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sami dg · 01-11-2003, 09:21 PM

Ive never posted a FOL fan-fic before so Im gonna do it in parts I hope some of you will help me out with suggestions and constructive criticism.
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The scene opens in the living room where Jo is watching television. Blair enters the room brushing her hair.

Blair- Isnt it just a wonderful day?

Jo watches her television show and pays no attention to Blair

Blair hums a bit and repeats herself

Blair- Isnt it a wonderful day?

Jo finally responds obviously irritated

Jo- What is it Blair?

Blair- Oh nothing(rather nonchalant)

Jo- Allright Blair out with it you wouldnt have repeated yourself if you didnt want me to ask you what was up?

Blair- Oh nothing much Im just going to be in a television commercial is all.

Jo- Yea? Are you gonna be eating cat or dog food?

Blair( raising her voice)- Jo you are always so jealous of me! You can never be happy for me.

Jo(sarcastically)- So how did you get to be in a commercial?

Blair- My father knows this man who was looking for someone photogenic to be in a commercial for RV company and naturally I was recomended.

Jo- Naturally.

Just then Mrs. Garrett. enters the room.

Mrs. Garret- What was all the fuss from you two? I could hear the both of you in the kitchen?

Jo- Oh nothing Mrs. G its just Heather Locklear here thinks she's gonna be in the movies.

Blair- Your just jealous, that you arent ever scouted for these types of opportunities!

Jo- Oh Blair! The only reason anYthing happens for you is because Daddy Warbucks makes it happen.

Mrs Garrett- Thats enough from you two! Jo Im surprised at you, you should be happy for Blair! And Blair you shouldnt say such mean things to Jo!

Blair- Im sorry Mrs Garrett but Im tired of Jo's sarcastic remarks

Jo- And Im tired of looking at the silver spoon in your mouth!

Mrs. Garrett(yelling) Enough! You two have been at it for days and Im tired of it. You are going to have to learn to get along. So for the next two weeks I want the two of you to go everywhere together, eat together, sleep in the same room together. EVERYTHING TOGETHER.

Jo(obviously stunned) Youve got to be kidding Mrs. G?

Blair- theres no way.

Mrs. Garrett- I mean it! Ive had it with your bickering you too are going to learn to get along with one another or your going to kill one another!

Mrs Garrett leaves the room and the two girls are obviously not happy with the punishment layed down by Mrs G.

End of scene one
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I hope you all like it so far! comments please.

JDS84 · 01-11-2003, 10:10 PM

I like it. I can't wait to read more.

sami dg · 01-12-2003, 12:07 AM

The scene changes to the girls bedroom where Natalie is studying and Jo and Blair are arguing about the days events.

Jo- Blair, I dont see the need in going with you to that commercial shooting.

Blair- You heard Mrs. Garrett we are supposed to do everything together, and you arent getting me into trouble.

Jo- Well if you hadnt have been so vain, we wouldnt be in this mess!

Natalie raises up from her textbook

Natalie- Cant you see Im trying to study here? Sheesh!

Jo- Im sorry Natalie, but if I have to spend one more day with this primadonna Im gonna scream!

Blair- Its been no treat spending every waking minute with this grease monkey.

The two girls face off nose to nose when Natalie intervenes

Natalie- Hey if you two are gonna duke it out could you do it outside. Ive got my own battles to conquer(pointing at her textbook) like the war of 1812!

The two girls leave the room and Natalie shakes her head and goes back to her textbook.

End of scene two

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1strunfan · 01-13-2003, 03:45 PM

Good job. Post more soon.

sami dg · 01-13-2003, 09:33 PM

The scene changes to the kitchen where Mrs. Garrett and Tootie are shelling peas.

Tootie- Boy, Mrs Garrett shelling peas isnt as easy as it looks, how come you make it look so easy?

Mrs. Garrett- Ive had a lot of practice Tootie

Tootie- Mrs. Garrett how come you are making Jo and Blair spend so much time together.

Mrs. Garrett-(looks up from her work and paused)- Because I want them to get closer. They shouldnt fight all of the time

Tootie- I dont know if thats possible!

Mrs Garrett(smiling)- They think more of each other than you think Tootie, they just have a hard time showing it. Youll see one day they will be close friends and they will thank me for this.

Tootie- I just hope they dont kill each other before they make it!

Jo and Blair enter the room arguing!

Blair- Mrs. Garrett, Tell Jo that she has to go with me to the commercial shoot.....unless of course you dont think she should.

Mrs Garrett- Oh no! You two will go together.

Jo- Come on Mrs. G Ive barely been able to stand Blair. I dont think Ill be able to handle a bunch of rich society types at that place.

Mrs. Garrett- You are going together or noone goes. Is that clear?

Jo and Blair(halfheartedly in unison) Yes Mrs. Garrett.

The two leave the room and Mrs. Garrett resumes her pea shelling.

Tootie- You see what I mean?

Mrs. Garrett smiles at Tootie and takes a deep breath and resumes shelling her peas.

End of scene three

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JDS84 · 01-13-2003, 09:40 PM

Awesome. Post more.

1strunfan · 01-14-2003, 11:09 AM

Great!

sami dg · 01-14-2003, 06:06 PM

The scene changes to the television studio where Blair and Jo are just walking in.

Jo- I cant believe that Im actually at this place I can think of a hundred other things I'd rather be doing?

Blair- Name one that doesnt involve dirt and oil.

Jo- Just hurry up and get this over with I need to get back home Ive got things to do.

Blair goes to the receptionist which is on the phone.

Blair(clearing her throat) Excuse me miss

Receptionist(speaking on the phone) Thats right! I told him he could either take me to a classy restaurant or he could take me home.

Blair(clearing her throat again) Um, Miss excuse me

Receptionist(covering the phone up with her hand) Cant you see Im busy?

Blair- Yes, but Im here for very important business, Im here to see Mr. Tubberfill.

Receptionist- Well dear there are lots of people waiting to see Mr Tuberfill, youll just need to sign in and wait with the rest of the girls.

Blair- What do you mean the rest of the girls.

Receptionist- Look around honey this is an audition for a commercial. What did you think?

Blair- My father told me I was getting the job.

Receptionist- Well you may, but your still gonna have to wait your turn, Mr Tubberfill is seeing other girls right now, now sign in and take a seat please.

Blair obviously irritated and her ego shot, signs the list and goes back and sits next to Jo.

Jo- Well, lets get this show on the road Blair I dont have all day.

Blair- Well it seems you might. I had to sign in this is an audition.

Jo- Audition? Blair Im not waiting around all day Im outta here!

Blair- Jo if you leave I swear Ill tell Mrs. Garrett.

Jo huffs and plops back into her chair

Jo- What happened? I thought Daddy Warbucks got you the job already.

Blair- Well apparently he was misinformed.

Jo- Yeah, apparently.

End of scene 4
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JDS84 · 01-14-2003, 08:07 PM

Awesome.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 01-14-2003, 10:20 PM

This is great! Sorry I didn't reply sooner!

1strunfan · 01-15-2003, 10:32 AM

I love it. Keep it up.

Shelley · 01-15-2003, 04:39 PM

Great.

sami dg · 01-16-2003, 11:13 AM

The scene fades back into the waiting room where Jo is slumped in her chair asleep after the long wait and Blair is waiting impatiently.

Receptionist(calling aloud)- Blair Warner?

Blair stands up and Jo rouses up

Blair- Its my turn Jo, You can stay in here if youd like?

Jo- No way, If Ive gone this far Im going in, besides I wouldnt miss you bomb for the world

Receptionist(a little louder this time) Last call for Blair Warner!

Blair- Im here miss.

Receptionist(pointing to the door behind her)- Then I suggest you go in there before you lose your turn.

The two girls walk in and the scene changes to Mr. Tubberfills office.

Mr. Tubberfill(noticing that there are two girls)- One at a time please.

Blair- Oh Im sorry sir, Im Blair Warner(putting emphasis on Warner) and this is my friend Jo she is just along for moral support.

Jo grimaces and Mr. Tubberfill obviously not impressed with the Warner last name hands Blair a piece of paper.

Mr. Tubberfill- Ok, Blair please read the lines highlighted and try to act natural.

Blair fluffs her hair and glances at her sheet.

Blair(in the most dramatic voice she can muster)- Either at the ballgame or across the country, Youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV.

Mr. Tubberfill rolls his eyes and Jo tries to stifle a laugh.

Mr. Tubberfill- Ms. Warner, You dont have to be so melodramatic, just try again and be yourself. Be natural.

Jo(not being able to resist herself)- excuse me sir, but that is herself.

Blair cuts her eyes at Jo and reads the line once again and very nervously trying to act natural...she stammers

Blair- Either at the ballgame...uh..or across the country, Youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV.

Mr. Tubberfill rolls his eyes once more and Jo stands up next to Blair and grabs the paper with good intentions trying to help

Jo- Blair just read it like you would say it "Either at the ballgame, or across the country youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV."

Blair- Oh ok.

Mr. Tubberfill- Wait thats it, thats exactly what I want!

Blair- Ok, Ill read it that way then

Mr. Tubberfill- No, No, You dont understand I need this young lady(pointing at Jo) to read this line. She represents everything I want. Young pretty and everyday teenage girl.

Blair- But Mr. Tubberfill, she's not even trying out!

Mr. Tubberfill- Its of no matter, she is what I want.

Jo- Hey now wait a minute I was just trying to help out I dont want to be in a commercial

Blair- Thats right Mr. Tubberfill Jo just isnt acting material.

Jo- Just a minute hot stuff I can do it.

Mr. Tubberfill- Sure you can, When can you start?

Jo- I can do it but I aint!

Mr. Tubberfill- It pays five hundred dollars.

Jo- I can start tomorrow.

Blair looks at Jo in disbelief and Mr. Tubberfill stands and shakes Jo's hand, and Jo stands there elated but also wondering what she had just done.

End of scene 5
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I hope you all are enjoying it so far, any suggestions on some things I could include or things I need to leave out will be welcome.

JDS84 · 01-16-2003, 08:27 PM

Awesome. Post more as soon as you can.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 01-16-2003, 09:38 PM

It's great! Whatever you want to include is perfect...it's your fan fic..so, it's up to you!

01-11-2003, 09:21 PM	#1
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Nervous breakdown? Ive never posted a FOL fan-fic before so Im gonna do it in parts I hope some of you will help me out with suggestions and constructive criticism. ......................................................................................................... The scene opens in the living room where Jo is watching television. Blair enters the room brushing her hair. Blair- Isnt it just a wonderful day? Jo watches her television show and pays no attention to Blair Blair hums a bit and repeats herself Blair- Isnt it a wonderful day? Jo finally responds obviously irritated Jo- What is it Blair? Blair- Oh nothing(rather nonchalant) Jo- Allright Blair out with it you wouldnt have repeated yourself if you didnt want me to ask you what was up? Blair- Oh nothing much Im just going to be in a television commercial is all. Jo- Yea? Are you gonna be eating cat or dog food? Blair( raising her voice)- Jo you are always so jealous of me! You can never be happy for me. Jo(sarcastically)- So how did you get to be in a commercial? Blair- My father knows this man who was looking for someone photogenic to be in a commercial for RV company and naturally I was recomended. Jo- Naturally. Just then Mrs. Garrett. enters the room. Mrs. Garret- What was all the fuss from you two? I could hear the both of you in the kitchen? Jo- Oh nothing Mrs. G its just Heather Locklear here thinks she's gonna be in the movies. Blair- Your just jealous, that you arent ever scouted for these types of opportunities! Jo- Oh Blair! The only reason anYthing happens for you is because Daddy Warbucks makes it happen. Mrs Garrett- Thats enough from you two! Jo Im surprised at you, you should be happy for Blair! And Blair you shouldnt say such mean things to Jo! Blair- Im sorry Mrs Garrett but Im tired of Jo's sarcastic remarks Jo- And Im tired of looking at the silver spoon in your mouth! Mrs. Garrett(yelling) Enough! You two have been at it for days and Im tired of it. You are going to have to learn to get along. So for the next two weeks I want the two of you to go everywhere together, eat together, sleep in the same room together. EVERYTHING TOGETHER. Jo(obviously stunned) Youve got to be kidding Mrs. G? Blair- theres no way. Mrs. Garrett- I mean it! Ive had it with your bickering you too are going to learn to get along with one another or your going to kill one another! Mrs Garrett leaves the room and the two girls are obviously not happy with the punishment layed down by Mrs G. End of scene one ......................................................................................................... I hope you all like it so far! comments please.

01-11-2003, 10:10 PM	#2
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01-13-2003, 03:45 PM	#4
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01-14-2003, 10:20 PM	#10
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01-12-2003, 12:07 AM	#3
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes to the girls bedroom where Natalie is studying and Jo and Blair are arguing about the days events. Jo- Blair, I dont see the need in going with you to that commercial shooting. Blair- You heard Mrs. Garrett we are supposed to do everything together, and you arent getting me into trouble. Jo- Well if you hadnt have been so vain, we wouldnt be in this mess! Natalie raises up from her textbook Natalie- Cant you see Im trying to study here? Sheesh! Jo- Im sorry Natalie, but if I have to spend one more day with this primadonna Im gonna scream! Blair- Its been no treat spending every waking minute with this grease monkey. The two girls face off nose to nose when Natalie intervenes Natalie- Hey if you two are gonna duke it out could you do it outside. Ive got my own battles to conquer(pointing at her textbook) like the war of 1812! The two girls leave the room and Natalie shakes her head and goes back to her textbook. End of scene two .........................................................................................................

01-13-2003, 09:33 PM	#5
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes to the kitchen where Mrs. Garrett and Tootie are shelling peas. Tootie- Boy, Mrs Garrett shelling peas isnt as easy as it looks, how come you make it look so easy? Mrs. Garrett- Ive had a lot of practice Tootie Tootie- Mrs. Garrett how come you are making Jo and Blair spend so much time together. Mrs. Garrett-(looks up from her work and paused)- Because I want them to get closer. They shouldnt fight all of the time Tootie- I dont know if thats possible! Mrs Garrett(smiling)- They think more of each other than you think Tootie, they just have a hard time showing it. Youll see one day they will be close friends and they will thank me for this. Tootie- I just hope they dont kill each other before they make it! Jo and Blair enter the room arguing! Blair- Mrs. Garrett, Tell Jo that she has to go with me to the commercial shoot.....unless of course you dont think she should. Mrs Garrett- Oh no! You two will go together. Jo- Come on Mrs. G Ive barely been able to stand Blair. I dont think Ill be able to handle a bunch of rich society types at that place. Mrs. Garrett- You are going together or noone goes. Is that clear? Jo and Blair(halfheartedly in unison) Yes Mrs. Garrett. The two leave the room and Mrs. Garrett resumes her pea shelling. Tootie- You see what I mean? Mrs. Garrett smiles at Tootie and takes a deep breath and resumes shelling her peas. End of scene three .........................................................................................................

01-13-2003, 09:40 PM	#6
JDS84 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 11, 2001 Location: My Old Kentucky Home Posts: 3,377	Awesome. Post more.

01-14-2003, 11:09 AM	#7
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	Great!

01-14-2003, 06:06 PM	#8
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes to the television studio where Blair and Jo are just walking in. Jo- I cant believe that Im actually at this place I can think of a hundred other things I'd rather be doing? Blair- Name one that doesnt involve dirt and oil. Jo- Just hurry up and get this over with I need to get back home Ive got things to do. Blair goes to the receptionist which is on the phone. Blair(clearing her throat) Excuse me miss Receptionist(speaking on the phone) Thats right! I told him he could either take me to a classy restaurant or he could take me home. Blair(clearing her throat again) Um, Miss excuse me Receptionist(covering the phone up with her hand) Cant you see Im busy? Blair- Yes, but Im here for very important business, Im here to see Mr. Tubberfill. Receptionist- Well dear there are lots of people waiting to see Mr Tuberfill, youll just need to sign in and wait with the rest of the girls. Blair- What do you mean the rest of the girls. Receptionist- Look around honey this is an audition for a commercial. What did you think? Blair- My father told me I was getting the job. Receptionist- Well you may, but your still gonna have to wait your turn, Mr Tubberfill is seeing other girls right now, now sign in and take a seat please. Blair obviously irritated and her ego shot, signs the list and goes back and sits next to Jo. Jo- Well, lets get this show on the road Blair I dont have all day. Blair- Well it seems you might. I had to sign in this is an audition. Jo- Audition? Blair Im not waiting around all day Im outta here! Blair- Jo if you leave I swear Ill tell Mrs. Garrett. Jo huffs and plops back into her chair Jo- What happened? I thought Daddy Warbucks got you the job already. Blair- Well apparently he was misinformed. Jo- Yeah, apparently. End of scene 4 .........................................................................................................

01-14-2003, 08:07 PM	#9
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01-15-2003, 10:32 AM	#11
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01-15-2003, 04:39 PM	#12
Shelley Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 12, 2001 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 1,081	Great.

01-16-2003, 11:13 AM	#13
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene fades back into the waiting room where Jo is slumped in her chair asleep after the long wait and Blair is waiting impatiently. Receptionist(calling aloud)- Blair Warner? Blair stands up and Jo rouses up Blair- Its my turn Jo, You can stay in here if youd like? Jo- No way, If Ive gone this far Im going in, besides I wouldnt miss you bomb for the world Receptionist(a little louder this time) Last call for Blair Warner! Blair- Im here miss. Receptionist(pointing to the door behind her)- Then I suggest you go in there before you lose your turn. The two girls walk in and the scene changes to Mr. Tubberfills office. Mr. Tubberfill(noticing that there are two girls)- One at a time please. Blair- Oh Im sorry sir, Im Blair Warner(putting emphasis on Warner) and this is my friend Jo she is just along for moral support. Jo grimaces and Mr. Tubberfill obviously not impressed with the Warner last name hands Blair a piece of paper. Mr. Tubberfill- Ok, Blair please read the lines highlighted and try to act natural. Blair fluffs her hair and glances at her sheet. Blair(in the most dramatic voice she can muster)- Either at the ballgame or across the country, Youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV. Mr. Tubberfill rolls his eyes and Jo tries to stifle a laugh. Mr. Tubberfill- Ms. Warner, You dont have to be so melodramatic, just try again and be yourself. Be natural. Jo(not being able to resist herself)- excuse me sir, but that is herself. Blair cuts her eyes at Jo and reads the line once again and very nervously trying to act natural...she stammers Blair- Either at the ballgame...uh..or across the country, Youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV. Mr. Tubberfill rolls his eyes once more and Jo stands up next to Blair and grabs the paper with good intentions trying to help Jo- Blair just read it like you would say it "Either at the ballgame, or across the country youll always be at home in a Tubberfill RV." Blair- Oh ok. Mr. Tubberfill- Wait thats it, thats exactly what I want! Blair- Ok, Ill read it that way then Mr. Tubberfill- No, No, You dont understand I need this young lady(pointing at Jo) to read this line. She represents everything I want. Young pretty and everyday teenage girl. Blair- But Mr. Tubberfill, she's not even trying out! Mr. Tubberfill- Its of no matter, she is what I want. Jo- Hey now wait a minute I was just trying to help out I dont want to be in a commercial Blair- Thats right Mr. Tubberfill Jo just isnt acting material. Jo- Just a minute hot stuff I can do it. Mr. Tubberfill- Sure you can, When can you start? Jo- I can do it but I aint! Mr. Tubberfill- It pays five hundred dollars. Jo- I can start tomorrow. Blair looks at Jo in disbelief and Mr. Tubberfill stands and shakes Jo's hand, and Jo stands there elated but also wondering what she had just done. End of scene 5 ......................................................................................................... I hope you all are enjoying it so far, any suggestions on some things I could include or things I need to leave out will be welcome.

01-16-2003, 08:27 PM	#14
JDS84 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 11, 2001 Location: My Old Kentucky Home Posts: 3,377	Awesome. Post more as soon as you can.

01-16-2003, 09:38 PM	#15
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	It's great! Whatever you want to include is perfect...it's your fan fic..so, it's up to you!