"BIFF THE STRAW WEAVER"
Episode #15
FADE IN:
INT. book - dAY - intro
Narrator
In a land before time, far far away, There was a legendary kingdom called Sugarland.  Its citizens were happy and free. 
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EXT. toWN SQUARE - DAY

Narrator
Once there was a young man who had no skills except laying about and wasting time. 
RAY
Hey! Why are you showing our faces? We, are not young men. 
NARRATOR
So, who is it?
SAL
You mean Biff, the Doc's son. There he is now. 
NARRATOR
 Ah huh... Yes, this silly kid spent all day hanging out with his friends who were more lazy than he was. 
BIFF
Hey guys.
SAL
Where were you kid?
RAY
Had you told us, we'd come to you. 
BIFF
Sorry guys, I was taking care of my hair. 
SAL
Tell me, did you get the money from your dad?
BIFF
Yes, I did.
RAY
That's great. What'd you say we go have ourselves some fun... 
SAL
OH! You're alright with me... 
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EXT. tOWN SQUARE - DAY - cONTINUOUS
RAY
Hey look! We're dancing!
BIFF
I don't get it. How come my donkey doesn't move? Oh... That'll leave a mark!
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INT. Teahouse - dAY - cONTINUOUS
Eating & chatting
RAY (O.S.)
Hey, look out there daddy's boy, we don't want you to stain your clothes... 
SAL
You know kid, a few more pounds never hurt anybody. 
SAL (O.S.)(CONT'D)
Open your mouth, and... Good job. 
RAY
Now that's tasty. 
BIFF
Ha, ha... You're so funny. 
RAY
Okay, we'll be waiting outside. You pay the bill, alright? 
SAL
Yeah, we'll be waiting.
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EXT. TOWN SQUARE - DAY - RANDOM DOOR 
Sal & Ray plan prank on JACOB.
SAL
Hehe... We knock and we run... 
RAY
Okay, quick... 
CHEF
Hey, who was a that?
BIFF
Wait, I am coming.
CHEF
Aren't you ashamed bothering people? Hello!
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EXT. tOWN SQUARE - DAY
BIFF
You're hurting my ears. 
Snake
Hey...
BIFF
Wow, that's intense. 

SAL
 Oh, what big teeth you have
RAY
A bit more forward... Yeah, that's good...
BIFF
B...B... Bee! 
RAY
Wait, where you running to?
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I/E. tOWN SQUARE - DAY - shop
DOC
Look. See what they are doing. Heaven help us... these crazy kids. 
JACOB
Well, they are kids Doc
Korbin
I think this is all due to lack of employment. 
DOC
What?! I think this is all the parents' fault. If they bring up the kids right, They won't run the streets doing nothing all day. 
BIFF
Wait. Wait for me...
JACOB
Huh? Wasn't that Biff, your son? I'm sure it was your son who ran by...
DOC
Haha You're kidding? Never. My son with these good for nothings? My son is my pride and joy. 
JACOB
Ya, but it really looked like your son Biff, that ran by.
SAL
Hey yo Biff, Get a move on over here... Come on...
Korbin
Hahaha. How funny. The kid's name is even Biff. 
BIFF
Where are you going? Don't leave me alone. 
DOC
Huh? BIFF!!
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INT. town - dAY - doc's house
DOC
You should be ashamed of yourself. Instead of doing your school work you doing nothing all day...
BIFF
But Dad, you really don't understand me. What can I do I get bored. I am young, for Pete's sake. Oh Dad, the new donkeys are in town, buy me one?
DOC
What's all this about youth. From morning till night you put that damned oil in your hair. You think I was never young? I don't buy this. From now on, you must work to get some skill. 
BIFF
But, dad, we're so rich, it's like sick. We don't have to work, like ever. 
DOC
Shut it! Don't talk back to me?!
BIFF
Ah No, big daddy. 
DOC (O.S.)
No mor daddy!
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EXT. tOWN SQUARE - DAY
NarRATOR
Yes, the very next morning DOC took his son to the bazaar so they could find him a job. And BIFF, from amongst all kinds of things, chose straw weaving. 
DOC
I entrust he's in good hands. I want you to make a honest worker out of him. So I'll let the two of you get to it. So long. So long...
Newman
Okay, Good bye, DOC. Don't worry about him, he'll be fine. 
BIFF
Master, in your opinion, how long does it take before I like perfect straw weaving?
Newman
Well, if you work hard, I guess in about a year you will become a skilled weaver.
BIFF
One year! One year, is like a real long time. 
Newman
More work, and less talk. Get busy with the job, kid. 
RAY
Hey! Take a look at this! Hey, daddy's boy? 
BIFF
Huh, what do you want?
RAY
You tell us? What are you doing here, rich kid? 
SAL
Hey, Oh, we get out of here, and we have some fun. 
BIFF
Huh? Well. I can't go, cause my dad says I had to learn like a trade or a skill or something.
RAY
Hey Sal, what is our friend saying here? 
SAL
Rich boy says his daddy's making him stay here and work. haha
RAY
Ah... Poor little rich boy hahaha
Newman (O.S.)
BIFF where are you?
BIFF
Oh, no, the boss is calling me. Coming Master.
RAY
Hey! He wasn't like this before. 
SAL
Yup. It's over. 
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INT. tOWN SQUARE - DAY - (one year later)
NarrATOR
Yes, anyway. One year passed and Biff became a master himself. On the other hand, his friends had a great time and lots of fun. 
NEWMAN
That's to bad.
RAY
Here it comes...
SAL
OH! You wanna a piece of me? Come on. 
NEWMAN
What's wrong?
BIFF
My hands are frozen.
RAY
OH! Coming through...
SAL
Oh, out of the way... 
Newman
Well done, kid. A very nice job. Only a true master can weave something like this. Oh, yes... 
BIFF
Really? You mean I'm a master myself? Daddy, daddy... I am a master. I am a master. 
SAL
(Singing) What a great day...
RAY
(Singing) And great fresh air... 
SAL
(Singing) What a great day...
BIFF
Oh yes, it's over. It's really over. 
RAY
Get off! What is finished? What do you mean?
BIFF
My year of apprenticeship is over. Now I'm a master myself. Can you believe it?
RAY
So you're free now?... Rich boy, why you crying?
BIFF
These are tears of joy. 
SAL
Hey... enough with the tears, lets have some fun.
BIFF
Wow, Gee? Okay. Let's go.
RAY
Good. Let's go.
SAL
We're on our way now boys...
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - meadows
RAY
(singing)
I'm dreaming of that beauty, maybe the stream will show her reflection to me.

RAY (CONT'D)
Hey, why you fussing with the grass?
BIFF
Earth to Ray, I'm weaving here.
SAL
Stop being silly, come on, the food is ready over here. Get it while it's hot...
RAY
Oh, no, it's the bandits. Let's get out of here....
Thief #2
Where ? Hehehehe
SAL
Oh, you got the wrong guys, you gotta let us go....
RAY
We're innocent, really... Like freshly fallen snow. 
THIEF #2
Oh... Ya?
ThIEF
Hey! They don't have any money.
SAL
Hey. Listen to your friend, we're simple people here... 
RAY
So, with your permission, we'll just be running along now. 

SAL
Oh, it was great meeting you guys... I gotta tell you... 
ThIEF #2
Wait. We have some business to conduct here. You need to build this castle. 
SAL
What castle, friend? I see no castle here. 
THIEF #2
Listen, when you build it, you'll se it. Get going. 
BIFF
Can you point your sword the other way? It's a bit dangerous. 
THIEF #2
Quiet, and move faster.
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - desert 
RAY
Well, I think we're finished, Sal.
SAL
Ya... you said it, Ray. 
ThIEF #2
No talking. Wait a minute, what's this in your hands?
BIFF
Huh? Oh nothing.
ThIEF #2
I'll be the judge of that. This is very pretty! Did you make this yourself?
BIFF
Not to sound conceited, but yeah.
THIEF #2
Really? I think they'll pay well for these at the market. You don't have to work. You can start making these, go. 
BIFF
Right away captain. 
SAL
Oh, hold on a minute, boss. I can't help but notice that you an appreciation for the arts. To be honest, I was a bit shy to tell you, but the truth, I'm very artistic too. 
ThIEF #2
What kind of art?
SAL
I'm known all over to have a great singing voice. You can promote shows for me. We'll make loads of money. 
THIEF #2
Alright, lets here it.
SAL
"You blamed me all those times, But I was never guilty...."
RAY
Haha ya! Ya! Great voice! Encore...
Great right?!
SAL
OH, did you love it?... Go ahead be honest... What's the matter? You didn't love it? Would you like me do another one?
ThIEF #2
Back to work. 
SAL
Alright, I'm going. 
RAY
The boss is right, back to work. You know Boss, I am the very definition of the arts. 
ThIEF #2
Yeah, what? 
RAY
I'm a stand-up comic. Pee your pants funny.
THIEF #2
Well, make me laugh. 
RAY
First of all tell me, what is it you have on your coat right here?
THIEF #2
What? Where?
RAY
No not there, just over Here!... Hahahaha......
RAY (CONT'D)
Did you enjoy it? Tell me the truth, did you get a kick out of it? I told you!  

RAY (O.S.)(CONT'D) 
Funny, no... No? Okay, But I'll be discovered you'll see. 
BIFF
(Singing sadly)
"It must be the sunset, that has my heart upset, it is full of sorrows It must be the sky..."
THIEF #2 (O.S.)
Run you bums. Where are my clay bricks? Why are these here? Move them somewhere else.
RAY
Man this luck. We have to make mud all day, while Biff just sits there playing with grass. What that?
SAL
You know, my sentiments, exactly. This boss knows nothing. 
NARRATOR
Anyhow, Biff escaped hard labor because of the skills he had. 
ThIEF #2
Wow, what beautiful work. (Yelling)Roach! 
ThIEF
Yeah right here.
ThIEF #2
Take these to Sugarland, sell them and get back here. 
ThIEF
Got it, yes sir. 
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EXT. tOWN SQUARE - DAY
DOC
Oh, Biff, my lovely boy. Where are you! Where did you go, your father's heart is bleeding. 
FRANKY
Tell me about it. I miss SAL and RAY so much. I mean it's like my gloves are missing.
ThIEF
Mats. Beautiful colors. Different patterns. Very new. 
DOC
What did you say? 
THIEF
Come and get yours.
DOC
Looks like Biff's work. Tell me, who made these?
THIEF
I make it myself. 
DOC
So you made them yourself! Hey, FRANKY! Sheriff! People. Help me. Get this guy. Help!
THIEF
Don't hurt me, I can show you where everybody is...
DOC
Help me! Help!
THIEF
Don't hurt me... I mean it. I know where everybody is....
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EXT. suGARLAND - dAY - desert
ThIEF #2
(Singing)
"I'll build a castle with forty columns, and forty windows..."
Crowd(O.S.)
Get them... I am leaving... Help me...
SAL
Catch me if you can.
RAY
He went this way, boss ...take this. 
FRANKY
You kidnap my boys? Take this, and this, and this.... 
BIFF
Ah.. Like, don't hurt him...
FRANKY
Stop the water works, you're making me cry too. 
DOC
My dear boy, Biff. How I've missed you. 
RAY
By the way, how did you guys find us in the middle of this desert?
FRANKY
Nothing could of been simpler... Using these mats BIFF made. 
SAL
Aye! Oh! You mean our Biff?
BIFF
Thanks, daddy. If I hadn't listened to you and hadn't taken on a trade, Goodness, I don't know what would have become of me by now. 
FRANKY
You hear that? So you two are gonna start tomorrow as well. At least you could learn your reading and writing. 
RAY
Ah, no can do, not my style!
SAL
No, brother. We're to old for school. 
NarRATOR
Well, you kind of have to go. That's what the story says. 
RAY
Who cares about the story? We don't much like your fancy ways, here. 
NARRATOR
Okay, let's go ahead and see.
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INT. suGARLAND - dAY - school
Judge (O.S.)
Now slowly, all together now. And... Begin
RAY
A, B, C, D, E...What's next?
SAL
OH! Not sure, I think you messed it up. 
RAY
Ah forget it. Master, could we go get a drink of water?
SAL
Yes, master. We're really thirsty.
Judge
Quiet. Okay, go, but be back quickly.
RAY
Steady, tiptoe, tiptoe... Now run for it. 
SAL
Run!
NaRRATOR
Dear me. These guys are never going to learn. Okay, our story is at an end and... and... it came to an end. Till another story and another day, take care.

THE END.