

Originally posted by Christopher
Just when it was getting very exciting too :(


I'm going to finish it, Chris.....:)

It is finished now.

Originally posted by amp2k3
It is finished now.



Cool. So there is no more Vicki? Just Vanessa now? Either way, it is still great, I like it.

Thats pretty good.

Originally posted by Christopher
Cool. So there is no more Vicki? Just Vanessa now? Either way, it is still great, I like it.


Well, stay tuned.......there may be more sightings of Vicki, you never know. :D

Originally posted by mr roper
Thats pretty good.



Thanks. :)

Episode: 4
Title: The Discovery
Air Date: August 27, 1990

Jamie tries to hide something from his parents, but incidentally “lets the cat of out the bag.”

(scene is in Jamie's room)

Jamie: *with a grouchy look on his face* I hate getting up early in the morning and it's on a Saturday.

Vanessa: *knocks on Jamie's door and then enters his room* Mom and dad said come downstairs and eat breakfast.

Jamie: *look on his face rapidly turns into excitement* Ok, I'll be down in a minute!!!

Vanessa: *thinks to herself* There's got to be some way of getting him in trouble. He's a real challenge, but not for long.

Jamie: *runs downstairs and enters the kitchen with Vanessa following behind him* Good morning mom and dad.

Ted: *looks up from his morning paper* Morning, son.

Joan: *turns away from the stove and greets Jamie* Good morning, Jamie. What do you want for breakfast this morning?

Jamie: Whatever you're making. Hopefully it will be some scrambled eggs, bacon, and some waffles.

Joan: *with a loving look on her face* Well, I hope that some oatmeal, toast, and orange juice will do.

Jamie: *with a disappointed look on his face* It wasn't what I had in mind.

Ted: What do you guys think of me trying to rebuild Vicki from scratch?

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* I like Vicki and all, but do we need two robots running around the house?

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* I agree with Jamie, Ted.

Ted: Well, if I can rebuild Vicki, then Vanessa won't have to be around anymore.

Joan: *with a disappointed look on her face* Ted, that's mean. You mean you're going to get rid of a fully functional robot and replace her with a robot that may or may not be able to be repaired?

Ted: *shyly* It was just a suggestion, honey. I didn't mean to seem so cruel and heartless.

Joan: *smiling* Well, ok.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons' backyard)

Jamie: *with a bored look on his face* There has to be something I could do.

Reggie: *enters the Lawson's backyard and walks over to Jamie* Hey, Jamie.

Jamie: *sadly* Hi, Reggie.

Reggie: *with a concerned look on his face* What's the matter with you?

Jamie: I'm really bored, so bored that I could settle for Harriet dropping by to bother me.

Reggie: *in a comedic tone* Man, you are bored. How come you didn't turn in your science project today. Mrs. Walker is going to give you an F for sure.

Vanessa: *listens through the window and thinks to herself* Poor little Jamie didn't turn in his project. I hope mom and dad doesn't find out. *makes an evil cackle*

Jamie: *sadly* I can't let mom and dad find out. If they do, I can kiss the baseball team goodbye.

Reggie: Well, how are you going to keep it from your parents?

Jamie: I have no clue.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons' living room)

Joan: *cuts of vacuum cleaner* Whew! I'm finally finished vacuuming this floor.

Vanessa: *happily* Hi, mom!!!

Joan: *turns around and looks at Vanessa* Hi, honey. How was your day?

Vanessa: It was ok.

Ted: *enters living room* Well, hello everyone. Guess what happened at work today?

Vanessa: Hi, dad.

Joan: *with a beaming look on her face* Hi, honey. What did happen at work today?

Ted: *with an excited look on his face* I got a promotion!!!

Joan: That's great, honey!!! What did you get promoted to?

Ted: Assistant supervisor of the robotics division of United Robotronics.

Vanessa: *with an excited look on her face* Congratulations, daddy!!!

Ted: *looks at Vanessa* Thanks, honey.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Where's Jamie?

Ted: I don't know, Joanie.

Vanessa: He's in the backyard with Reggie.

Joan: Vanessa, could you tell Jamie to come in here for a second?

Vanessa: Ok. *leaves the living room to get Jamie*

Ted: *with a proud look on his face* I am so happy about the promotion. Joanie, I'm going to take you out to dinner for a fancy celebration.

Joan: *with a happy look on her face* Well, let's see....what shall I wear tonight?

Ted: *jokingly* Anything but that.

Joan: *with a sarcastic look on her face* Ha ha ha, very funny.

Jamie: *enters the living room nervously with Vanessa right behind him* Did someone call me?

Joan: *looks at Jamie* Your father got promoted to Assistant Supervisor of the robotics division of United Robotronics today.

Jamie: *with an excited look on his face* Wow, dad!!! Congratulations!!!

Ted: Thank you, Jamie.

Joan: *looks at Jamie and Vanessa* Your father and I are going out to dinner tonight and we expect you kids to behave yourselves and to go to bed on time, ok?

Jamie and Vanessa (together): Ok, mom.

Joan: *looks at Ted dreamily* Come on, honey. We don't want to be late.

Ted: *looks at Joan dreamily* I'm right behind you.

*both Joan and Ted walk upstairs while Jamie and Vanessa look at each other sickly*

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(scene shifts to Jamie's room)

Vanessa: *knocks on Jamie's door* Can I come in?

Jamie: *worriedly* Sure.

Vanessa: *with a concerned look on her face* What's wrong?

Jamie: Something happened at school today and I don't know if I should tell mom and dad. Oh, man, I'm in so much trouble.

Vanessa: *displays an evil grin on her face but quickly hides it* Well, what did you do?

Jamie: *with a grave look on his face* If I tell you, you have to promise that you won't tell mom or dad. I have to be the one to tell them. Do you understand?

Vanessa: *looks at Jamie sarcastically but answers him in a reassuring tone* Yes.

Jamie: *breathing a sigh of relief* Ok, here's what happened. Today at school, I was supposed to turn in my science project, but I absent-mindedly forgot and now the teacher is going to give me an F. When mom and dad hears about this from me, they are going to kill me.

Vanessa: *jokingly* You're in a real pickle.

Jamie: *with an upset look on his face* Now is not the time for jokes, Vanessa.

Vanessa: *sarcastically* Sorry.

Jamie: *with an uneasy look on his face* Mom and dad will probably be home soon and I have to tell them the truth.

Ted: *enters Jamie's room suddenly with Joan next to him* Tell us what truth, Jamie?

Jamie: *with a hurried look on his face* Dad!!! What are you doing here so early?!

Ted: *with a stern look on his face* Never mind that. What did you want to tell us Jamie and I want to hear the whole truth.

Jamie: Ok, dad. Today at school, I was supposed to turn in my science project, but I forgot and now the teacher will give me an F.

Joan: *with a disappointed look on her face* How could you forget, Jamie?

Jamie: *sadly* I don't know. It must've slipped my mind.

Ted: Well, your punishment isn't going to slip my mind. Jamie, you will not be allowed to play outside for a week and you will go to bed an hour early until I decide otherwise.

Jamie: Yes, sir.

Ted: Good night. *leaves room with Joan*

Jamie: Good night mom and dad.

Vanessa: *makes an evil cackle* Yes!!! This is the first step to getting what I want.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* Getting what?!

Vanessa: *displays an embarrassed look*

Episode: 5
Title: Vicki's Comeback (Part 1)
Air Date: September 6, 1990

In the next three episodes, Vanessa is over at her grandparents’ house while Harriet makes herself a new home temporarily. Ted is still trying to operate on Vicki.

(scene is in Ted and Joan's bedroom)

Ted: *fixes Vicki while having a content look on his face* Let's see, all I need to do now is to fix her telescopic joints and Vicki will be good as new.

Joan: *enters the room with a smirk on her face* I see you're at it again.

Ted: Honey, I think Vicki will be recoverable. Her joints just need to be adjusted.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Now, Ted, if you do fix Vicki, we'll have two robots running around the house again. Remember what happened last time?

Ted: *in a reassuring tone* I know, Joanie. But, if you remember, last time Vanessa had a lot of discipline and personality faults. This time, all of those wrinkles have been ironed out.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons' kitchen)

Ted: *gives Vicki a test command* Vicki, I want you to mop the floor.

Vicki: Ok. *walks over to the back door, picks up a broom, and starts sweeping*

Ted: *with a frustrated look on his face* No, Vicki! I told you to mop the floor not sweep the floor.

Vicki: *walks into the living room, opens the closet, and starts dusting it with a dustmop*

Ted: *walks into the living room and looks at Vicki with an upset look on his face* Stop, Vicki!!!

Vicki: *immediately stops what she is doing*

Ted: *reaches for Vicki's back panel, opens it, and flips the switch to shut her off* Why won't she follow instructions?!

Jamie: *enters the living room with a concerned look on his face* What's wrong, dad?

Jamie: *enters the living room with a concerned look on his face* What’s wrong, dad?

Ted: *sadly* Vicki is not responding well to any of my commands. It seems as though she’s getting her tasks mixed up. I might have to rebuild her all over again.

Jamie: *with a reassuring tone* Don’t worry, dad. If anyone can fix Vicki, it’s certainly you.

Ted: Thanks, Jamie. I certainly hope I can fix her.

Joan: *enters the kitchen* Any progress in fixing Vicki, honey?

Ted: Not yet.

Joan: *looks at Ted sadly*

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(scene shifts to Ted’s office at United Robotronics)

Ted: *finishes reassembling Vicki then says to himself* Well, now the hard part is over. Vicki has been rebuilt will the newest technology available and if that doesn’t fix her, then nothing will.

Brandon: *knocks on Ted’s door and while shouting* I know you’re in there, Ted. May I come in?!

Ted: *rushes to put Vicki away while trying desperately to stall Brandon* Hold on, Brandon!!! *examines the room to check for no evidence of Vicki, then opens the door* Yes, Brandon?!

Brandon: I need you to do a favor for me.

Ted: *smugly* What is it this time, Brandon?

Brandon: *with a soft tone* Could you let Harriet stay over your house for a little while. Bonnie and I are going out of town for a few days and we need someone to look after our little sweetheart. I promise she will be no inconvenience.

Ted: *look on his face rapidly turns into compassion* Ok, she can stay with us for a few days.

Brandon: *with an excited look on his face* Thank you so much and don’t you worry. Any favor you need from us, you just ask, and we’ll be glad to do it, I guarantee it.

Ted: *happily* Thanks, Brandon. Could I get a personal secretary to help lessen my tremendous workload?

Brandon: *sarcastically* Well, let’s see…no. *leaves Ted’s office*

Ted: *with a confused yet upset look on his face* Why of all the nerve…!!!

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(scene shifts to the Lawson’s living room)

Ted: *looks at Joan* How long is Vanessa going to stay over at your parents’ house?

Joan: For two weeks. She is going to have a great time over there getting to know them and their goldfish.

Ted: *happily* That’s wonderful, honey.
*someone knocks at the front door; Joan walks over and opens it*

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* Hello, Harriet?!
Harriet: *sets three big luggage bags down in the Lawsons’ living room with a cheerful look on her face* Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson!!!

Ted: *notices her bags with a sarcastic look on his face* Harriet, what a pleasant surprise. Please, come in and make yourself at home. How long are you going to be staying with us?

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Staying with us?!

Harriet: Three weeks.

Ted: *with a shocked look on his face* Three weeks?! *faints*

Originally posted by amp2k3
Currently not finished as of yet





Still not finished. :(

Originally posted by Christopher
Still not finished. :(


I'm back.......I had a week-long vacation. It will be continued real soon. :)

Originally posted by amp2k3

Ted: *with a shocked look on his face* Three weeks?! *faints*




:lol: This is great stuff. Thanks for letting me know you updated it :)

Originally posted by amp2k3
I'm back.......I had a week-long vacation. It will be continued real soon. :)


This is what I'm going to stop doing. I'm not going to use "currently not finished as of yet" anymore.

There's an easier way of letting you know whether or not I'm on a new episode. Check my posts. If I have posted a new one then we're moving forward. If not, then we're still stuck on the previous one.

Hope this clear things up a little. :)

Episode: 6
Title: Vicki’s Comeback (Part 2)
Air Date: September 14, 1990

The Lawsons have to learn to live with an invited yet meddling guest.

(scene is in the Lawsons' living room)

Joan: *looks at Ted gravely* How come you didn’t tell me that we would have to shelter and feed an extra mouth?

Ted: *sheepishly* Well, I did it as a favor to Brandon, honey. I just didn’t know it was going to be that long. *looks at Harriet with a confused look on his face* Hey, I thought you were going to be over for just a few days?!

Harriet: *laughs nervously* A few days…three weeks. What’s the difference?

Ted: *sarcastically mumbles to himself* You have no idea.

Joan: Well, Harriet, I guess you can stay in Vanessa’s room. I’ll take your things to her room right now.

*Ted and Joan go into the kitchen*

Jamie: *opens the front door and stops moving with a shocked look on his face* Why are you here?

Harriet: *with an upset look on her face* Well, hello to you too. *look on her face rapidly turns into excitement* Guess what, Jamie?

Jamie: What?

Harriet: I will be in your company for three whole weeks, so we can spend some time together.

Jamie: *with a disappointed look on his face* Three weeks with you will seem like forever.

Harriet: *smiling* That’s even better!!!

Jamie: *storms into the kitchen with an annoyed look on his face* How can the biggest pest in the world stay with us for three whole weeks?!

Ted: I let Harriet stay over at our house so that Brandon and Bonnie can go out of town and I was just as upset as you were.

Joan: *sarcastically* You weren’t that upset.

Ted: *with a long sigh* All I can tell you Jamie is to make the most of it because we all have to live with her for three weeks.

Jamie: *sarcastically* Great.

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(scene shifts to Vanessa’s room)

*Harriet closely examines Vanessa’s room trying to capture the ambiance of it*

Harriet: *thinking out loud to herself* Vanessa has a very nice room, but mine is much better.

Joan: *knocks on the door* May I come in?
Harriet: Yes.

Joan: *with an excited look on her face* How are you enjoying your stay so far?

Harriet: *smiling* It’s quite all right so far.

Joan: Good. Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes. *leaves the room and heads downstairs*

Harriet: Ok. *walks to the door and looks at Jamie’s bedroom door* So, this is where my beloved resides. I can’t keep my darling waiting. *walks over to Jamie’s door and knocks on it with a singsong tone* Oh, Jamie, where are you?

Jamie: *pretends to be sick* I can’t let anyone come in… *desperately tries to think of a horrible disease he has in order to dodge Harriet* I have, umm, the flu and it’s very contagious.

Harriet: *knows that Jamie is faking and decides to play along in his scheme* Awww, poor thing. I know what can make you feel better in a heartbeat.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* What?

Harriet: *with an upset look on her face* A big ol’ piece of crow!!!

Jamie: Crow?!

Harriet: *exceedingly mad* That’s right!!! How could you play such a mean trick on me like that?!

Jamie: *sarcastically* I was just joking. Don’t have a cow.

Harriet: *expression on her face rapidly turns into a smile* Oh, Jamie, I could never stay mad at you. I like it when you play hard to get.

Jamie: *sarcastically* Who’s playing?

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(scene shifts to the Lawson’s kitchen)

*the entire family (including Harriet) sits down at the dinner table enjoying a great dinner*

Jamie: *happily looks at Joan* Mom, this is an excellent dinner.

Harriet: I agree.

Ted: Yes, honey, you’ve outdone yourself once again in the kitchen.

Joan: *with a blushed look on her face* Thank you, everyone. My encore performance will be tomorrow night at the same time.

Ted: *excitedly* I can’t wait, Joanie!!! I have some awesome news…I’ll be right back to present it to you all. *rushes out of the kitchen*

Jamie: I wonder what dad wants to tell us.

Joan: It could be anything.

Harriet: *jokingly* Maybe Mr. Lawson wants to tell us that me and Jamie can start dating each other.

Jamie: *laughing hard* That’s a good one, Harriet.

Ted: *re-enters kitchen with a person under a white sheet* Here it is everyone.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* What in the world is that you have under the sheet?

Jamie: *excitedly* Spill the beans, dad.

Ted: *beaming with joy* Ok, here’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Say hello to…

OMG! :faint: All of that was totally awesome Anthony. MORE!!! Must...read...more....you...must....post....more....i...need...more.....small...wonder!!!

:D

Originally posted by *JoyceDeWittIsMyAngel*
OMG! :faint: All of that was totally awesome Anthony. MORE!!! Must...read...more....you...must....post....more....i...need...more.....small...wonder!!!

:D


more Small Wonder is coming up real soon :)

Episode: 7
Title: Vicki’s Comeback (Part 3)
Air Date: September 22, 1990

Vicki is back being a part of the Lawson family, but wonders whether she will fit in or not and Harriet is still enjoying her stay with the Lawsons.

(scene is in the Lawsons' kitchen)

Ted: *finishes statement* …the new and improved Vicki. *takes the cover off of Vicki*

Joan: *in amazement* Ted, that’s incredible.

Ted: *smiling* Thank you very much. She has been rebuilt to automatically correct any problems that go on in her system. In other words, she has a fully-functioning backup unit.

Joan: *with an uneasy smile on her face* That’s great, honey, but what about the problem of having two robots in the house again.

Ted: Well, that’s the great part. Now, Jamie and Vicki will have a sister. In Jamie’s case, he will have another sister.

Joan: And you’re sure that there won’t be any problems in the near future because of all of this?

Ted: *in a reassuring tone* Yes, I’m sure. Both Vicki and Vanessa have been improved in many aspects such as personality, comprehension, and skill.

Jamie: *greets Vicki* Hi. Remember me.

Vicki: *in a robotic, but more human-like tone* Yes. You are my brother, Jamie. Hi. *winks at Jamie*

Jamie: *excitedly* Hey, dad, she did the exact same thing when we first met. Isn’t that cool?!

Ted: *smiling* I remember that. It was back on September 7, 1985.

Vicki: Do I still live in the cabinet in Jamie’s room?

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Well, not exactly. You’re a big girl now and it’s time that you were placed in a bigger room. Do you mind that you have to share it?

Vicki: *with a half-smile* No. Who do I have to share my room with?

Ted: You have to share your room with Vanessa.

Vicki: *with a disappointed look on her face* I have to share a room with her?!

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* How does Vicki know what trouble Vanessa caused in the past?

Ted: When I rebuilt Vicki, her “brain” was also rebuilt and somehow it retained information that happened in the past. It’s sort of like how us humans retain information in our brains long after events and incidents occur.

Joan: *with an understanding look on her face* So in other words, she stored past events into her “long-term memory.”

Ted: *smiling* Exactly.

Joan: Well, how good is her “short-term memory?”

Ted: About 10 times better than ours because since her brain is made up of titanium-like nerve endings bundled up in a lightweight metal skull structure that is 100 times better than carbon at producing “copies” of information. In this case, the “copies” of information are simply what she has stored in her memory bank after she hears something.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* Dad, do you have to insert vocabulary words into her memory bank?

Ted: No, Jamie. Her brain is far more complex than ours so that she can instantly know what the definition and context of a word is immediately after she hears it.

Jamie: *jokingly* Wow!!! She would be a great help on my English assignments.

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(scene shifts to the hallway upstairs)

Ted: *loudly yells* Jamie, I need your help for a minute!!!

Jamie: *walks out of his room and answers Ted* Yes, dad?

Ted: Can you help me move this mattress into the girls’ room? Then after that, I need you to help me carry the bed frame and headboard into the room also.

Jamie: Ok.

*Ted and Jamie move each piece of Vicki’s bed into the room where both girls sleep*

Ted: *with an exhausted look on his face* Now, we need to put Vicki’s bed together.

Jamie: * thinks of a better plan with a grin on his face* Hey, dad? We could get Vicki to help us.

Ted: *takes a look at the bed pieces, then looks at Jamie* That’s not a bad idea.

Jamie: *calls for Vicki with a calm look on his face* Come here, Vicki.

Vicki: *promptly answers Jamie* Yes?

Ted: Could you help us put this bed together, please?

Vicki: *in a respectful manner* Yes, dad. *puts the bed together quickly and without a part missing* I’m finished.

Ted: *amazed* Thank you, Vicki.

Vicki: You’re welcome.

Ted: *gets Jamie’s attention* Let’s move the bed to the other corner of the room.

*Ted and Jamie move the bed to the opposite corner of the room from where Vanessa’s bed is without any trouble*

Jamie: *excitedly* We’re finished.

Ted: Ok, Vicki, this is now your room, too. You and Vanessa each have your own space and your own bed. Everything in this room is marked with the name of the person that it belongs to. Now, the room is officially complete.

Vicki: When is Vanessa coming back and will she be happy with the changes?

Ted: *in a loving tone* Vicki, you are a part of this family and everyone will get along with each other. I’m pretty sure that Vanessa will love having someone to share a room with, especially since it’s you, ok, honey?

Vicki: *with tears rolling down her cheeks* Thanks, dad. You are the best father a daughter could ever have.

Ted: *with tears rolling down his cheeks* You, Jamie, and Vanessa are the best children a father could ever have.

Jamie: *in a caring mood* That’s very touching, dad.

*Ted, Jamie, and Vicki give each other a big group hug while Joan is standing in the doorway smiling*

Joan: *looks up and says to herself* We’re one big happy family now.

That is really great! :D

Episode: 8
Title: Vicki’s Comeback (Part 4)
Air Date: September 29, 1990

Vanessa returns home a week early and is in store for a lot of changes that took place in the Lawson household while she was away. On the other hand, Jamie is nervously deciding whether he wants to tell a big secret to Harriet or not.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

Harriet: *looks at Jamie with a smile on her face* So now you have two sisters. Five years ago, you were the only child.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* That’s so true. Where were you last night? I didn’t hear a peep from you.

Harriet: *sadly* I was downstairs thinking about my parents and what would life be like if I had a sibling(s).

Jamie: *feeling very bad for Harriet* Well, even though you snoop around a lot and are sometimes annoying, I guess since you don’t have any siblings, I can think of you as a “sister” and you can think of me as a “brother.”

Harriet: Thank you, Jamie. That really means a lot to me. Now, I guess with all of that said, I can stop chasing you around and hoping for us to be together someday. *a tear rolls down her cheek*

Jamie: *feels even more badly and wants to tell Harriet how he really feels about her, but is too scared to do so* Harriet, there’s something I’ve wanted to say to you for a year now. Nobody knows about this and you have to promise to keep this a secret, ok?

Harriet: *with a concerned look on her face* Ok, Jamie. I promise not to tell anyone.

Jamie: *breathes a huge sigh of relief but grows ever more nervous* Good. Here goes. I…

Harriet: I…what?!

Jamie: I…

Ted: *comes downstairs and politely interrupts the conversation* Jamie, I need to help your grandma and grandpa in the car. *walks into the kitchen*

Jamie: *look on his face turns into excitement* My grandparents are here!!! *opens the front door and runs to see them*

Harriet: *sulkingly* Now, I’ll never know what he was trying to tell me.

Vanessa: *walks in the house and spots Harriet sitting on the couch* Hi, Harriet.

Harriet: *excitedly* Hey, Vanessa.

Vanessa: *with a confused look on her face* What are you doing here?

Harriet: I’m staying here until my parents get back from out of town, which is in another couple of weeks.

Vicki: *cheerfully enters the living room* Hi, Vanessa and Harriet.
Harriet and Vanessa (together): Hey, Vicki.

Vanessa: *with a shocked look on her face* How did you get here?

Vicki: I do not have access to that information.

Vanessa: *quickly changes the subject* I have to go up to my room to get something. I’ll be right back.

Vicki: *with a smile on her face* Don’t you mean our room?

Vanessa: *look on her face rapidly changes into anguish* How did my room change to our room?!

Vicki: Dad and Jamie put rearranged the room so that each of us have our own space in which to share it.

Vanessa: *madly thinks to herself* We’ll see about that!!!

Jamie: *brings in Vanessa’s traveling bags* Grandma and grandpa just left. I wish they could have stayed for a while. Anyway, here are your bags, Vanessa.

Vanessa: *still in thought* So, you’re the cause of my demise again. Now, I have to get rid of two people instead of one.

*replies to Jamie* Thanks. *carries her bags upstairs to her and Vicki’s room*

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(scene shifts to the girls’ bedroom)

Vanessa: *visually inspects the room with an unhappy look on her face*

Joan: *walks in the room and greets Vanessa* Well, hello there. How was the trip to grandma and grandpa’s house?

Vanessa: *flatly* I had a really great time.

Joan: *notices Vanessa’s unhappiness and displays a concerned look on her face* What’s wrong, honey?

Vanessa: Do I really have to share this room with someone?

Joan: Yes you do. Daddy has fixed Vicki and she needs to have a room too.

Vanessa: I see your point.

Joan: Good. *leaves the room while Vicki and Harriet comes in*

Harriet: *stands beside Vicki with a smile on her face* Vanessa, do you want to come outside and play with us?

Vicki: We’re going to play basketball in the backyard.

Vanessa: *with a depressed look on her face* I really don’t feel like playing right now.

Vicki: What’s wrong?

Harriet: *with a concerned look on her face* You need some cheering up.

Vanessa: *angrily* I can’t accept the fact that changes are occurring in this house, especially when they concern me and I find out about them at the last possible moment.

Vicki: Sorry about all of the changes.

Vanessa: *smiling while looking at Vicki* It’s not your fault, and just maybe we can learn to live together in the same room.

Harriet: *impatiently changes the subject* Are we going outside to play or what?

Vanessa: Let’s go play.

*Vanessa, Harriet, and Vicki leave the room to go outside and play*

Originally posted by *A TV People*
That is really great! :D

Thank you very much. :)

Originally posted by amp2k3
Jamie: *breathes a huge sigh of relief but grows ever more nervous* Good. Here goes. I…

Harriet: I…what?!

Jamie: I…



:eek: Does Jamie love Harriet? This is a surprise. Great work :)

Originally posted by Christopher
:eek: Does Jamie love Harriet? This is a surprise. Great work :)


Well, I'm going to let you draw your own conclusions....:D (the answer is obvious or is it.....maybe another plot twist in development?)


My next episode is entitled "Almost Famous" (last minute change). I wonder what this will be about. :lol:

Episode: 9
Title: Almost Famous
Air Date: October 9, 1990

A promotional campaign manager, Christine Flores, drops by the Lawson house and wants to use one of the girls (not including Harriet) to be the spokesperson for a new commercial. Ted has to make the difficult choice of whether or not to allow the girls to participate at all, thinking that one of them will be extremely heartbroken.

Guest star: Sarah Jessica Parker (as Christine Flores)

(scene is in the Lawsons’ kitchen)

Joan: *cheerfully sings to herself while cooking breakfast for the family*

Ted: *walks into the kitchen with a smile on his face* Morning, honey.

Joan: *looks at Ted* Good morning, dear. Your newspaper is on the table and the food will be ready in a minute.

Ted: Thanks, Joanie. *sits down and reads the morning’s headlines* Take a look at this honey. *reads the main article on the front page of the newspaper* “Campaign manager Christine Flores is in town this week promoting a new commercial for a brand new soft drink. She will go from house to house searching for a spokesperson to promote the commercial. Look for her at your house soon.”

Joan: *laughing* I wonder who in the world will be auditioning for the new commercial.

Ted: *continues reading the article* “Everyone is eligible to audition for the commercial, but the age group 12-17 will be looked at considerably. In order to be eligible, you must send a 4 by 5 photo of yourself and an essay (no more than 1,000 words) stating why you want to participate in the commercial. Entries are due no later than Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 am Pacific Standard Time. Send the photo and essay on a self-addressed stamp envelope to: California Fruit Drink Company c/o Christina Flores, P.O. Box 1120, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3488. No photocopies or faxed information will be accepted. Void where prohibited. All submissions become the property of California Fruit Drink Company.”

Joan: I seen the TV commercial for California Fruit Drink and they have that catchy tune that always sticks in my mind. *sings the theme song* “Discover the taste of California Fruit Drink. It has vitamins…and minerals, too. So try it today, it’s the drink for you.”

*Vicki and Vanessa walk into the kitchen with smiles on their faces*

Vicki: Morning, everybody.

Vanessa: Good morning, mom and dad.

Ted: *cheerfully* Morning, girls. How are you two doing?

Vicki and Vanessa (together): Fine.

Joan: Good morning, you two. Breakfast will be ready in a second.

Vanessa: *excitedly* I’m starved.

Vicki: Jamie is coming down in a few minutes.

Ted: *with a concerned look on his face* What is he doing?

Vicki: He’s brushing his teeth.

Ted: *changes the subject* Oh, well. I really don’t think that the new fruit drink commercial will star anyone from this house.

Vanessa: *seeming interested* Are you talking about California Fruit Drink?!

Ted: *with a surprised look on his face* How did you know about the commercial?

Vanessa: *jokingly* Everybody has seen that commercial, dad. It comes on a hundred times a day.

Jamie: *enters the kitchen with a happy look on his face* Hey, everyone.

Ted: Good morning, Jamie.

Joan: Good morning. Are you ready for some breakfast?

Vicki and Vanessa (together): Hi.

Jamie: *excitedly* I sure am ready for some yummy breakfast!!! What’s going on in here?

Vicki: We were talking about the California Fruit Drink commercial that comes on TV everyday.

Jamie: Oh.

Joan: *walks over to the table and scoops some scrambled eggs, a few pieces of bacon, and some toasted bagels on everyone’s plates*

Vicki: *goes to the refrigerator, gets the orange juice, and pours a decent amount into everyone’s glass*

Joan: *with a calm look on her face* Enjoy your breakfast, everyone. *sits down at the table and prepares to enjoy her breakfast*

Vanessa: *innocently* May I say grace before we eat?

Ted: *approvingly* Why of course, Vanessa.

*everyone bows their heads in prayer*

Vanessa: *speaking in a serious yet calm tone* Lord, we thank you for this delicious food we have before us that will nourish our bodies. We thank you for allowing us to sit down and enjoy breakfast as a family, but we especially thank you for allowing us to wake up this morning to enjoy this wonderful breakfast as a family. In the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, we say Amen.

Everyone: Amen.

*the family starts to eat their breakfast*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

Vicki, Ted, Vanessa, and Joan are sitting on the couch watching TV while Jamie is outside playing with Harriet and Reggie

*someone knocks on the front door*

Joan: I’ll get it. *walks over to the front door and opens it* May I help you?

Christina: Hello, ma’am. My name is Christina Flores from the California Fruit Drink Company and I’m on my search to find our company’s new spokesperson for our upcoming commercial.

Joan: *excitedly* That’s right. I saw it in the newspaper this morning. Come in, please. Oh, by the way, my name is Joan Lawson and here standing beside me is my husband Ted Lawson.

Ted: *with a smile on his face* It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Flores.

Christina: *cheerfully* Thank you. *looks over at Vicki and Vanessa and immediately fawns over them* You two are so sweet and loveable. They are so adorable.

Vicki and Vanessa (together): *giggling* Thank you, ma’am.

Ted: *looks at Christina* The one with the soft curls in the front and the ponytail in the back is Vicki and the one with the long and curly hair is Vanessa.

Christina: *still fawning over Vicki and Vanessa* They are just so cute.

Ted: *sits down on the couch* Ms. Flores, why don’t you have a seat.

Christina: Thank you. As your family have probably read already, California Fruit Drink is sponsoring auditions for spokesperson of the upcoming commercial. What’s going to happen is that the chosen winner will be invited to come down to the company headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles and will be filmed in five 15-minute commercial spots promoting the new fruit drink. Now, we are preferably looking for 12-17 year olds because that’s our general target group, but anyone can participate.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* Will all of this take all day to complete?

Christina: No, ma’am. It will only take 3-5 hours at the most and a lot of that time will be spent on preparation for the cameras. In addition to all of that, the selected person will also enjoy lunch there at a nearby restaurant and will take a tour around the company office. Plus, they will take home a case of California Fruit Drink (36 bottles) for the whole family to enjoy. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the company will provide transportation to and from the headquarters and will pay for all of the expenses.

Ted: Is it mandatory that the company provides transportation?

Christina: *in a reassuring tone* No, sir. The parents may bring the child to and from the headquarters if they wish. In fact, the winner can bring his/her whole family along to the filming of the commercial.

Ted: Oh, ok.

Christina: Now, we will still need the mailed photos and essays of those who wish to participate. Do you all have the company’s address.

Joan: *with a smile on her face* Yes we do.

Christina: Everything’s straight then. *gets up and heads for the front door* Well, I thank you for your time and hope to see the entries of all participants. *looks at the girls* Bye, sweethearts.

Vicki and Vanessa: *beaming with joy* Bye.

*Joan opens the door for Christina as she leaves*

Christina: Have a nice day Mr. and Mrs. Lawson.

Ted and Joan (together): You too.

*Joan closes the door*

Ted: *with an uneasy look on his face* I’m having second thoughts about this contest.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* How come?

Ted: Well, the company is legitimate, but how can we choose just one of our girls to do the commercial. Both Vicki and Vanessa should be able to do it.

Joan: But, Ted, you’re assuming that the one of them will get picked when we really don’t know if that’s going to happen or not. You were the one that said that no one from this house would probably be picked as the winner. I just say let’s send the girls pictures and essays to the company, then whatever happens after that happens.

Ted: *with a smile on his face* You’re right, honey. *turns and looks at Vicki and Vanessa* Girls, do you want to participate in the contest?

Vicki: *apprehensively* Not really.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Are you sure, honey?

Vicki: I want to do it, but then again I don’t want to do it.

Ted: Vanessa, how do you feel about it?

Vanessa: *sadly* I don’t even like their commercials anymore since they’re being played over and over again.

Ted: *angrily* Now, this company has my children unsure of whether they want to be involved or not. I shouldn’t have been so caught up with the company’s foolishness.

Joan: *in a reassuring tone* Calm down, Ted. The kids don’t have to participate if they don’t want to. We’ve raised them, sort of, to think for themselves and to know what’s right and what’s wrong.

Ted: *anger on his face gradually goes away* Well, we do have three pretty terrific kids.

*Ted and Joan hug each other*

Episode: 10
Title: First Impressions (Part 1)
Air Date: October 16, 1990

Harriet is in the shock of her life when Jamie finally confesses his secret to her and will then know why he’s been acting very weird lately trying to get on her good side.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ backyard)

*Jamie and Reggie enter Jamie's backyard coming home from a long day of school*

Reggie: *excitedly* So tell me again about your dilemma.

Jamie: *laughing* I’ve already told you a hundred times, Reggie.

Reggie: I know, but I just want to hear it again one more time. It just gets better and better each time you tell me.

Jamie: *beaming with joy* Ok, here’s my situation again for the last time. *makes a huge sigh* All of these years where I’ve been less than nice to her, I think I like her deep down inside. In fact, I really like her.

Reggie: *with a smirk on his face* How can you like her, when she snoops around your house all of the time?

Jamie: It’s the attention. Secretly, I always like it when she peeps through my window, or listens at the back door unknowingly, or even when she follows me around. So far, I’ve kept it a secret from her, but I’m just dying to tell her.

Reggie: I’ve never seen you in love before. I mean I have, but never like this. Harriet is going to be one happy girl when you finally tell her.

Jamie: *with an uneasy look on his face* That’s the problem, Reggie. I don’t know exactly how to tell her. I don’t want to blurt it out to her, but I also don’t want to keep leading her on anymore.

Reggie: *in a reassuring tone* Don’t worry, Jamie. I’m going to help you tell Harriet how much you like her.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* How are you going to do that?

Reggie: I’ve got it all covered.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*Joan is sitting on the sofa watching a soap opera*

Ted: *walks in the door and sets his briefcase down on the floor* Hi, honey.

Joan: *with a smile on her face* Hello, sweetheart. How was work today? *closes the front door*

Ted: It was ok. Nothing exciting happened today.

Vanessa: *comes downstairs* Hi, dad.

Ted: *looks at Vanessa* Hello, kiddo. Where is Vicki?

Vanessa: *jokingly* She’s in sleep mode.

Ted: *with a smile on his face* Oh, ok. Now, where is Jamie?

Vanessa: He’s upstairs doing his homework.

Ted: *jokingly* That’s a miracle.

*Brandon knocks on the front door and Joan opens it*

Brandon: *in a singsong tone* Hello there, wonderful neighbor!!!

Joan: *with a half-smile on her face* Hello, Brandon.

Brandon: May I speak to Ted for a moment?

Joan: Sure, come on in.

Brandon: *walks in and greets Ted* Hi there, neighbor!!!

Ted: *unexcitedly* Hello, Brandon. What do you want this time?

Brandon: I was wondering did you want to play golf with me this Saturday at the Rosemont Golf Course?

Ted: *look on his face rapidly changes to excitement* That would be great.

Brandon: *happily* Great!!! There’s only one catch, though. You have to pay for parking.

Ted: *with a confused yet upset look on his face* What do you mean, I have to pay for parking?! Parking at that golf course is free.

Brandon: *with an uneasy look on his face* It was either that or you had to pay for the gas since we’re taking my car.

Ted: *with a stern look on his face* Goodbye, Brandon!!!

*Brandon walks out of the front door and closes it behind him*

Ted: That cheap skate!!! He would make his own mother pay for the expenses if he wanted to.

Joan: *with a look of warning on her face* Are you sure you want to play golf with him?

Ted: *with a smirk on his face* Yeah, so I can beat him and then rub his face in it. *cackles*

Joan: *sarcastically* Now, if you could only win some modesty. *walks toward the kitchen*

*Ted laughs then display a disapproving look on his face*

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(scene shifts to Jamie’s room)

*Jamie is finishing up his homework when he hears a knock at the window*

Jamie: *walks over to the window and sees Reggie* Hold on for a second. *opens the window and helps Reggie climb through* Hey, Reggie.

Reggie: *excitedly* Hey, Jamie. Ok, this is how we’re going to make the love connection. First, you’re going to call up Harriet and actually invite her up to your room. Then, you’re going to tell her what you want to tell her, meanwhile I’ll be out in the hallway monitoring the conversation. If you need any help, just tell her to look at some book in your room and casually come out here and I’ll assist you.

Jamie: *sarcastically* So this was you big plan?

Reggie: *with a calm look on his face* Pretty much.
Jamie: *thinks out loud* You know, this is so crazy that it might just work. Ok, I’ll do it.

Reggie: Great. I’ll be out in the hallway if you need me. *walks towards Jamie’s room door and opens it, then quietly closes it*

Jamie: *nervously* Ok. *takes a deep breath then picks up the phone, dials Harriet’s phone number, and waits for her to answer*

Harriet: *picks up the phone* Hello.

Jamie: *speaks with great nervousness* Hello, Harriet?

Harriet: *happily* Yes, this is her.

Jamie: This is Jamie. Could you come over for a second? I really need to tell you something.

Harriet: *in a confused tone* Couldn’t you just tell me over the phone.

Jamie: No, I have to tell you this in person.

Harriet: *excitedly* I’ll be over there right now.

Jamie: Ok, bye.

Harriet: Bye.

*both parties hang up the phone*

Reggie: *cracks open the door and looks at Jamie* Ok, now on to part two of the plan. *gives a thumbs up signal, then closes the door*

*Jamie displays a confident look on his face*

Harriet: *climbs into Jamie’s room with an excited look on her face* Hi, Jamie. You wanted to tell me something?

Jamie: *in a calm tone* Yes, I did. Please sit down, Harriet.

Harriet: Why thank you, Jamie. *sits on the edge of Jamie’s bed*

Jamie: *looks directly into Harriet’s eyes* Ok, Harriet. What I wanted to tell you, but didn’t have the chance to get out was that… *feels his heart beating really fast*

Harriet: What, Jamie?

Jamie: *growing even more nervous* I wanted to tell you that I…

Harriet: *excitedly* Tell me, Jamie. The suspense is killing me!!!

Jamie: I wanted to know if…

Episode: 11
Title: First Impressions (Part 2)
Air Date: October 24, 1990

Jamie is on the verge of telling Harriet what is on his mind while Ted and Brandon go all out to see who is the better golfer.

(scene is in Jamie’s room)

Jamie: *finishes statement* …you feel the same way that I have felt about you for a while now.

Harriet: *sarcastically* You’re asking me if I think that you’re the most annoying person on this planet and that you’re the biggest snoop around because that’s how you’ve felt about me for a long time.

Jamie: *laughing nervously* I’m sorry about that Harriet. I didn’t mean to say and think that way about you, but honestly, I’m glad that you did snoop around here often and follow me around a lot.

Harriet: *shocked* You are?!

Jamie: *smiling* Yeah. I should have been more appreciative of the attention that you’ve given me. You know what, through all my good times and bad, you’ve been there for me each and every time.

Harriet: Thanks, Jamie. That really means a lot to me, but you still haven’t actually finished what you were going to tell me.

Jamie: Ok. Harriet, I really like you a lot. Do you know what I mean?

Harriet: *thinks for a few seconds and then gets excited* Oh, Jamie!!! You’ve finally said those magical words that I’ve been waiting to hear for a long time.

Jamie: *blushing* So, could you possibly want to be my girlfriend?

Harriet: *happily* That would be wonderful. *gives Jamie a big hug*

Reggie: *saying to himself* Great job, Jamie. *knocks on Jamie’s door*

Jamie: *loudly* Come in.

Reggie: *walks in, closes the door, and pretends like he knew nothing about the big plan* Hey, Jamie and Harriet. What’s going on?

Harriet: *smiling* Hi, Reggie. Guess who finally told me that they like me?

Reggie: *with a confused look on his face* Who?

Jamie: *beaming with joy* I did.

Reggie: *shocked* You did?

Jamie: Yep.

Reggie: *with a concerned look on his face* Does each of your parents know about this?

Harriet: *worriedly* Mine doesn’t.

Jamie: *nervously* Mine doesn’t, either. Wait until they get a load of this.

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(scene shifts to the Rosemont Golf Course)

*Brandon watches Ted while is walking up to the 18th hole getting ready to putt*

Ted: *sarcastically* I still can’t believe you made me pay for the gas.

Brandon: *laughing nervously as he changes the subject* This is the last hole, Ted and you’re down by one stroke.

Ted: *calmly* All I need is an eagle to send you home packin’. *squats down and judges the distance of the ball from the hole*

Brandon: The ball is about 60 feet from the hole, so to get an eagle would nearly be impossible.

Ted: *smugly* That’s what you think, Brandon. *gets into a putter’s stance and feigns swinging the golf club for a brief moment, then actually putts the ball with some force*

*Brandon watches the ball roll towards the hole with a nervous look on his face as the ball goes into the hole for an eagle*

Ted: *yells excitedly* Yes!!! I beat you, Brandon!!!

Brandon: *with a sad look on his face* Congratulations, Ted. You certainly came back to beat me.

Ted: It was a magnificent finish, wouldn’t you say?

Brandon: Yeah. Magnificent.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*Vanessa, Joan, and Vicki finishes up folding clothes and separating them into neat piles on the coffee table*

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Ted should be finished with his golf match by now. It’s going on 7:30.

Vicki: Actually, the time is now 7:32.

Joan: *smiling yet confused* Thank you, Vicki.

Vicki: *cheerfully* You’re welcome.

Vanessa: He’ll probably be home in a few minutes.

Jamie: *enters the living room with a goofy smile on his face* Hi, everyone.

Joan, Vicki, and Vanessa (together): Hi.

Vanessa: *sarcastically* So, where were you all day?

Jamie: In love.

Joan: *smiling* Love?!

Vicki: Who is the girl in your life?

Jamie: Harriet.

Joan, Vicki, and Vanessa (together): *all with shocked looks on their faces* Harriet?!

Ted: *comes home from a long day of golf with a big smile on his face* Hello, everyone. I’m finally home.

Joan: Hi, honey. How was your golf game?

Ted: Joanie, look out of the window and tell me what you see.

Joan: *walks towards the living room window and sees Brandon walking towards his house sadly* Oh. You won, Ted?

Ted: Yep.

Joan: *with a smile on her face* Congratulations, honey.

Ted: Thanks, Joanie. So what went on while I was gone.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Umm…you’ll have to ask Jamie that question.

Ted: *looks over at Jamie excitedly* So, what happened today?

Jamie: *beaming with joy* Dad, today, I have a girlfriend.

Ted: *approvingly* Who’s the lucky girl, Jamie.

Jamie: It’s Harriet.

Ted: *look on his face rapidly turns into disbelief* Did you say, Harriet?

Jamie: *smiling* Yep.

Vicki: What were the odds of that happening?

Ted: *with a stern look on his face* One in a million.

Vicki: He was that one, I guess.

Episode: 12
Title: Opposites Attract
Air Date: October 30, 1990

Reggie is forced to work with his long time enemy Bianca Harris on an English assignment, but they soon take a liking to each other.

Guest Stars:
Kellie Shanygne Williams (as Bianca Harris)
Cindy Williams (as Mrs. [Linda] Davis)
Soleil Moon Frye (as Katie Roberts)
Alfonso Ribeiro (as Marcus Alexander)
Drew Barrymore (as Miranda Thomas)

(scene is in Mrs. Davis’ English class)

Mrs. Davis: *looks at her whole class* Now that we have discussed how to write poems effectively, you all will write a poem for homework. It is due tomorrow, no exceptions. *walks over to Reggie’s desk* Everyone has formed groups of two except for Mr. Williams here and Ms. Harris. You two will be partners on tonight’s assignment.

*Reggie raises his hand with a discontent look on his face*

Mrs. Davis: Yes, Mr. Williams?

Reggie: *disappointed* Do we have to work together. I mean, we don’t get along with each other at all.

Mrs. Davis: *with a stern look on her face* That is the point of this assignment, Mr. Williams. It will teach not just you two, but everyone in the class that in order to work together on this assignment, you must put all of your differences aside and focus on the task at hand.

*the school bell rings for dismissal to go home and the class is picking up their belongings and walking out of the classroom*

Mrs. Davis: *looks at both Reggie and Bianca* I want to see the two of you for just a moment.

Bianca: *with a concerned look on her face* Yes, Mrs. Davis?

Reggie: *nervously* Yes, ma’am?

Mrs. Davis: *disappointedly* All of this bickering and fighting between you two is going to have to stop. I don’t care for it at all. Now, if you all can’t work on this assignment together, then both of you will receive a failing grade, do you understand?

Reggie and Bianca (together): Yes, Mrs. Davis.

Mrs. Davis: *walks towards the chalkboard and erases the day’s lesson* Both of you may leave now and I want to see your homework finished.

*Reggie and Bianca walk out of Mrs. Davis’ room and stand in the hallway with upset looks on their faces*

Reggie: Since we have to work together, I suggest we make the most out of it.

Bianca: Fine.

Reggie: *looks at his watch* Can you meet me at the library by 4:00?

Bianca: Ok, 4:00. *walks out of the back door of the school going home*

*Marcus and Jamie comes toward Reggie after being in gym class*

Marcus: *with a smile on his face* Hey, Reggie.

Jamie: *with a concerned look on his face* What’s wrong, Reggie?

Reggie: I have to work on my English homework with Bianca. She makes so mad all of the time.

Marcus. *jokingly* Ouch.

Jamie: You two haven’t gotten along since…never.

Reggie: *sharply* I know.

Marcus: I hope you two can work together.

Jamie: We’ll see you later. Bye, Reggie.

Marcus: Later. *Marcus and Jamie walk towards the cafeteria*

Reggie: See y’all later.

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(scene shifts to the Rosemont Downtown Library)

*Reggie impatiently waits for Bianca to arrive and thinks about leaving*

Bianca: *walks over toward Reggie unhappily* I’m here so let’s get it over with.

Reggie: *sarcastically* I’m surprised you even showed up at all.

Bianca: Whatever. So, what are we going to write our poem about.

Reggie: *looks at the assignment paper* It has to be dealing with something about the other person. Now, what could I write about you?

Bianca: *smugly* I know what I could write about you.

Reggie: *confused* What?

Bianca: You’re self-centered, egotistical, and a moron.

Reggie: *with an angry look on his face* Well, you’re stuck-up, immature, and annoying.

Bianca: *defensively* Oh, yeah?!

Reggie: Yeah!

*Bianca and Reggie stare angrily at each other for a few moments, but then notices something about each other*

Reggie: *look on his face rapidly turns into happiness* In this light, your hair looks real soft and shiny. It smells so wonderful.

Bianca: *smiling* Reggie, you wear the coolest clothes in the whole school. I love it when you wear those colorful sweaters.

Reggie: Thanks, Bianca. *changes the subject* I think we can now get started on our assignment.

Bianca: Right.

*Bianca and Reggie are conversing over what they’re going to write about each other in their poems*

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(scene shifts to Mrs. Davis’ English class)

Marcus: *taps Reggie on the shoulder and whispers to him* Hey, Reggie, did you and Bianca work together long enough to complete the assignment?

Reggie: *looks at Marcus and whispers* You’ll find out soon enough.

Mrs. Davis: *in a calm tone* The last group we will hear from today is Mr. Williams and Miss Harris.

*Bianca and Reggie get out of their seats and walk towards the front of the classroom with their poems in their hand*

Reggie: *talks to the class* My poem is about Bianca Harris and is entitled, “Mystery Girl.” *reads from his paper* “There is a girl that I know, but she’s a mystery; I don’t talk to her and she doesn’t talk to me. She has a hint of beauty, like a flower if you will; Every time I get near her, my heart stands still. We always argue and we always fight; But hopefully, we can make things right."

Bianca: *talks to the class* Hello, everyone. My name is Bianca Harris and I wrote my poem about Reggie Williams entitled, “A Diamond In The Rough.” *reads from her paper* “There is something about this fellow who’s brash and bold; but underneath that exterior, he has a heart of gold. I could mould and shape him to be great; Only as long as he’s never late. Sometimes he tries to act like he’s really tough; But, I can only see him as a diamond in the rough.”

*the whole class give both of them a standing ovation*

Mrs. Davis: *smiling* Very good, you two. Now, I hope both of you learned a valuable lesson from all of this.

Reggie: We sure did, Mrs. Davis.

Bianca: Yes we did.

*the bell rings to signal that school is over and the class gather their belongings and walk out of the classroom*

Katie: *walks over toward Reggie and Bianca* Those were great poems that you two did.

Reggie and Bianca (together): Thanks.

Katie: See you two tomorrow. *walks out of the classroom*

Reggie: *waving to Katie* Bye. See you tomorrow.

Bianca: Bye, Katie.

Reggie: *looks at Bianca* So, where do we go from here.

Bianca: *jokingly* Home. *walks out of the classroom*

Reggie: *laughing* I knew that. *races out of the classroom to catch-up to Bianca*

Season 5 of Small Wonder is now on hiatus until further notice. :(

It's going good so far! :)

Originally posted by JoCool
It's going good so far! :)


Thanks. :)

Originally posted by Jen1982
Nice fan fic. I liked it. Continue whenever you can. I liked the plot idea of Jamie liking Harriet.


Thanks. I'll try to find some time in the next two weeks to finish up at least this current season on the fanfic.....

Episode #13 will be posted in the next 2-4 days. :)

Originally posted by amp2k3
Episode #13 will be posted in the next 2-4 days. :)




Cool. Is Vanessa going to be in it?

Originally posted by Christopher
Cool. Is Vanessa going to be in it?


She sure is. She is the centrifugal force that helps to hold the fanfic together.

Episode: 13
Title: The Problem Solvers (Part 1)
Air Date: November 5, 1990

Someone tries to cook up an ingenious plan to get Jamie into huge trouble, but they wind up getting other members of the household in trouble and it takes the teamwork of everyone to figure out who’s the culprit.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

Ted: *cheerfully reads his newspaper* “Tonight’s weather forecast: the Rosemont area will see a 40% chance of thunderstorms. The low will dip down to 54 degrees with a southwesterly wind blowing from 5-10 mph.”

Joan: *enters the living room with a smile on her face* Hi, honey.

Ted: *looks at Joan* Hi, Joanie. You smell wonderful.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* I do?

Ted: *excitedly* You sure do. What is that fragrant scent you’re wearing?

Joan: *jokingly* Dish detergent.

Ted: Oh.

* Jamie slams the front door with an upset look on his face*

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Hi, Jamie. What’s wrong?

Jamie: Just look at this note mom and dad.

*Jamie hands the note to Ted and Joan and they both read it*

Joan: *reads the note carefully* “Jamie Lawson, you’re going to be in so much trouble. I know about the secret of Vicki’s “birth” and now the whole town will finally know where she really came from in the first place thanks to your blabbering mouth. I finally have you where I want you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Ted: *looks angrily at Jamie* How did this person who wrote the note know about how she was created? In fact, I never told you about that.

Joan: *looks sternly at Ted* Are you sure that you had nothing to do with this?

Ted: *defensively* How can you say that, Joanie? You know good and well that nobody and I mean nobody knew about the secret of Vicki’s “birth” except for you. Wait a minute, how do we know that you didn’t say anything about it?

Jamie: I didn’t say anything at all so it couldn’t have been me.

Joan: *looks angrily at Ted* I didn’t tell anyone. I could care less about that.

Ted: *heartbroken* So, now I know how you really feel. You didn’t care about me trying to build something that could potentially help mankind and you certainly didn’t care about my career as an inventor. The last 15 years have been nothing but lies, hasn’t it?

Joan: That’s not what I meant.

Jamie: *angrily* Stop it, you two!!! The fact is that someone wrote this note trying to put the blame on me. Now, I know that I didn’t do it and I also know that you two would never jeopardize this family’s well-being. There is a huge clue that I’ve just figured out. Somebody other than the three of us knows about our top-secret information. The question is who is it and why do they want to cause all this confusion and madness.

Ted: *looks at Jamie* You’re right, Jamie. I’m sorry for acting crazy and wound-up.

Joan: *embarrassed* I’m sorry, too. I don’t know what got into me.

Jamie: *look on his face rapidly turns into calmness* That’s ok. I shouldn’t have gotten too upset myself. Now, we still need to figure out who’s to blame.

Ted: *in a reassuring tone* Don’t worry, Jamie. We will find out who did it.

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(scene shifts to Ted and Joan’s bedroom)

*while Joan is sleeping, Ted continues to think about who possibly wrote that cruel note*

Ted: *taps Joan on the shoulder with an excited look on his face* Joanie, wake up….honey, I need to talk to you for a second.

Joan: *abruptly wakes up and is in a grouchy mood* Couldn’t you tell me in the morning, Ted?

Ted: I can’t wait until the morning, honey. I need to tell you right now.

Joan: *reaches over and cuts the room light on* What is it?

Ted: I think I have another clue.

Joan: *excitedly* Tell me, Ted.

Ted: Ok. I didn’t notice this until about 5 minutes after we went to bed, but there is a clear, sticky substance on our room wall and some on the doorway entrance. *points toward the entrance* Look over there and you’ll see.

Joan: *gets up and looks over at the entrance* You’re right, honey. And it leads all the way towards the stairway.

Ted: That’s the same substance that was on the upper left corner of the note.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* How do you know that?

Ted: Well, I don’t exactly know yet, but I can do a simple test.

Joan: What kind of test?

Ted: You’ll see soon enough.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*Ted and Joan are discussing who they think sent Jamie the note*

Vicki: *enters the kitchen* Hi, mom and dad.

Ted and Joan (together): *looks at Vicki* Hello, Vicki.

Vicki: I hope someone figures out who sent the note to Jamie real soon.

Ted: *in a reassuring tone* We will, honey. I have a feeling the perpetrator will make a critical mistake soon and that will be their downfall.

Vanessa: *enters the kitchen with a distressed look on her face* Mom….dad….I just found this note outside on our front door.

Ted: *with a concerned look on his face* Let me have a look at that.

*Vanessa hands Ted the note*

Ted: *reads the note* “The Lawson family’s good reputation will soon be destroyed.”

Vicki: When is this craziness going to stop?

Vanessa: *angrily* Who knows.

Joan: *changes the subject for a moment* So, Ted, did you find out if the substance on the note was the same as the substance found on our wall and doorway entrance?

Ted: After doing some tests, the substances are indeed the same. I also found out that the substance is called Cesium Sulfate, or Ce2SO4.

Vanessa: *with a confused look on her face* What is Cesium Sulfate?

Ted: Cesium Sulfate is used in manufacturing plastics and vinyls. It is non-poisonous when its temperature is greater than 240° Celsius, but quickly becomes highly toxic when its temperature gets closer and closer to room temperature, which means that the substances found on the note and in our room are deadly poisonous and nobody should touch them.

Joan: *with a fearful look on her face* So not only was the perpetrator trying to destroy our reputation and expose our secret, but they was also trying to injure and/or possibly kill us.

Vanessa: How did that stuff end up on the note?

Ted: It had to have been from someone that works at my job at United Robotronics. Cesium Sulfate is only allowed to be used in electronics and robotics according to federal regulations and we’re the only company in the immediate area that works with both of those fields and have a permit to use that dangerous chemical.

Joan: So now what are you going to do?

Ted: *disappointedly* I honestly don’t know.

Very cool. I can't wait to read the second part. :)

I hate cliffhangers :crying:

Hope too read more soon!

Episode: 14
Title: The Problem Solvers (Part 2)
Air Date: November 12, 1990

The identity of the trouble-maker is closer to being revealed, but the Lawson family grows more fearful that their lives could be in extreme danger.

Guest Star: Park Overall (as Dr. Glenda Malone)

(scene is in the Lawsons’ kitchen)

Jamie: *enters the kitchen and looks at Ted with an enraged look on his face* Have we found the person who did it yet?

Ted: *disappointedly* Not yet, Jamie, but I found an important clue in this mystery. The note that you gave me is the same substance that’s found on the doorway entrance to my room.

Jamie: It was a clear, sticky substance, right?

Ted: *with a concerned look on his face* Jamie, you didn’t touch it, did you?

Jamie: That’s the only way I could have known what it actually felt like.

Ted: That substance is called Cesium Sulfate and is highly poisonous, especially since the substance’s temperature is the same as the house’s.

Joan: *worriedly* We have to take him to the emergency room then. There’s a possibility that this substance could seriously hurt him.

Ted: A very good possibility. Everyone, let’s go.

*everyone runs out of the kitchen and prepares to go to the emergency room*

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(scene shifts to Rosemont General Hospital)

*The family waits in the lobby area as they anxiously wait for Jamie’s prognosis*

Vicki: *looks over at Ted and Joan* Will Jamie be seriously affected?

Ted: *depressed* I don’t know, Vicki. I just don’t know.

Joan: *with an angry look on her face* Whoever did this to my son will pay for it!

Ted: *with a concerned look on his face* We’ll catch the lowlife, honey.

Harriet: *walks toward the Lawsons with a confused look on her face* Hello. What is everyone doing here?

Vanessa: *in a sad tone* Finding out what happened to Jamie. What are you doing here?

Harriet: I came to visit my aunt, but what did happen to Jamie?

Joan: Someone tried to poison him.

Harriet: *with a shocked look on her face* I don’t believe that.

Vanessa: It’s true. He received a note that had some poison on it and he accidentally touched it.

Harriet: *starts crying* My poor Jamie…..

Joan: It’s ok, Harriet. We feel the same way.

*someone enters the lobby area*

Dr. Malone: May I speak to Jamie’s parents alone for a minute?

Ted and Joan (together): Sure.

Ted: *looks at the kids* We’ll be back in a minute.

*Ted, Joan, and Dr. Malone walk out of the lobby and stand in the hallway*

Dr. Malone: *in a grave tone* Mr. And Mrs. Lawson, your son suffered some damage to his central nervous system. As a result, his balance and gait are unsteady, which will force him to use a walking stick for a while.

*Ted and Joan look at each other with tears in their eyes*

Dr. Malone: The good news is that the damage is not permanent and that he will make a full recovery.

Joan: *sniffling* That’s good. May we be able to see him?

Dr. Malone: Sure. He is in Room 232.

Ted: Thank you.

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(scene shifts to the hospital room where Jamie’s in)

*someone knocks on the door*

Jamie: *in a loud tone* Come in.

*the Lawson family walks in the room*

Ted: Hello, Jamie. How are you feeling, son?

Jamie: I’m feeling ok. Hello, mom, dad, Vicki, and Vanessa. How are you all doing?

Joan: *with a shaky voice* We’re doing ok. I am so glad that you’re ok. We all are.

Vicki: What’s the prognosis?

Jamie: The doctor said that I have some minor damage to my nervous system and that I will have to use a walking stick to get around for a while.

Vanessa: *happily* There’s someone here who wants to see you.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* Who?

Harriet: *walks in with tears running down her face* Hi, Jamie.

Jamie: *look on his face turns into extreme concern* What’s wrong?

Harriet: *sniffling* I thought something really bad happened to you. I’m glad that you’re ok.

Jamie: *jokingly* I’m glad that I’m ok, too. It would take something more than that to take me away from you.

Harriet: *with a confused look on her face* So who exactly did it?

Ted: *angrily* I’m going to find out when I go to work tomorrow.

Joan: How are you going to do that?

Ted: I have my ways.

I've gotta know who did it.. :eek:

Originally posted by little insomniac
I've gotta know who did it.. :eek:


And you will in the next episode. :D :lol:

Originally posted by amp2k3
And you will in the next episode. :D :lol:

Whew, good. :lol:

Originally posted by little insomniac
Whew, good. :lol:


:lol:

Originally posted by little insomniac
I've gotta know who did it.. :eek:



I gotta know too.



That was really great Anthony, I am going to miss your stories :(

Originally posted by Jen1982
Please continue. He's gone for awhile. I don't know when we will fine out who did it.

Originally posted by Jen1982
Oh, I guess he went on vacation or something then. He joined the Military. He won't be back until at least Christmas so Small Wonder is in clifthanger mode until then.

i'm back, but i honestly just don't know if i will continue this fanfic or not.....i haven't made up my mind yet :(

Originally posted by amp2k3
i'm back, but i honestly just don't know if i will continue this fanfic or not.....i haven't made up my mind yet :(

Ok. :(

you should at least tell us the ending.:lol:

Originally posted by amp2k3
i'm back, but i honestly just don't know if i will continue this fanfic or not.....i haven't made up my mind yet :(




:( You should finish it. You are great at writing this :)

It is a great story.:D

It will be finished sometime tonight. :)

Episode: 15
Title: The Problem Solvers (Part 3)
Air Date: November 20, 1990

Ted solves the mystery of the identity of the culprit once and for all, but realizes that he knows the fiend more than he realizes.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

*the front door opens as the Lawsons’ return home from the hospital*

Joan: *cautiously* Ok, Jamie, take one step at a time.

Vicki: Do you need any assistance, Jamie?

Jamie: *with an exhausted look on his face* Yes, Vicki.

Vicki: *picks up Jamie and places him carefully on the sofa* There you go. If you need anything else, call me.

Jamie: Thanks, Vicki.

Vicki: You’re welcome. *walks into the kitchen*

Ted: *walks in the house and closes the front door after Vanessa comes in* It’s nice to be home.

Joan: *in agreement* It sure is.

Vanessa: *looks at Jamie* I hope you get better real soon.

Jamie: Thanks, Vanessa.

Vanessa: *with a concerned look on her face* Dad, are you going to find out whoever hurt Jamie all by yourself?

Ted: *softly* Yes, honey. I don’t want to put anyone else in the middle of this and expose them to even more danger.

Jamie: *angrily* I hope you press charges against them, once you find them.

Ted: Don’t worry, Jamie. I intend to.

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(scene shifts to Ted’s office at United Robotronics)

*Ted has his mind on trying to solve the mystery, when someone knocks on his door*

Ted: *startled* Who is it?

Brandon: It’s me, Ted.

Ted: Come in.

Brandon: I just wanted to let you know that you have the day off tomorrow.

Ted: *happily* Thanks, Brandon, but what’s the reason?

Brandon: Well, I know that your son is recovering and I just wanted you to be with your son at his time of need.

Ted: *shocked* Thank you, Brandon. It really means a lot to me.

Brandon: *with a concerned look on his face* Have you figured out who did it yet?

Ted: Not yet. I don’t have any new clues to go by.

*Brandon notices a strange piece of cloth in front of the chemical room*

Brandon: What is this doing near the chemical room?

Ted: *examines the strange piece of cloth* I don’t know, Brandon, but it looks strangely familiar. I’ll have to take it home and analyze it.

Brandon: Please be careful, Ted.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*the family is watching a movie on TV when they are suddenly interrupted by Ted and his excitement*

Ted: I found another clue today at work, well it was actually Brandon who found it, but nevertheless, it’s another clue!!!

Joan: *with a happy yet confused look on her face* That’s great honey, but what is it?

Ted: It’s a torn piece of red cloth with a white circle on it. It kind of looks like that it could be a design of white polka dots on a red background.

Joan: Where did you find it at?

Ted: Near the door of my office’s chemical room.

Joan: The chemical room?

Ted: Yep.

Vanessa: *with a concerned look on her face* What was it doing near the chemical room?

Ted: My guess is that someone who wore a piece of clothing made of this same material broke in to the room and got hold of the Cesium Sulfate, tearing the fabric in the process.

Jamie: *looks at Ted* Are we ever going to find out who did it?

Ted: *in a reassuring tone* Don’t you worry, Jamie. The person responsible is going to be exposed shortly.

Joan: Ted, how are you going to find out who did it?

Ted: Joanie, I’m going to analyze this piece of cloth.

Vicki: Let me take a look at it, dad.

Ted: *excitedly* Ok, Vicki. *hands her the piece of the fabric*

*Vicki examines the piece of cloth and then immediately knows who is responsible for Jamie’s injury*

Vicki: I know who’s responsible, dad.

Ted: Well, who did it, Vicki?

Vicki: Follow me, everyone.
*with confused looks on their faces, everyone follows Vicki upstairs into her and Vanessa’s room*

Jamie: *more confused than ever* Why did you bring us in here, Vicki?

Vicki: Simple. The answer can be found in this very room. Look straight ahead.

Joan: Why are we looking at Vanessa’s closet?

Vicki: *points her index finger on the carpet and lets out an electrostatic discharge, which allows a trail of flames to reach Vanessa’s closet* Because, Vanessa is the one who did it.

Vanessa: *shocked and enraged* You can’t prove that I did it, Vicki.

Vicki: Yes I can. *opens Vanessa’s closet* Here is the dress with the piece of fabric torn from it that she used to obtain the chemical and here is the chemical itself, Cesium Sulfate.

*Ted, Joan, and Jamie are in immediate shock, but their shock rapidly grows into anger*

Ted: *with a stern look on his face* Why did you do it, Vanessa?

Vanessa: Because, I wanted to be the only child in this household, and that was one of my many plans to achieve that goal.

Jamie: *in disbelief* But, Vanessa, you could have killed me.

Joan: So what are we going to do about this, Ted?

Ted: Terminate her for good.

Joan: *with a shocked look on her face* Are you serious, Ted?

Ted: Dead serious.

...whoa...

Originally posted by little insomniac
...whoa...


Yeah, those three episodes were a little heavy. :lol:

That was great. :D

Originally posted by mr roper
That was great. :D


Thanks, Sonny. :D :wave:

Originally posted by amp2k3
Yeah, those three episodes were a little heavy. :lol:

:lol: Just a little bit.

Originally posted by little insomniac
:lol: Just a little bit.


I just wanted to explore the deeper and somewhat darker side of Small Wonder. :D

Episode: 16
Title: A Difficult Change
Air Date: November 29, 1990

The Lawson family is forced to make one of the hardest decisions of their life…to get rid of Vanessa permanently...or do they?

(scene is in the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*Ted is meticulously disassembling Vanessa, but deep down he doesn’t want to do it even though he knows he has to*

Ted: *with a disgusted look on his face* Vanessa has just gone too far this time. She has got to be put away for good.

Joan: *enters the kitchen* Honey, you really are going to get rid of Vanessa, huh?

Ted: Yeah, Joanie. She has caused too much trouble this time. I don’t get it, I thought she was going to be more behaved this time around, but I guess it didn’t work.

Joan: *consoling Ted* Well, honey, we gave it a shot and it just didn’t work out. I guess getting rid of Vanessa is for the best.

Ted: Maybe you’re right, Joanie. So, when will Jamie be able to go back to school.

Joan: *with a smile on her face* The doctor said sometime next week at the earliest, but he’ll still need to some help maneuvering around, though.

Ted: *excitedly* That’s great.

Vicki: *enters the kitchen happily* Good morning, everyone.

Ted and Joan (together): Good morning, Vicki.

Ted: Vicki, I’m just curious, how did you know that Vanessa did it?

Vicki: Well, it was hard to figure out at first, but the clues got easier and easier to piece together. For example, I realized that only someone from this house could have wrote this note because we’re the only ones that know about me and Vanessa’s secret.

Joan: We have our own little private investigator right here.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ garage)

*Ted finishes packing up Vanessa into a storage box*

Ted: *reluctantly* Well, Vanessa won’t be around anymore.

Vicki: *enters the garage and notices the storage box* Dad, what is in the box?

Ted: Vanessa.

Vicki: It’s going to be hard not having her around the house anymore.

Ted: *with a sad look on his face* I know, honey, but until I can figure out how to program Vanessa’s personality without any conflicts, she will have to remain here in this box.

Vicki: Oh.

Ted: I just can’t figure out how personality keeps being on the evil side. The only difference between how she reacted this time and when I first created her is that this time she is more capable of causing harm because of her advanced features.

*Vicki sees Jamie walking towards the garage without the aid of a walking device*

Vicki: *excitedly* Dad, I think you should see this.

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* See what?

*Ted looks at Jamie entering the garage without his crutches*

Ted: *shocked* Oh my goodness, Jamie. You don’t need your crutches anymore.

Jamie: Yep. I can walk without them now even though I still can’t walk as fast as I used to.

Ted: That’s ok, son. You’re making good progress. I’m so glad that you can go back to school next week.

Jamie: *sadly* Yeah and I’ll get stuck with a boatload of homework.

Vicki: *looks at Jamie* Have you talked to Harriet since you came out of the hospital?

Jamie: I talked to her last night and she is so happy that I’m finally home.

Ted: *happily* We all are.

Jamie: *changes the subject* So, dad, are you ever going to make use of Vanessa again?

Ted: Not for a while, Jamie. I need to do some serious reprogramming of her personality mechanism.

Vicki: I maybe able to offer some assistance if needed.

Ted: *excitedly* That’s a great idea, Vicki. I could definitely use your help, honey. In fact, I’m going to need the whole family’s help.

Jamie: Are we going to have some sort of family meeting?

Ted: Yes, we are because between the four of us, we can figure out how to fix Vanessa.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*Everyone is gathered around the kitchen table getting ready to discuss what to do about fixing up Vanessa*

Ted: Ok, gang, how are going to go about fixing Vanessa’s personality?

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* I don’t know, Ted. I don’t want to have to go through what we went through the first two times with her around.

Ted: *in a reassured tone* Joanie, I promise that if Vanessa is operational for the third time, she will be better behaved in every aspect.

Vicki: I can transfer some of my personality traits over to her.

Joan: Is that possible, Ted?

Ted: Yes it is, honey. Basically what Vicki would be doing is acting as an environmental stimulus to Vanessa. It is similar to how other people and other things affect our personalities.

Joan: Oh ok.

Jamie: Could Vanessa be able to inherit some human traits?

Ted: Well, Jamie she already has to a certain degree such as eating habits, movement, comprehension, and other things. As far as tapping into her mind, I might be able to subconsciously implement some positive personality traits into her.

Joan: *with an interested look on her face* That’s incredible.

Jamie: *looks at Ted* We still haven’t decided on whether we’re going to do it or not.

Ted: *eagerly* Ok, let’s take a vote on it and remember that majority wins. Who’s in favor of bringing Vanessa back?

*the whole family raises their hand*

Jamie: I guess Vanessa is coming back into the family.

Vicki: *with a nervous smile on her face* I guess so.

Season 5 is now complete!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Originally posted by amp2k3
Season 5 is now complete!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:


You did a great job with your fan fiction Anthony :)


You told me that the person who knew the Lawson secret was some one from Ted's job. Did you tell me that to throw me off or did you just decide at last minute to make Vanessa the person?

Originally posted by Lothos
You did a great job with your fan fiction Anthony :)


You told me that the person who knew the Lawson secret was some one from Ted's job. Did you tell me that to throw me off or did you just decide at last minute to make Vanessa the person?


It was a last minute thing. I don't know any characters on the show worked with Ted except for Brandon, but it would have been too obvious if I made him the culprit.

Vanessa was the most logical choice. She wanted to be the only child since day one of the fanfic and she was determined to do anything she could to be "an only child."


The fanfic isn't over by a longshot. Season 6 will begin on January 10 hopefully (but it could be earlier). :lol:

Originally posted by amp2k3
I just wanted to explore the deeper and somewhat darker side of Small Wonder. :D

That's what I liked so much. ;)

Jamie can walk without the crutches and they're keeping Vanessa? Wow!

Excellent job, Anthony. :D

Originally posted by little insomniac
That's what I liked so much. ;)

Jamie can walk without the crutches and they're keeping Vanessa? Wow!

Excellent job, Anthony. :D


Thanks, Kate. :D

Originally posted by amp2k3
The fanfic isn't over by a longshot. Season 6 will begin on January 10 hopefully (but it could be earlier). :lol:



Cool :banana: I can't wait to read it :santa:

Season 6

Episode: 17
Title: A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream
Air Date: December 23, 1990

Jamie’s relationship with Harriet is seriously tested when she finds out about a dream he has of another girl.

(scene is the Lawsons’ living room)

*Vicki helps Joan sweep and vacuum the living room floor*

Joan: Vicki, can you hand me the broom.

Vicki: Sure. *hands Joan the broom*

*Joan starts to sweep while continuing the conversation with Vicki*

Joan: *looks at the clock on the wall with a worried look on her face* Jamie shouldn’t still be at school this late in the day. It’s already half past four.

*someone knocks on the door and Vicki walks over and opens it*

Vicki: Hello, Harriet.

Harriet: *with a smile on her face* Hi, Vicki. Is Jamie home?

Vicki: Not yet.

Joan: *walks over to the door* Didn’t Jamie come home with you?

Harriet: No, Mrs. Lawson. He didn’t come home with Reggie and his other friends either.

Joan: *look on her face rapidly turns into worry* That’s strange.

Harriet: Well, I’ll look for him later, then. Goodbye. *walks toward her house*

Vicki and Joan (together): Bye. *Vicki closes the front door*

Joan: Now, I’m really worried. Jamie has until 5:00 to come home or else he’s going to be in huge trouble.

Vicki: Jamie is never this late coming home. There must be something wrong.

Joan: *with a furious look on her face* For his sake, there had better be.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*Joan sits quietly at the table with a stern look on her face*

Jamie: *enters the kitchen* Hi, mom.

Joan: Jamie, where have you been? It’s going on 5:00 now.

Jamie: I was at school.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* What were you doing still at school, Jamie?

Jamie: *shyly* I was serving after-school detention.

Joan: *with a disgusted look on her face* Oh, Jamie.

*Ted enters the kitchen and gives Joan a kiss on her cheek*

Ted: Hi, honey. *looks at Jamie with an upset look on his face* Young man, I…

Joan: What’s wrong, Ted?

Ted: For two hours, Jamie’s math teacher talked to me about how Jamie has been daydreaming in class lately.

Joan: *furiously* That’s it, Jamie. I’m tired of your foolishness once and for all. Unless your father and I say otherwise, your room will see a lot of you for the next three weekends, and I mean a lot. Do you understand?

Jamie: *grudgingly* Yes, mom.

Joan: *points toward the kitchen door* Now go to bed.

Jamie: *looks at Ted and Joan* Good night, mom and dad.

Ted: What could Jamie be possibly daydreaming about in school?

Joan: *jokingly* Well, whatever it is, it isn’t about schoolwork.

Ted: *in a romantic mood* Joanie, I could always daydream about you.

Joan: *blushing* Oh, Ted.

*Ted gives Joan a kiss on the lips*

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(scene shifts to Jamie’s room)

*Jamie sits at his desk and tries to finish his homework but his mind wanders*

Jamie: *thinks to himself* I got to finish this homework. Ok… *reads homework question off of the study guide* …“2x + (1/3) =7, what is the value of x?”

*someone knocks on the door and Jamie gets up to open it*

Jamie: Hi, Vicki. What do you need?

Vicki: I just wanted to know if you needed any help with your homework before I go to bed.

Jamie: *smiling* Not really, but thanks anyway.

Vicki: You’re welcome. Good night, Jamie. *goes to her room*

Jamie: Good night, Vicki. *closes the door*

*Jamie cuts off the room light and climbs into bed*

Jamie: *yawns* I am so tired. *falls right asleep, snoring very loudly*

*Harriet peeps out of her window and notices that Jamie starts talking in his sleep*

Jamie: …sure, Jessica. Maybe we could go to the movies…

Harriet: *grows enraged* Who’s this Jessica that he keeps mentioning? Is he seeing this girl behind my back? That two-timing lowlife!

*Harriet starts sobbing as she closes her window and pulls down the shade*

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(scene shifts to Harriet’s room)

*Harriet contemplates whether or not she wants to continue the relationship with Jamie or not*

Harriet: *angrily thinks to herself* I ought to tell him exactly how I feel. That’s exactly what I’m going to do. *picks up the phone and dials Jamie’s number*

*the phone in Jamie’s room rings and he picks it up*

Jamie: *answers while half-asleep* Hello?

Harriet: *angrily yells at Jamie* How could you do that to me?

Jamie: *confused* Do what to you?

Harriet: Don’t give me that, you ingrate! The relationship is over! *hangs up the phone*

Jamie: But, Har-- *hears dial tone on the phone and hangs it up*

*Jamie is stunned at the news*

Jamie: I can’t believe that she broke up with me.

Uh oh, I hope everything clears up between Jamie and Harriet. :(

Originally posted by little insomniac
Uh oh, I hope everything clears up between Jamie and Harriet. :(


All I can say is that the plot thickens. :lol:

:(


No new episodes until mid-March.

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
:(


No new episodes until mid-March.

:(

That's ok, we'll be here when you're able to post them.

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
All I can say is that the plot thickens. :lol:

:lol:

Originally posted by little insomniac
:(

That's ok, we'll be here when you're able to post them.



:lol:



Thanks, Kate. :lol: :D

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
Thanks, Kate. :lol: :D

You're welcome, Anthony. :lol:

Hey, as long as they're here.. it's all good! :D

Originally posted by little insomniac
You're welcome, Anthony. :lol:

Hey, as long as they're here.. it's all good! :D



The good news is that I saved all the stories on my home computer and a floppy disk that I have with me now, but I don't really have any time to work with the floppy and update any new stories on it.

I'll be waiting for your updates.:D

Originally posted by mr roper
I'll be waiting for your updates.:D



Hey, Sonny. :wave:

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
The good news is that I saved all the stories on my home computer and a floppy disk that I have with me now, but I don't really have any time to work with the floppy and update any new stories on it.

Ohh, ok. Well yeah, that's definately good news.

Originally posted by little insomniac
Ohh, ok. Well yeah, that's definately good news.


:)

I'm almost ready to post a new episode....you'll find this one strange in my opinion. :D :lol:

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
I'm almost ready to post a new episode....you'll find this one strange in my opinion. :D :lol:
I can't wait.:lol:

Episode: 18
Title: Mirror Image
Air Date: January 8, 1991

The Lawsons are about to find out that there’s someone who’s going to drop by that looks exactly like Vicki and Vanessa.

Guest Star: Tiffany Brissette (as herself)

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

Joan: *reads the newspaper and hears the phone ring* I’ll answer the phone. *picks up the telephone and answers* Hello?

Ted: Hi, honey. I’m going to be a little late from work tonight. I have to finish running some tests for a new design that I’m working on.

Joan: That’s ok, Ted. See you when you get home.

Ted: Ok, honey. Bye. *hangs up the phone*

*Joan hangs up the phone while Jamie enters the living room*

Jamie: Mom, where is Vicki?

Joan: She is upstairs in her room sleeping.

Jamie: Oh.

Joan: *smiles* Why do you ask?

Jamie: I just thought she would be up right now.

Joan: Nope, she’s taking a quick nap.

*Vicki runs downstairs into the living room*

Vicki: Hi, mom and Jamie.

Jamie and Joan (together): Hi, Vicki.

*someone knocks on the door*

Jamie: I’ll get it. *walks over to the door and opens it*

Tiffany: *nervously speaks* I didn’t mean to bother you, but do you know where the mall is from here?

Jamie: *blushingly* Sure. Just go down the street, make a left on Highway 7, and look for a sign that says Rosemont Mall.

Tiffany: Thanks.

Jamie: By the way, what is your name because you sure are pretty?

Tiffany: *with a confused look on her face* Are you asking me for my name just because I’m pretty?

Jamie: *shyly* No. I just wanted to know your name, that’s all.

Tiffany: My name is Tiffany Brissette.

Joan: *walks over towards the door* Would you like to come in, Tiffany?

Tiffany: I’ll ask my mom.

*Tiffany walks to her mom’s car and asks her if she can stay at the Lawsons’ for a while*

Jamie: *with a smile on his face* She looks just like Vicki, mom.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* Why did you say that?

Jamie: Take a look at both Tiffany and Vicki and you’ll see that they look exactly alike. I just noticed that about a second ago.

Joan: *in a state of disbelief, she takes a look at the two girls* You’re right, Jamie. They do look alike.

Tiffany: *walking back from the car* My mom said ok.

Joan: *smiles* Great. Well, come in and have a seat. May I get you something to drink?

Tiffany: *politely* No thank you. *looks at Jamie* I never got your name.

Jamie: My name is Jamie Lawson and you already met my mom. Here is my sister Vicki.

Tiffany: Hi, Jamie, Mrs. Lawson, and Vicki.

Vicki: Hello, Tiffany.

Jamie: *casually* Did you know that you and my sister look exactly alike?

Tiffany: *smiling yet with a confused look on her face* We do?

Jamie: Yep.

Tiffany: I don’t believe that. I mean it’s not possible.

Jamie: If you don’t believe me then you and Vicki should walk over to the mirror hanging on the kitchen entrance.

*both Tiffany and Vicki walk over to the mirror and study each other’s face*

Tiffany: *with a surprised look on her face* You’re right, Jamie. We do look alike.

Joan: Come to think of it Tiffany, you also look like my other daughter Vanessa.

Tiffany: Where is she?

Jamie: She’s visiting our aunt this weekend.

Vicki: *looks at Tiffany* Have you ever been on television before because your face looks really familiar.

Tiffany: Yeah, I starred in a show about a family living in a middle-class residential area and the father of that family is a robotic engineer who creates human-like robotic daughters. The mother is a schoolteacher and the son is a class clown at school sometimes and they have neighbors who live next door that are really nosy.

Joan: *excitedly* Our family watches that show all of the time and we think it’s really awesome.

Tiffany: Thanks.

Jamie: The show’s premise sounds like it’s about our family.

*everyone starts laughing*

Anthony, I like where your story is going. Great job! :D

It is pretty good. I'll look forward to more.:D

Originally posted by little insomniac
Anthony, I like where your story is going. Great job! :D


Thanks, Kate. :D

Originally posted by mr roper
It is pretty good. I'll look forward to more.:D


Thanks, Sonny. :lol:

Episode: 19
Title: Harriet’s Last Stand
Air Date: January 17, 1991

Still in a state of anger over Jamie’s dream of another woman, Harriet vows to sever all ties with him even at Vicki’s expense.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ backyard)

Vicki: *looks at Jamie with a concerned look on her face* What are you going to do about your break up with Harriet?

Jamie: *madly* I don’t want to talk about it, Vicki!

Vicki: Ok.

Jamie: *starts rambling about Harriet* She’s totally unfair. I keep explaining to her that I honestly didn’t mean to talk to another girl in my sleep, but she won’t listen to anything that I have to say.

Vicki: Why don’t you try to make up with her by being romantic? You know with flowers and candy and a lot of sweet-talking her. She loves that kind of stuff.

Jamie: *excitedly* That’s a great idea! Thanks, Vicki.

Vicki: There’s only one problem with that idea.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* What’s that, Vicki?

Vicki: *sarcastically* You’re not the romantic type.

Jamie: *sternly* Thanks a lot.

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(scene shifts to Jamie’s room)

*someone knocks on the door*

Jamie: *walks to the door and opens it* Hey, Reggie.

Reggie: Hey, Jamie.

Jamie: What’s up?

Reggie: *pleading to Jamie* Can you please make up with Harriet? She’s been rambling on about how she never wants to see you again. I can’t get rid of her because she’s always following me around like a lost puppy or something.

Jamie: That’s what I’m trying to work on now, Reggie. I need to find a way for her to listen to me so that I can explain to her that she’s the only girl that I’m interested in.

Reggie: Well, you better find a way to make with her…and fast.

Jamie: *sadly* Tell me about it.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*Vicki is dusting the coffee table when she hears the doorbell ring*

Vicki: *walks over to the front door and opens it* What do you want, Harriet?

Harriet: *angrily* Vicki, tell that no good Jamie that I don’t want to see him ever again! In fact, he’s not even my friend anymore.

Vicki: *with a confused look on her face* Well, Jamie trying to figure out a way for you two to make up as we speak.

Harriet: If you don’t tell him what I told you, then I won’t be your friend anymore, Vicki!

Vicki: *sharply* Don’t try to take it out on me!

Jamie: *walks downstairs into the living room and freezes in his tracks* What are you doing here, Harriet?

Harriet: You ingrate! I don’t…

Jamie: *in a compassionate voice* Before you say what you have to say, Harriet, I just wanted to tell you that I’m very sorry for making you angry. I didn’t mean to dream about another girl and it won’t ever happen again. Do you forgive me?

*Jamie gives Harriet some flowers, candy, and a card*

Harriet: *with a confused look on her face* What is all of this, Jamie?

Jamie: It’s a peace offering. I hope you accept it.

Harriet: How do I know that you’re not playing with my emotions, Jamie?

Jamie: *smiling* Because if I was playing with your emotions, Harriet, would I do this?

*Jamie grabs Harriet and plants a kiss on her lips*

Harriet: *stuttering and shocked* You…certainly k-k-know how to treat a w-w-woman.

Vicki: *looks at Harriet* Are you sure that you don’t want to be my friend anymore?

Harriet: *shyly* I’m sorry, Vicki. I didn’t mean to say that to you. I want to be your friend if you want to be my friend.

Vicki: That’s cool.

Jamie: *with an exasperated look on his face* Everything’s back to normal again.

Harriet: For now.

I didn't get a chance to post the new story before I have to leave, but hopefully I can post it sometime in the near future.

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
I didn't get a chance to post the new story before I have to leave, but hopefully I can post it sometime in the near future.
Hi Anthony, That would be great.:D

Originally posted by mr roper

Hi Anthony, That would be great.:D


Whenever I get my computer, I can continue the stories. Until then, the show is in hiatus, which is great for the actors, I guess. :lol:

Episode: 20
Title: The Great Escape
Air Date: February 6, 1991

Reggie develops an interest in a new girl who comes to his school; only he doesn’t know that she’s desperately trying to get out.

Guest stars:
Rachel Blanchard (as Sarah Miller)
Josie Davis (as Allison Delaney)
Tiffany Brissette (as herself)

(scene is in the Rosemont High School cafeteria)

*Jamie finishes getting his lunch from the serving line and meets Reggie at the table*

Jamie: *looks at Reggie while setting his lunch tray down* What’s up, Reggie?

Reggie: Nothing much.

Jamie: How did you do on the math test?

Reggie: *jokingly* I laugh at the face of mathematics and obviously it laughed back at me because I didn’t do so well on it. I got a 73.

Jamie: At least you passed.

Reggie: Barely.

Jamie: *looks over at the table in front of theirs and sees a girl he’s never seen before* Who is the fox sitting over there?

Reggie: *with a confused look on his face* What fox? *looks behind him* Oh, you mean that fox.

Jamie: Yeah.

Reggie: *smiling* Her name is Allison Delaney and she just transferred to our school.

Jamie: That’s cool.

Reggie: *staring at Allison* It sure is.

Jamie: *puts his hands in front Reggie trying to break him out of his love spell* Uh oh. He’s in love again.

Sarah: *with a concerned look on her face* Hey, Reggie and Jamie. What’s wrong with Reggie?

Jamie: He’s in love with the new girl over there.

Sarah: That’s makes 10 for this month alone. I think he’s set a new record.

Jamie: *laughs* That’s Mr. Don Juan for you.


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(scene shifts to the hallway outside Jamie’s Chemistry class)

Jamie: *looks at Reggie* So, have you talked to Allison since lunch?

Reggie: *with a concerned look on his face* I haven’t even seen her since lunch.

Jamie: That’s strange.

Reggie: Tell me about it.

Tiffany: *approaches Reggie and Jamie* What’s up, guys?

Jamie: Just wondering where the new girl disappeared to since lunch.

Tiffany: You mean Allison?

Reggie: Yep.

Tiffany: *sadly* A few minutes ago, Sarah told me that Allison was trying to climb out of the window in the girls’ bathroom.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* Why would she do something like that?

Tiffany: I don’t know, but luckily Sarah stopped her before she was able to get out.

Jamie: *breathes a sigh of relief* Thank goodness.

Reggie: *in a state of disbelief* All of this is some sort of joke, right, Tiffany?

Tiffany: I’m afraid not, Reggie.

Reggie: I just don’t see her trying to do something like that.

Jamie: We’d better go find her and see what’s going on.

Tiffany: That’s a good idea.

*Jamie, Reggie, and Tiffany walk off to try and find Allison*

Sarah: *runs down the hallway toward Reggie, Jamie, and Tiffany* Hey, everyone.

Tiffany: *with a concerned look on her face* Where have you been and where is Allison?

Sarah: She’s in the principal’s office. Her mother is in there, also.

Jamie: *looks at Reggie* Are you okay?

Reggie: I guess so. I’m just glad that she’s all right.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*Jamie walks through the front door and sits on the couch with an uneasy feeling on his face*

Vicki: *with a concerned look on her face* What’s bothering you, Jamie?

Jamie: Something awful almost happened at school today.

Joan: *enters the living room* Hi, Jamie.

Jamie: Mom, I have to tell you something, but dad should know about this, too.

Joan: *worriedly calls for Ted* Ted, come into the living room right now.

Ted: Is something wrong?

Joan: Jamie has something to tell us and it looks like it’s been on his mind all day.

Ted: *with a concerned look on his face* You can talk to us, Jamie.

Jamie: Well, this girl who just transferred to our school today almost ran away.

Joan: Did she?

Jamie: Thankfully one of my friends stopped her before she did.

Ted: Thank goodness.

Joan: What a relief.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* I just don’t understand how she could try to do something like that.

Ted: *solemnly* Well, Jamie, the truth of the matter is that if a situation gets too stressful, a person can feel out of place, which can lead to depression or even worse.

Joan: Hopefully, she will be all right.

Jamie: I hope so, too. *tears fall from his cheek*

Vicki: It’s going to be ok, Jamie. *gives Jamie a consoling hug*

No more updates will take place until the fan fiction is repaired. :(





(as of 4:24 pm CDT)

The fan fiction is repaired. :D

Episode: 21
Title: Finders Keepers
Air Date: February 13, 1991

A hundred-dollar bill lying in the Lawsons’ backyard that Jamie, Reggie, and Vicki find puts their friendship to the test.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ backyard)

*Vicki and Jamie sit on the steps leading to the garage while complaining about how bored they are*

Jamie: How can a Saturday be this boring?

Vicki: I know. There’s absolutely nothing to do today. *thinks aloud* Maybe we could go into the house and help mom and dad clean up the living room.

Jamie: *looks sarcastically at Vicki* I think the boredom has gotten to your microprocessor.

Reggie: *enters the backyard* What’s up, guys?

Jamie: Boredom. That’s what’s up, Reggie.

Vicki: Yeah. Boredom.

Reggie: *agrees with Jamie and Vicki* Yeah, it has been a boring day. That’s why I came over here, to see if you two were doing something interesting.

Vicki: *notices something over by the fence* I see something green.

Reggie: *with a confused look on his face* Where?

Vicki: *points toward the object* Over there.

Jamie: *excitedly* She’s right. Let’s go check it out.

*Jamie, Vicki, and Reggie walk over to the object*

Vicki: It’s a hundred-dollar bill.

Jamie: It sure is. *picks the money up* And since I have it in my hand, I should keep it.

Reggie: *sarcastically* Say what?

Vicki: *looks at Jamie* What do you mean, you should keep it?

Jamie: Well, it’s only fair since I found it.

Vicki: *angrily* Wrong, turkey! All three of us found it; therefore all three of us should keep it.

Reggie: How do you suppose we do that, Vicki?

Vicki: We could split the money three ways. Each of us would get approximately $33.33 with a penny left over.

Reggie: Vicki’s idea sounds a whole lot better.

Jamie: *angrily* Well, if you two can’t accept the fact that I found the money, then that’s just too bad.

Reggie: Is that so?

Jamie: Yeah!

Reggie: Well, I have news for you Jamie; I don’t associate myself with greedy liars. I’m outta here. *looks at Vicki* I wish you didn’t have to put up with his foolishness. *walks out of the Lawsons’ backyard*

Vicki: *sarcastically looks at Jamie* I wish I didn’t have to put up with your foolishness either. *goes inside the house*

*Jamie displays a hurt and angry look on his face*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*Joan washes the dishes when she is startled by Jamie*

Jamie: *sits at the table angrily* How can I have a jerk for a best friend?

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* What’s going on, Jamie?

*Jamie starts to tell Joan what’s bothering him when Vicki enters the kitchen*

Vicki: *sarcastically* I didn’t know he was in the kitchen. I think I’ll come back when he’s gone. *heads toward the living room*

Joan: *growing more impatient* Come back in here, Vicki. Now, someone had better tell me what’s going on or both of you will receive a severe punishment, understand?

Vicki and Jamie (together): Yes, ma’am.

Joan: Now, Jamie since I asked you what happened first, you’ll start.

Jamie: Ok, mom. Me, Reggie, and Vicki were in the backyard when we noticed that there was a hundred-dollar bill lying on the ground, so I picked it up and told everyone that since I discovered it, I should keep the money.

Joan: Vicki, do you have anything to add?

Vicki: *angrily* How can he say that he discovered the money when we all discovered it. And why should he keep it?

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* Are you saying that you should keep the money?

Vicki: No, I offered the suggestion that the three of us should split the money three equal ways.

Joan: I’ve heard enough and I totally agree with Vicki in principle, but that money doesn’t belong to any one of you. I don’t think I’ve heard from anyone that the money should be returned to its rightful owner.

Jamie: You’re right, mom.

Joan: I’m more disappointed at you, Jamie, that you only thought about yourself when it came to the money.

Jamie: *feeling guilty* I’m sorry about that, and Vicki, I owe you a huge apology for being selfish. Can you ever forgive me?

Vicki: I accept your apology, but you also need to apologize to Reggie.

Jamie: *looks at Joan* Mom, can I go over Reggie’s house to apologize?

Joan: *smiling* Sure, Jamie.

Jamie: Well, I guess I had better go apologize to Reggie.

Vicki: *jokingly* This hasn’t been the first time and it certainly won’t be the last. *starts laughing*

*Jamie sarcastically sticks his tongue out at Vicki*

Ok, I need a title for the next episode........I'll take suggestions. :lol:

:lol: Hmm, not sure Anthony. But I can tell you this: Those were some of your best episodes.. really. Keep it up!

Originally posted by little insomniac
:lol: Hmm, not sure Anthony. But I can tell you this: Those were some of your best episodes.. really. Keep it up!


Thanks, Kate. :D

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
Thanks, Kate. :D

You're welcome! :D

Episode: 22
Title: Riches To Rags
Air Date: February 24, 1991

Financial declines at United Robotronics will force all of its employees, including Ted to make the biggest decision of their lives and he’s not sure how the family will take the devastating news.

Guest Star: George Gaynes (as Mr. [Harold] Jennings, Sr.)

(scene is in Ted’s office at United Robotronics)

*Ted is busy typing on his computer when he hears a knock at the door*

Ted: Come in.

Brandon: *worriedly* Ted, we have that meeting with Mr. Jennings in a few minutes.

Ted: I know, Brandon. I’m just finishing up typing some company documents. *displays a concerned look on his face* Why do you look so worried, Brandon? The meeting is not going to be that bad, unless you screwed something up again. Did you?

Brandon: *angrily* No, I didn’t screw anything up.

Ted: *with an embarrassed look on his face* Oh.

Brandon: I came to tell you that I have a feeling that this meeting won’t be like any of the other meetings that we’ve had.

Ted: Are you sure, Brandon?

Brandon: I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think something’s definitely not right.

Ted: *calmly* Ok, Brandon, just calm down and let’s go to the meeting and find out what’s going on.

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(scene shifts to the United Robotronics conference room)

*Mr. Jennings starts the faculty meeting as employees find chairs to sit in*

Mr. Jennings: *sadly* Fellow employees of United Robotronics, as you all know, the company hasn’t been doing too well in the past few months. The company’s stock is at it lowest level in five years and therefore; I have made some decisions as to the future of this company. As you all also know, I have been talking to the president of Cybernetics Unlimited, our rival company, about their imminent take over of United Robotronics. We have agreed that no one will lose their benefits or job positions provided that you all inform them that you will work for them effective January 10. The alternative is that you don’t have to work for them, but you will more than likely lose your benefits and will have to find another company to work for. I know that you all will have questions and concerns about this situation and I assure to you all, that I will be happy to answer them to the best of my ability.

*a female employee raises her hand*

Mr. Jennings: *looks at the employee* Yes?

Female Employee: You said that we wouldn’t lose our benefits and etc. if we start working for Cybernetics Unlimited.

Mr. Jennings: Yes, I did.

Female Employee: *with a concerned look on her face* If I decide to take the job, how can I just uproot my family from the beautiful Los Angeles area to another area in short amount of time? The closest office to here is the one in Dallas, which is 1500 miles away. They absolutely love it here and if we move, it will create a lot of hardships on us. For example, my kids will have to attend another school and make whole new friends and I know that they won’t be very happy about that. We will have to move to somewhere that’s very unfamiliar.

Mr. Jennings: I understand your concern and wish that all of us didn’t have to face that reality, but we’re going to have to adapt to change. You could stay here and wait until a new regional office is built in this area, but that won’t happen until 1997.

Ted: *whispers to Brandon* Our families will have a cow once we tell them about this situation.

Brandon: *sadly* Tell me about it. Bonnie has already been nagging me about it for the past two weeks. I just don’t know how I’m going to break the news to her and Harriet.

Mr. Jennings: Any more questions and concerns? *looks around and sees no one’s hands raised* Well, then this meeting is adjourned.

*everyone starts getting up and talking amongst themselves*

Ted: *sighs* Well, I guess we’d better go home and tell our families the bad news.

Brandon: Yeah. *shakes his head in disgust*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

Ted: *opens the front door and sadly plops down on the couch while thinking aloud* How am I going to ever explain what happened at work today.

Joan: *enters the living room* Hi, honey. What’s wrong?

Ted: Hi, Joanie. Tonight after dinner, there’s going to be a family meeting.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Uh oh. When you call for a family meeting, either something exciting has happened at work or something terrible, and from the look on your face; it has to be the second one.

Ted: *angrily* Forget about that, we’re going to have the meeting now. *yells loudly* Jamie, Vicki, get down here immediately!

*Jamie and Vicki rush downstairs to the living room*

Jamie: *nervously* We didn’t do anything, dad. Honest.

Joan: *laughs* Your father’s just upset about what happened at work today. We’re going to have a family meeting.

Vicki: *with a concerned look on her face* Something terrible happened.

Ted: You can say that again!

Vicki: *repeats what she said* Something terrible . . .

Ted: Don’t make jokes!

Vicki: Who’s joking?

Ted: *grows more enraged* Now look here, Vicki . . .

Joan: Ted, didn’t you want to tell us about what happened at work?

Ted: *grins nervously* Sorry about that, Vicki . . .didn’t mean to yell at you like that. But, yeah, I have some depressing news to tell everyone.

Jamie: *impatiently* Tell us, dad.

Ted: *takes a big sigh* Ok, Jamie. Today at work, me and all the other employees at United Robotronics got word that another cybernetics company, Cybernetics Unlimited, is going to take over our company and that in order to keep our benefits, we have to work for them by no later than January 10.

Joan: *sadly* I’m so sorry about that, honey. Well, at least Cybernetics Unlimited is around here in our area, so it wouldn’t be too much of a transition.

Ted: Well, not exactly.

Joan: What do you mean?

Ted: The closest regional office to Los Angeles is the facility in Dallas, Texas.

Jamie: *confused* Dallas, Texas? That’s like over a thousand miles away.

Ted: Yeah.

Joan: Well, I don’t want to move to Texas!

Ted: I don’t, either, but the only alternative is to wait until they build a regional office here in Los Angeles. The only problem is that the office won’t be built until 1997.

Jamie: That means that Mr. Brindle is also affected.

Ted: Yeah.

Joan: Well, what are we going to do, Ted?

Ted: *sadly* I don’t know, honey. I just don’t know.

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(scene shifts to Jamie’s room)

*Jamie lies in his bed, thinking of what’s going to happen to his family, when Harriet knocks on his window*

Jamie: *looks over at Harriet* Come on up.

Harriet: *climbs into Jamie’s room with a depressed look on her face and sits on the windowsill* Hi, Jamie. Is your family thinking about moving to Texas?

Jamie: Yeah. I don’t wanna go, though. I like it here, plus I don’t know anything about Texas.

Harriet: Me either.

Jamie: We would be leaving behind all of our friends, especially Reggie.

Harriet: Yeah. How are we going to convince our folks to stay here in California?

Jamie: I have no clue.

Vicki: *opens the door and walks in the room* Hey, Jamie and Harriet.

Jamie and Harriet (together): Hey, Vicki.

Jamie: *looks at Vicki* How do you feel about the situation?

Vicki: Not too good.

Harriet: *yawns* I’m getting very tired. I’d better go to bed.

Jamie: *in a romantic and Shakespearean accent* Good night, my sleeping beauty. In the morning, I shall awaken you with a kiss.

Harriet: *blushing* Good night, my sweet prince. Throughout the night, I shall only be dreaming of you. *climbs out of Jamie’s window*

Jamie: Wait, love. *blows a kiss to Harriet* This shall keep you company until the morrow.

Harriet: *feigns catching Jamie’s kiss and rubs it on her lips* I shall be satisfied for the night, but I rather receive it from your sweet lips.

Vicki: *acting like a valley girl* Like gag me with a spoon.

Jamie and Harriet (together): *confused* Huh?

Vicki: *shakes her head in disgust* Oh, brother. You two are giving me a headache.

*Vicki turns off the light in the room and closes the door behind her*

Episode: 23
Title: Vicki’s School Daze
Air Date: March 3, 1991

Jamie does anything he can to make Vicki’s first day at Rosemont High School a miserable one and it’s up to Joan to figure out what’s going on.

Guest Stars:
Soleil Moon Frye (as Katie Roberts)
Alfonso Ribeiro (as Marcus Alexander)
Rachel Blanchard (as Sarah Miller)
Tiffany Brissette (as herself)

(scene is in Mrs. Lawson’s classroom)

*the class is talking loudly amongst themselves when Mrs. Lawson comes in and walks toward her desk*

Mrs. Lawson: Good morning, class.

Class (together): Good morning, Mrs. Lawson.

Mrs. Lawson: Ok, class, pass your math homework up to the front of each row. *the class starts passing up their completed assignments*

Jamie: *worriedly nudges Marcus* What was the homework assignment that we had to do last night?

Marcus: *looks at Jamie* Didn’t you do it? We had to do the chapter review on pages 112-116, problems 2-60.

Jamie: I totally forgot about that.

Marcus: That assignment was worth 2 test grades.

Jamie: That’s going to totally mess up my already shaky class average.

*Mrs. Lawson overhears Jamie’s conversation with Marcus*

Mrs. Lawson: *with a stern look on her face* Marcus and Jamie, I have told both of you time and time again about talking in class without permission. Both of you will have to serve detention after school today.

Marcus: *angrily looks at Jamie* Now, you give me detention? Thanks a lot.

Jamie: *sheepishly* Sorry.

Mrs. Lawson: Vicki, will you collect the assignments and place them on my desk?

Vicki: Ok. *gets up and collects all the homework and puts them on Mrs. Lawson’s desk*

Mrs. Lawson: Thank you.

*Vicki returns to her seat*

Mrs. Lawson: Today, class, we will start on Chapter 9. Now, this chapter will be very intensive, as it will cover Area and Perimeter of different shapes. Now, can anyone tell me what the definition of area in his or her own words is?

*Sarah raises her hand*

Mrs. Lawson: Yes, Sarah?

Sarah: I think that area is the measurement of the total space inside a particular region.

Mrs. Lawson: *smiling at Sarah* That’s correct, as it applies to only two-dimensional objects and as you all will find out as we go along in this chapter, area is always a square measurement. What do I mean by that, Tiffany?

Tiffany: That the boundaries will have the same unit of measure, so that when you get the final answer, it will be that measurement raised to the power of 2.

Mrs. Lawson: That’s exactly right. If the boundaries have different units of measurement, then you will have to convert the units to get them to be the same. Katie, can you tell me the method of finding the area of irregular shapes?

Katie: *thinks to herself for a moment, then gives an answer* You find the area of each individual shape that makes up the irregular shape and then add the areas together.

Mrs. Lawson: *happily* Very good, Katie. Now, we forgot to answer the most basic question in this whole chapter. What two dimensions are used to find the area of anything, Jamie?

Jamie: *looks at Mrs. Lawson with a startled look on his face* Umm, length and width?

*the class starts snickering and giggling*

Mrs. Lawson: That’s actually correct, class. In this case, length is referring to how tall the object is and the width is how wide or long the object is. Now that we know what area is and how it works; what, then is perimeter?

*Marcus raises his hand*

Mrs. Lawson: Go ahead, Marcus.

Marcus: Perimeter is the measurement of the boundaries of an object.

Mrs. Lawson: *smiles* You kids sure know your geometry. Like area, the measurements of the perimeter of an object also need to be in the same unit. Usually, you can find the perimeter of an object by measuring the total sides of that object and adding them together, but you can’t do that for a circle, since it does not have any sides. Now, I want you all to put on your thinking caps and figure out how to find the perimeter of a circle and what other word is used to describe doing that.

*Mrs. Lawson sits in her chair as the kids are thinking of those answers*

Marcus: *taps Vicki on her shoulder* Hey, Vicki . . .how would you like to . . .

Vicki: Like to . . .what?

Marcus: *nervously* . . .go to the school dance with me on Friday?

Vicki: *smiles* Marcus, are you serious?

Marcus: Definitely. I really like you, Vicki.

Vicki: *blushes nervously* Wow.

Jamie: *thinks to himself while looking at both Marcus and Vicki in discontent* She’s only been here one day and she’s already got a date for the school dance. And look at him pushing all up on my sister. I oughta . . .

Mrs. Lawson: I gave you all more than enough time to figure out those answers. Now, Sarah, what is the other name for perimeter when dealing with circles and other elliptical shapes?

Sarah: *unsure of her answer* Is it circumference?

Mrs. Lawson: *smiling* Correct. Jamie, how do you find the circumference of a circle?

Jamie: *looks angrily at Marcus and Vicki while giving out his answer* You multiply the diameter by 2 times pi or multiply the radius by pi.

Mrs. Lawson: *with a confused look on her face* Jamie, that’s not correct and why are you looking at Vicki and Marcus so strangely?

Jamie: *sarcastically* Why don’t you ask the two lovebirds over here?

*the class looks at Jamie, Vicki, and Marcus with shocked looks on their faces as Marcus crouches down in his seat and Vicki puts her head on her desk*

Mrs. Lawson: *angrily* I want to see all three of you outside in the hallway, now! *walks outside the classroom*

*Jamie, Marcus, and Vicki get out of their seats and follow Mrs. Lawson towards the hallway*

Mrs. Lawson: Ok, now I want to know what is going on? I shouldn’t have to interrupt classroom instruction time because of this foolishness.

Marcus: *with a confused look on his face* I would like to know what’s going on, too.

Mrs. Lawson: *looks at Marcus* You mean you don’t know what’s happening?

Marcus: I don’t have a clue.

Vicki: I don’t have a clue, either.

*the class quietly sneaks up the edge of the door to hear the outside conversation*

Mrs. Lawson: Well, the only person left who may know something is Jamie.

Jamie: *hurriedly* Well, it . . .it’s just that . . .well, I’m tired of seeing Vicki get all of the attention around here and why does she have to be in the same classes that I’m in.

Mrs. Lawson: What are you talking about Jamie? She’s only been here one day and she has just as much right to be in these classes as you do.

Vicki: *sadly looks at Jamie* Is that how you feel about me, Jamie?

Jamie: *feeling guilty* I didn’t mean to say that, Vicki.

Vicki: If it will make you happy, I’ll request to have my whole schedule changed. *starts to walk around the corner*

Mrs. Lawson: Come back, Vicki. *tries to catch up to Vicki*

Marcus: *looks sarcastically at Jamie* You have some nerve! How could you do that to your own sister?

Class: (together) *angrily* Yeah!

Marcus: Vicki shouldn’t be the one to have her schedule changed, you should.

Jamie: *pleading to the class* I’m sorry for what I said.

Marcus: Yeah right.

Jamie: Don’t you guys believe me?

Marcus: I’ll believe you when the moon turns green.

Jamie: I was being honest when I said I was sorry.

Marcus: Sure you were.

Jamie: Really, I was.

Marcus: Ok, but if she doesn’t come back, I’m going to request for your schedule to get changed.

Jamie: Fair enough.

Marcus: *jokingly* Then, you could be someone else’s problem. *walks up to Jamie and pats him on the shoulder*

*Jamie looks at Marcus sarcastically*

Another excellent episode, Anthony. :D

Originally posted by little insomniac
Another excellent episode, Anthony. :D


Thanks, Kate. :D I love coming up with these episodes and I am so glad that you, Sonny, Christopher, and any others that read them, enjoy them so much. :lol:

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
Thanks, Kate. :D I love coming up with these episodes and I am so glad that you, Sonny, Christopher, and any others that read them, enjoy them so much. :lol:

You're welcome, Anthony. :D

When I pulled this latest one up, I had to admit (again) that I'm very impressed with your writing style and the fact that you never fail to come up with some great situations. Believe me, we do! :lol:

Originally posted by little insomniac
You're welcome, Anthony. :D

When I pulled this latest one up, I had to admit (again) that I'm very impressed with your writing style and the fact that you never fail to come up with some great situations. Believe me, we do! :lol:



That makes me feel good. :D

I try to create the episodes as I would see them if they were real episodes of the show. I think that I've gotten the premise of the show down to a science, so everything starts to flow whenever I try to come up with a story dialogue. The hardest part is always try to produce decent titles for the episodes. :lol:

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
That makes me feel good. :D

I try to create the episodes as I would see them if they were real episodes of the show. I think that I've gotten the premise of the show down to a science, so everything starts to flow whenever I try to come up with a story dialogue. The hardest part is always try to produce decent titles for the episodes. :lol: You're good at it Anthony. :D

Originally posted by mr roper
You're good at it Anthony. :D



:lol: :D


Thanks, Sonny.

Episode: 24
Title: Wishful Thinking
Air Date: March 12, 1991

Ted makes another set of adjustments to Vanessa as he tries to bring her back into the family mix once again, but the family’s in for a huge and shocking surprise.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

Joan: *enters the living and looks at Ted continues to fix Vanessa with a confused look on her face* Honey, you’re not done fixing her up yet?

Ted: *stops for a moment and then looks up at Joan* Not yet. I’m trying to work out a few more kinks and then I have to make her go through some more rigorous testing to make sure that all of the possible “bugs” with her have been fixed. I don’t want to go through what we went through the first three times with her around.

*Ted resumes fixing Vanessa*

Joan: That makes sense.

Jamie: *worriedly* I don’t know, dad. She almost tried to kill me last time.

Ted: *reassuring Jamie* That’s why I built an remote shut-off feature into her, so that if a situation involving her really gets out of hand, instead of having to hit her on the top of the head to shut her down, you can know remotely do it because that feature is responds to voice command.

Joan: Well, what is the command to shut her down remotely?

Ted: Stop.

Joan: *jokingly* Well, why didn’t I think of that.

Jamie: How long are these tests going to last?

Ted: She has to go through six sets of tests, five of which will last two weeks each and the sixth test will continue throughout her entire “lifespan.”

Joan: What are the tests?

Ted: Response to voice command, comprehension, memory retention, eating and digestion, her functionality and durability during and after stand-by mode, and overall behavior.

Jamie: *with a confused look on his face* How are you going to keep up with all of that?

Ted: I can compare what she does now in these tests with what she has done in the past. If I see marked improvements, she has passed the tests, and if I see marked declines, then she failed.

Joan: What if she’s borderline in a certain area?

Ted: She will then be re-evaluated in that area and if she continues to be intermediate in that area, she will be considered to have failed that particular test. I want Vicki to be down here, so I can also note how those two will respond and interact with each other.

Joan: When will Vanessa be operational, so to speak?

Ted: As soon as finish making a few more minor adjustments.

Joan: *smiles* Well, I better go into the kitchen and get dinner ready.

Ted: *excitedly pleads with Joan* Mmmm, dinner! Can I please help, pleeease?

Joan: *in a reserved voice* Down, boy. You stay in here and finish working on Vanessa.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*the family is finishing up eating their evening meal*

Ted: *exclaims proudly* Joanie, you’ve done it again. Another excellent meal, honey.

Jamie and Vicki (together): *talking with their mouths full* Yeah, mom.

Joan: Thank you, everybody.

Ted: Excuse me, everyone. I’ll be right back. *gets up from the table and exits the kitchen*

Jamie: *looks at Joan* Mom, can I get another piece of chicken.

Joan: *jokingly* That’s going to be your fourth piece tonight. Well, I guess it couldn’t hurt.

Jamie: Thanks. *grabs the piece of chicken from the serving platter*

Ted: *returns into the kitchen with Vanessa* Well, family . . .here she is.

Vanessa: *in a loving voice* Hi, everyone. Mmmm, dinner sure smells great.

Jamie, Joan, and Vicki (together): Hi, Vanessa.

Joan: Vanessa, would you like me to fix you a plate?

Vanessa: Yes, please.

Ted: She’s still in a monitored phase, but I think that her “bugs” have been fixed.

Joan: *with an uneasy feeling* I hope so, Ted.

*as Vanessa walks up to Jamie, he slowly backs away with a worried look on his face*

Vanessa: I’m sorry for all the trouble that I’ve caused, especially to you Jamie. You certainly didn’t deserve it and I shouldn’t have done it. Can you ever forgive me?

Jamie: *with a skeptical look on his face* How do I know that you’re not lying to me right now and want to cause more harm towards me?

Vanessa: *sadly* I know that what I did was vicious and cruel and I don’t blame you not wanting to be close to me right now, but if I was lying to you, then would I do this . . . *gives Jamie a soft and compassionate hug*

*the family looks at Jamie and Vanessa in amazement and shock*

Ted: *excitedly* That was the one emotion that she was unable to show in the previous times that she was functional . . .love.

Joan: That’s right. I forgot all about that. She never once showed that she cared about anything other than herself until just now.

Jamie: *smiles* I believe you, Vanessa and I forgive you. The hug you just gave was the proof that I needed. Thanks.

Vanessa: *looks at Vicki* Vicki, I couldn’t have a better sister than you.

Vicki: *with a tear falling down her cheek* Right back at ya, sis.

Joan: *looks at Vanessa lovingly* Welcome to the family, honey . . .this time, for good.

*Joan and Ted gives Vanessa a big hug and a kiss on her cheek*

Vanessa: *crying* Thanks, mom and dad. I don’t want to have to go through all those horrible things that I went through before. I’m really scared that something bad is going to happen again.

Joan: *consoles Vanessa* There, there now, honey. Everything’s going to be all right and don’t worry. All of us are by your side. You are a part of our family and we love you very much.

*Vanessa starts to cry even more uncontrollably*

Joan: *looks at Ted with tears rolling down her cheeks* We finally have our daughter back.

Ted: We sure do, honey.

Awww.. that was great! :cheer:

:lol: You certainly have it down to a science and every episode seems to flow into the next with little to no effort.. that's why I was surprised to find out you'd had a difficult time coming up with the names for each episode.

Episode: 25
Title: Mixin’ It Up
Air Date: March 26, 1991

Reggie, Jamie, and Marcus are challenged to a game of basketball in the school gym when they refuse to allow Vicki, Harriet, and Vanessa to play with them.

Guest Star: Alfonso Ribeiro (as Marcus Alexander)

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

*Marcus, Jamie, and Reggie are going over basketball plays when someone knocks on the front door*

Jamie: *looking at Marcus and Reggie* Hold on, guys. I have to see who’s knocking at the door. *walks to the door and opens it* Hey, Harriet.

Harriet: Hello there, snuggle bunny.

*Jamie blushes*

Harriet: Wanna go to the movies? They’re showing a double feature today, so we can watch two movies for the price of one.

Jamie: *sadly* I would like to go, but I have to help design basketball plays with Marcus and Reggie.

Harriet: *looks at Reggie and Marcus* Hey, guys.

Marcus and Reggie (together): Hey, Harriet.

Reggie: We have to get ready for our upcoming practice game against the tenth graders.

Vicki: *walks into the living room* Hey, everybody.

Everybody (together): Hey.

Harriet: Can I play?

Reggie: *sarcastically* Girls can’t play basketball . . .they might break a nail or something.

*Jamie and Marcus start snickering*

Harriet: *angrily* Oh, yeah . . .well, girls can play just a good as boys, if not better!

Marcus: You can’t be serious, Harriet. Since when has a girl ever played better than a boy in any sport?

Harriet: Since this very moment.

Vicki: *agrees with Harriet* You tell ‘em.

Jamie: *angrily looks at Vicki* You stay out of this!

Vicki: *angrily* No, you stay out of this!

Harriet: *tries to calm everyone down* Wait a minute, we can all settle this dispute once and for all. How about us girls challenge you boys to a game and the winners can make the losers do whatever they want for a whole week.

Reggie: You’re on, Harriet. But we have three people for our team and you only have two. Where’s your third player.

Vicki: *looks toward the stairs and then calls for Vanessa* Oh, Vanessa . . .can you come down here?

Vanessa: *answers loudly* Ok. *runs downstairs* Someone called for me?

Harriet: How would you like to play with Vicki and me in a basketball game against these boys here?

Vanessa: Sounds like fun.

Jamie: *sarcastically* Oh, it’s going to be fun alright. It’s going to be real fun making you all do whatever we want for a week.

Marcus and Jamie (together): Yeah.

*the three boys give each other a high-five*

Vanessa: *angrily* Jamie, I’m going make you eat those words.

Jamie: Ok, then . . .see y’all on the court, if y’all can even find your way there. *chuckles to himself and then goes into the kitchen with Reggie and Marcus*

Vicki: *grows enraged* We’ll be there!

Harriet: They think they’re so great and that they’re going to beat us, well I have news for them. We’re going to wipe the floor with them and then rub it in their faces.

Vicki and Vanessa (together): *excitedly agrees* Yeah!

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(scene shifts to the Rosemont High School gym)

*Jamie looks at his watch and laughs to himself*

Jamie: I bet they got lost somewhere.

Reggie: *jokingly* Or maybe they’re doing their nails.

Marcus: *jokingly* Or fixing their hair or something.

*the boys hear the doors to the gym open and are amazed at the three girls entering the gym with their basketball uniforms on*

Harriet: *walks up to Jamie* So are you ready to play or what?

Jamie: *sarcastically* Ok, sure. We’ll give y’all 10 points to start with.

Harriet: *angrily* Don’t give us anything.

Jamie: Ok, it’s your loss. Your team can have the ball first.

*Harriet inbounds the ball to Vicki who dribbles up the court and passes the ball to Vanessa as she squares up and shoots the ball into the hoop*

Jamie: No worries, guys. They’re only up by one point.

*Reggie inbounds the ball to Marcus who dribbles up the court, but gets it stolen by Vicki who takes the ball and runs down to her team’s basket and makes a lay-up*

Reggie: *with a disappointed look on his face* We’re going to have to play a lot tougher than this, fellas.

*Jamie inbounds the ball to Reggie who is immediately double-teamed by Vicki and Harriet who forces him to throw the ball to Vanessa who shoots a long-range shot into the basket, which continues a streak of the girls great shooting as they make shot after shot*

Marcus: *in a state of shock* These girls are good.

Reggie: Well, I guess we lost the game, so we’d better start doing whatever they want.

Harriet: *puts the ball down on the court and walks over to the boys* We played better than you guys gave us credit for.

Jamie: *sulkingly* Yeah. Who taught y’all how to play that well?

Vicki: You boys did. We’ve watched y’all play many times and we learned from the best. I just wish that y’all had given us a chance to play instead of blowing us off.

*Vanessa and Harriet shake their head in agreement*

Reggie: We’re sorry about that. It won’t happen again.

Marcus: I’ll say.

*everyone starts walking toward the gym doors ready to get home*

Jamie: One question for you, Harriet.

Harriet: Yeah?

Jamie: Can you teach me some of those moves you made? They were awesome.

Harriet: *laughs* I don’t know . . .if I taught them to you, then you would be better than me.

Jamie: *desperately begs Harriet* Please?

Harriet: Only if you do some things for me, and you will have a whole week to get them done. *with a devilish look on her face*

Jamie: *sarcastically thinks to himself* Can’t wait.

Originally posted by little insomniac
Awww.. that was great! :cheer:

:lol: You certainly have it down to a science and every episode seems to flow into the next with little to no effort.. that's why I was surprised to find out you'd had a difficult time coming up with the names for each episode.


Thanks, Kate. :D


Writing this fanfic is the only thing that I can do really well. :lol: Yeah, coming up with names for the episodes is really hard because I can't use the names from real episodes, so I have to come up with them from the top of my head.

Originally posted by Small Wonderian
Thanks, Kate. :D

Writing this fanfic is the only thing that I can do really well. :lol: Yeah, coming up with names for the episodes is really hard because I can't use the names from real episodes, so I have to come up with them from the top of my head.



You are great at writing. I hope sometime you are able to bring evil Vanessa back or have Ted make a copy version of Vanessa :D

Originally posted by Christopher
You are great at writing. I hope sometime you are able to bring evil Vanessa back or have Ted make a copy version of Vanessa :D



Hmmm.......a copy version of Vanessa.....:idea: :D

Episode: 26
Title: Sixteen Candles
Air Date: April 7, 1991

Vicki gets excited about turning 16, but quickly discovers that it isn’t all what it’s cracked up to be.

(scene is in upstairs hallway)

*Jamie knocks on Vicki and Vanessa’s door*

Vicki: *opens the door* Yes, Jamie?

Jamie: You coming downstairs to eat breakfast with us?

Vicki: I’ll be downstairs shortly.

Jamie: Ok. *Jamie walks downstairs*

*Vicki closes the door and sits on her bed thinking about what it’s going to be like to finally turn 16*

Vicki: *excitedly* This is going to be the best year of my life! *gets up and starts jumping up and down on her bed in excitement*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*the rest of the family hears some loud thumping noises coming from upstairs while in the middle of eating breakfast*

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* What is all of that racket coming from?

Jamie: *jokingly* That would be Vicki, dad.

Joan: She must be very excited that she is now 16 years old.

Ted: *smiling* Our little robot is growing up.

Joan: *jokingly* She’s not so little anymore, Ted.

Ted: Yeah. I remember when I first created her back in 1985 to behave and think like an average 10-year old girl. Now, she’s behaving and acting like an average 16-year old girl.

Vanessa: *looks at Ted* Dad, when was I born?

Ted: *thinks to himself for a moment and then answers Vanessa* That’s a good question, honey. Let’s see, I believe that you were born on November 17, 1977, so that would make you 14 years old. I’m not quite certain on that, so I’ll have to check your birth certificate.

Jamie: *with a shocked look on his face* Vicki is two years older than Vanessa? How can that be when they’re identical twins?

Ted: Well, Jamie, the definition of “identical twins” is two babies that are the same gender born within minutes or hours of each other and that look exactly alike, with the exception of a few subtle features. In this case, since Vicki and Vanessa were not created within minutes or hours of each other, they’re technically not twins, even though they do look exactly alike.

Vanessa: When were Jamie and Vicki born?

Ted: Jamie was born on May 25, 1974 and Vicki was born on September 9, 1975. Vanessa, could you come here for a minute?

Vanessa: Sure, dad. *walks over to Ted*

Ted: We can all find out when Vanessa was born.

Joan: *with a confused look on her face* How, Ted?

Ted: *grabs a small key out of his pocket* Both Vicki and Vanessa have a small compartment just above their back panel where most of their wires and circuits are located, and in their compartments are where a copy of their birth certificates are. *takes the key and opens Vanessa’s compartment and grabs her birth certificate* Joanie, can you read what it says?

Joan: Ok. *takes Vanessa’s birth certificate and reads what it says* “The State of California recognizes that Vanessa Marie Lawson was born on the 22nd day of August in the year of 1975 to the parents of Theodore Martin Lawson and Joan Christine Lawson.”

Ted: Oh, yeah. I just remembered that when I had created Vanessa and Joan and I was going through the process of adopting her, we settled on her being born on August 22, 1975. How could I have thought that she was born in 1977?

Jamie: So that means that Vanessa is actually two weeks and three days older than Vicki.

Ted: *smiling* I guess so. *looks at Vanessa* So, honey, do you now know when you were born?

Vanessa: Yep. August 22, 1975.

Joan: You got it, sweetheart.

Vicki: *enters the kitchen with a smile on her face* Good morning, everybody.

Ted, Vanessa, Joan, and Jamie (together): Morning, Vicki.

Joan: *tries to confuse Vicki for a moment* I think I have something over here, but I’m not sure what it is. *reaches behind her and grabs the birthday cake*

Vanessa: *smiling* Close your eyes, Vicki. We have some special surprises for you. *quietly reaches under the table and pulls out some gifts for Vicki*

Vicki: *laughing, yet confused* Ok. *closes her eyes*

*Joan puts the birthday cake on the table and sticks 16 candles in it and lights them up*

Jamie: You can open up your eyes now.

*everyone yells, “Happy birthday!” to Vicki*

Vicki: *shocked and very excited* Thanks, everyone.

*Vanessa sings happy birthday to Vicki while the rest of the family is humming the tune in the background*

Ted: You have to make a wish now and then you have to blow out the candles.

*Vicki closes her eyes and makes a wish, then opens her eyes and blows out the candles as everyone cheers and claps for her*

Jamie: Ok, Vicki. Here is a present from me.

Vicki: Thanks, Jamie. *opens the box and pulls out a piece of paper that has the number 2 written on it* What is this supposed to be?

Jamie: That means that you only have 2 years left before you turn 18 and become a legal adult and take on some responsibilities like paying bills and finding your own place to live.

Vanessa: Open up your present from me, Vicki.

Vicki: Ok. *opens the box and pulls out a clock*

Vanessa: *jokingly* That clock means that the time as being a kid is starting to run out on you.

Ted: *slides a gift towards Vicki* Here, Vicki. This one is from your mom and dad.

Vicki: *opens the gift and pulls out pictures of her when she was first created as her face rapidly turns from enthusiasm to despair* May I be excused?

Ted and Joan (together): *in a solemn tone* Sure.

*Vicki slowly gets up from the table and starts crying as she enters the living room*

Joan: *looks at Ted with an uneasy look on her face* Ted, what’s wrong with Vicki?

Ted: I don’t know, honey. My guess is that these gifts that we gave her were a little insensitive. We better go apologize to her.

Joan: You’re right.

*Ted and Joan walk into the living room trying to make Vicki feel better*

Jamie: *looks sulkingly at Vanessa* I really feel rotten about the gifts that we gave Vicki.

Vanessa: Me too.

Jamie: We have to make it up to Vicki.

Vanessa: Yeah, but how?

Jamie: By getting her some nice gifts that we should have done in the first place.

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

*Joan places her hand on Vicki’s back and gives her a hug as she consoles her*

Joan: We’re sorry about those gifts that we gave you. It was only a joke, but it was very insensitive and we didn’t mean it, honey.

Ted: Can you forgive us, Vicki?

Vicki: *sniffles as she wipes the tears off her face* Yes, I forgive you all, but those gifts just signaled the inevitable.

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* What do you mean, honey?

Vicki: *starts sobbing even harder* In two years, I will be 18, and I haven’t done anything to prepare myself for that. I mean, I don’t even know if I’ll be ready to do things on my own, and who’ll fix me if I start to malfunction? I’m just a experiment and experiments aren’t intended to be on their own. How will I as a robot, survive out there in the world by myself?

*Joan looks at Ted as tears start falling down her cheeks*

Ted: She’s right, Joanie and I don’t have a clue as to how she can be self-reliant. Up until now, I have always fixed her when she’s had a problem with her circuits and things like that, but she can’t stay caged up in this house forever. How is a robot supposed to take care of itself? I might just have to . . .

Joan: Don’t say things like that. It would just be too painful for everybody.

Ted: Well, what am I supposed to do? Vanessa is in the same boat as Vicki is and as far as a technological standpoint, there isn’t too much that I can do to get them to be self-sufficient simply because there are too many unknowns out there.

Vicki: *grows enraged* I wish I was a human being and not some stupid mechanical device!

Joan: *hugs Vicki and tries to calm her down* It’s going to be ok, honey.

Ted: *sadly* This may be the one problem that I cannot solve.

Episode: 27
Title: Home on the Range (Part 1)
Air Date: April 20, 1991

The family decides to take a long-awaited vacation to the Grand Canyon, but Ted still can’t get his mind off of Vicki’s situation.

(scene is in the Lawsons’ living room)

*Joan is watching television when Ted walks through the front door with an excited look on his face*

Ted: Joanie, have I got some news for you!

Joan: *cuts the TV off while she eagerly awaits Ted’s news* Tell me.

Ted: Well, Mr. Jennings has given all of his employees and their families a weeklong pass to go anywhere they want!

Joan: That’s great, honey. But, there’s one problem.

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* What’s that?

Joan: Currently, we don’t have enough money saved up to take a really nice trip anywhere.

Ted: *confidently* Do I look worried? No . . .and why do I not look worried, because we don’t have to pay a single penny to take a trip anywhere for an entire week.

Joan: So, where exactly are we going?

Ted: How would you feel, if I said that the family is going to take a trip to . . . the Grand Canyon?

Joan: *excitedly* That’s great, honey!

Ted: *smiling* I knew you would say that. I would like to surprise the kids, so could you not mention anything about what I just told you?

Joan: Ok, Ted. My lips are sealed.

Ted: *jokingly* Awww, then I won’t be able to kiss you.

Joan: *in a romantic mood* I can always open my lips for that.

*Ted gives Joan a big kiss on the lips*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ kitchen)

*everyone finishes eating their dinner when Ted decides to the kids his exciting news*

Ted: Ok, kids. I have some great news to tell y’all.

Jamie: *excitedly* What, dad?

Ted: Mr. Jennings has given all of his employees, including me, a weeklong vacation pass to go wherever we want and I want to take you all to see the Grand Canyon.

Vanessa: *jubilantly* Way to go, dad!

Ted: Besides, maybe it can help us get away from our situation . . .

Everyone (together): *sadly* Yeah.

Joan: Well, everyone better start packing for our trip.

*Vicki, Vanessa, and Jamie leave the kitchen and run upstairs to start their packing as someone knocks on the back door*

Ted: I’ll get it, honey. *walks to the back door and opens it with a disappointed look on his face* Can I help you, Brandon?

Brandon: Hi, Teddy boy. I just wanted to know where you were going on your weeklong vacation?

Ted: Well, my family is going to the Grand Canyon. Where is your family going?

Brandon: Disneyland.

Joan: *smiling* That’s nice, Brandon.

Brandon: *with a disappointed look on his face* No, it’s not. I hate roller coasters and long lines and noise, because I know there will be lots and lots of noise. The only reason I’m going is because Harriet wanted to go so badly.

Ted: Just give it a chance, Brandon. Who knows, maybe you’ll actually like amusement parks and besides, the whole point was to allow your daughter to have some fun. Now, she’ll be awfully upset if you ruin her day with your complaining.

Brandon: You’re right, Ted. I’ll have fun for her sake. Gotta go now. Bye. *walks back to his house*

Ted: Bye. *closes the back door, then looks at Joan* Now, we better start packing, honey. We have to leave at 6 am tomorrow morning.

Joan: Ok, then.

*Ted and Joan leave the kitchen*

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(scene shifts to Vicki and Vanessa’s room)

Vanessa: *looks at Vicki who has a sad look on her face* Come on, sis. This trip will help you feel better.

Vicki: I guess so. Vanessa, do you ever wish that you were human?

Vanessa: Sometimes I do. I know that because you and me are mechanical devices, we have limitations as far as what we can do compared to humans, but we also have some capabilities that are superior. I guess if we look at the whole picture, it’s not bad being a robot, plus we are more human-like than any other machine that’s out there, so we have the best of both worlds.

Vicki: I never looked at it that way. You know what, Vanessa?

Vanessa: *smiling* Yeah?

Vicki: You’re pretty cool.

Vanessa: *blushing* Thanks. You’re pretty cool yourself, Vicki.

*the girls give each other a hug and then start to pack their clothes in their travel bags*

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(scene shifts to Jamie’s room)

*Jamie converses with Harriet over the phone*

Jamie: *smiling* I’m glad you’re going to Disneyland . . .I wish there was some way that we could be together . . .yeah, I’ll be thinking about you, too. Good night, beautiful . . .

*Jamie hangs up the phone, then looks up at the ceiling thinking about Harriet*

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(scene shifts to Ted and Joan’s room)

*Joan talks to Ted while she finishes packing her travel bag*

Joan: Honey, this trip is going to be great.

Ted: Yeah, it is. *look on his face rapidly turns to sadness* I just wish that I could make an adjustment in our two girls that could allow them to take care of themselves when the time comes. I mean at this point in time, they are like fish out of water and fish just cannot survive out of water.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* Honey, I know that you feel like that you wish you do more for the girls, but you have done an absolutely wonderful job upgrading and advancing them. The whole family is proud of you and even though it seems like we’re now facing an impossible situation to overcome, we just have to have faith that we can get through this together.

Ted: Joanie, you really think that we can get through this?

Joan: I know we can, honey. Just have faith.

Ted: *displays a half-smile on his face* You make a lot of sense. Thanks for helping me see the positives in this situation.

Joan: *looks at her watch* We’d better get to bed if we’re to leave for our trip at 6.

Ted: You’re right. Good night, honey. *climbs into the bed*

Joan: Good night. *turns off the light and then gets into bed*

Episode: 28
Title: Home on the Range (Part 2)
Air Date: April 28, 1991

The family’s road trip to the Grand Canyon finally begins, but Ted discovers that something is not right with the family car.

(scene is in the upstairs hallway)

*Vicki opens Ted and Joan’s bedroom door and sound a wake-up alarm for them to get up*

Ted: *gets up slowly and yawns* Ok, Vicki. We’re awake.

Vicki: *excitedly* I can’t wait until we hit the road.

Ted: *smiling* Yeah, this trip is going to be great. We’re going to have so much fun exploring the Grand Canyon.

Joan: *wakes up* Good morning, everybody.

Ted: Morning, honey.

Joan: Is Vanessa and Jamie up already?

Vicki: Not yet, mom. I’ll go wake them up. *leaves the room to go wake up Jamie and Vanessa*

Ted: *looks at Joan* Well, everything is packed and ready to go. All we have to do now is get dressed, eat breakfast, and then hit the road.

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(scene shifts to Vicki and Vanessa’s room)

Vanessa: *asks Vicki a question while she finishes packing her clothes* Sis, how do you really feel about me?

Vicki: *with a confused look on her face* What do you mean?

Vanessa: I mean do you feel like I’m a horrible sister, especially since I caused so much trouble here before with my arrogant attitude and despicable behavior? *sadly* It’s ok, if you feel that way . . .I deserve it.

Vicki: *compassionately looks at Vanessa* You’re a great sister. You may have caused some problems in the past, but we never stopped loving you and we never will. *jokingly* Look at me, I’m starting to sound like mom.

*Vanessa starts laughing*

Vicki: I’m finished packing. Let’s go downstairs so we can get this vacation started!

Vanessa: Sure thing.

*Vicki closes the room door behind her as she and Vanessa take their packed suitcases to the living room*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ living room)

Ted: *finishes putting everyone’s travel bags into the car and initiates roll call* All right everyone, time to head out on the road. When I call your name, I want you to say “here” so that I know that you’re ready to go. Joanie . . .

Joan: Here.

Ted: *continues the roll call* Vicki . . .

Vicki: Here.

Ted: Vanessa . . .

Vanessa: Here.

Ted: Jamie . . .

*Ted waits 5 seconds, but hears no reply so he yells a little louder*

Ted: Jamie . . . *looks at Vicki as he still hears no reply from him* Can you tell your brother to get downstairs immediately?

Vicki: Sure thing, dad. *impatiently yells loudly as the whole house shakes* Jamie, get down here, now!

Jamie: *finally responds as he rushes downstairs* I’m here.

Ted: *with a confused look on his face* What were you doing up there, Jamie?

Jamie: Talking to Reggie.

Ted: This early in the morning?

Jamie: Yeah, dad.

Joan: Let’s get outta here, then.

Everyone (together): *excitedly* Yeah!

*the family heads out the front door as Ted shuts off the living room lights and closes the door behind him*

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(scene shifts to the Lawsons’ car)

Ted: *turns around and looks at the kids* Before we pull off, does anyone have to make an emergency pit stop?

Vicki, Vanessa, and Jamie (together): No, dad.

Ted: Are you sure? The next one isn’t scheduled for another 2½ hours.

Vicki: We’re fine, dad.

Ted: Ok. *looks at Joan* Do you need to make a quick emergency stop, honey?

Joan: *smiling* I’m fine, dear.

Ted: *smiling* Cool. And a way we go. *gently pushes his foot on the gas pedal and steers the car onto the street heading towards their vacation site*

*two hours has passed by as Ted looks in the rear-view mirror and sees the rest of the family sound asleep, while he drives past the Arizona state line*

Ted: *thinks to himself* So far, we’re right on schedule. Another 63 miles to go and then we take our first rest stop.

Vicki: *wakes up and yawns with a confused look on her face* Where are we, dad?

Ted: We’re just outside of Topock, Arizona.

Vicki: When is our next break?

Ted: It shouldn’t be long, honey, maybe about another 45-60 minutes.

Vicki: How long have you been driving?

Ted: Close to 2½ hours now. How would you like to be my navigator, Vicki?

Vicki: *excitedly yells* Ok, dad.

Ted: *laughing* Shhh, we don’t want to wake the others. I need you to help me look for a road sign that has exit number 48 on it.

Vicki: Road sign . . .exit number 48. Gotcha.

Ted: That will put us in the city limits of Kingman, which has to have some gas stations/restaurants.

Vicki: *looks out the window and reads a road sign* McConnico, 34 . . .Kingman, 38 . . .Flagstaff, 160. *with a confused look on her face* What does that mean?

Ted: It means that from this point, those are the next 3 major towns along this route and how far away they are.

Vicki: Oh.

*another hour passes by and Vicki notices another road sign* Exit 48 . . .West Beale Street . . .right arrow.

Ted: *smiling* Great job, Vicki. This is the exit that we have to get off on for our rest stop.

*Ted sees the off-ramp for Exit 48 and merges into that lane and slows down until he approaches a traffic light, then turns right and sees a Chevron gas station and a Denny’s restaurant on his left*

Vicki: Are we going to stop over there?

Ted: Yep. *turns into the restaurant/gas station entrance and parks the car in the first available parking spot* Here we are. *unbuckles his seat belt and wakes up Joan* Honey, it’s time to get up.

Joan: *looks at Ted while she yawns* Are we at the Grand Canyon already?

Ted: Not yet, but we are at our first rest stop, though.

Joan: Oh, ok.

Ted: *looks at Vicki* Wake up Jamie and Vanessa.

Vicki: Ok. *nudges Jamie and Vanessa* Wake up, sleepyheads.

Vanessa: I’m hungry.

Jamie: Me too.

Ted: I guess we should get something to eat since we didn’t at home.

*the family gets out of the car and walks into Denny’s*

Joan: *spots a table to sit at* Let’s sit over here.

*everyone pulls up a chair and sits down, while a waitress comes over to take their order*

Waitress: *with a cheerful smile on her face* Would anyone like something to drink before ordering a meal?

Joan: I would like a small glass of orange juice.

Ted: *smiling* Same here.

Waitress: What would you kids like to drink?

Vanessa: Milk, please.

Vicki: A small glass of orange juice.

Jamie: I would like a glass of water.

Waitress: Ok, that’s three glasses of orange juice, a glass of milk, and a glass of water. I’ll be right back with the beverages. *walks toward the kitchen to get the beverages*

Joan: *looks at Ted* How much longer until we’re at the Grand Canyon?

Ted: About an hour and a half.

*the waitress comes back and sets each person’s drink in front of them along with a straw and then takes out her pad and pencil to write down the meal orders*

Waitress: May I take your orders?

Joan: Umm, I would like a pancake, two sausages, and some scrambled eggs.

Ted: I’ll have two fried eggs, some toast with butter, and some hash browns.

Waitress: *looks at Jamie, Vicki, and Vanessa* What would you three like to order?

Jamie: I’ll have some scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, and two pieces of bacon.

Vanessa: Could I have one fried egg and some hash browns.

Waitress: *smiling* You sure can, dear. *looks directly at Vicki* What would you like, honey?

Vicki: I would like a bowl of corn flakes, a banana, and a blueberry muffin.

Waitress: I’ll be right back with the meals. *walks toward the kitchen*

Ted: That waitress is very nice.

Joan: She sure is.

*Jamie pulls out his cell phone and calls Harriet*

Ted: *looks furiously at Jamie* What do you think you’re doing?

Jamie: *concentrates on trying to reach Harriet* Hold on a minute, dad. *speaks to Harriet* Hey, there. Are you up yet?

Ted: *quietly mouths Jamie’s response to Joan in shock* Hold on a minute?

Joan: Vicki, could you use your magnetic personality and pry the phone away from your brother?

Vicki: No problem. *holds out her hand and uses her magnetic force to pull the phone out of Jamie’s hand and into hers*

Jamie: *looks at Vicki angrily* Hey, what’d ya do that for?

Joan: *sternly* We do not talk on the phone during a meal!

*the waitress comes back and places everyone’s meals in front of them*

Ted: *looks at the waitress* Thank you.

Waitress: No problem. May I refill anyone’s drink?

Ted and Joan (together): No, thank you.

Ted: *looks at the kids* Anyone want a refill?

Vicki, Vanessa, and Jamie (together): No thanks.

*the waitress walks toward another table as the family eats their breakfast*

Vanessa: *looks at Ted happily* This food is really good!

Ted: *talks while mouth is full* It sure is.
*15 minutes later, the family finishes eating and the waitress brings Ted the meal tab*

Ted: *looks at the bill in shock* $37? We are never eating out again.

Joan: *smiling yet has a sarcastic look on her face* Oh Ted.

*Ted gets up and walks up to the cash register to pay the tab while the rest of the family gets up and leaves the restaurant*

Joan: *looks at the kids* Ok, let’s get in the car. *the four of them walk towards the car*

Ted: *walks out of the restaurant and notices something wrong the car* Does the car look all right to you all?

*the rest of the family inspects the car, but doesn’t see anything wrong*

Jamie: It looks all right to me, dad.

Ted: *with a skeptical look on his face* I don’t know, it looks like something is definitely wrong with the car, but I just don’t know what it is yet.

Joan: *with a concerned look on her face* I hope nothing is wrong with the car.

Ted: Well, I guess the car will be all right on our final leg of the trip. Let’s get back on the road.

*everyone gets into the car and puts on their seat belts as Ted starts up the car and drives back onto the highway*

This was a fun fandiction to read. You did a great job posting thease episodes in written form. Thanks for posting this for all to read.