"THE ORPHAN"
Episode #16
FADE IN:
INT. book - night - intro
Narrator
In a land before time, far far away, there was a legendary kingdom called Sugarland.  Its citizens were gentle and kind. Yes, on a dark and stormy night, when the sky was as scary as a monster's face, 
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INT. town inn - nIGHT - mOMENTS LATER
The boys are waiting out the storm when suddenly there is a knock at the door.
FRANKY
RAY, open up. See who it is. 
RAY
SAL, are you deaf? Franky is talking to you. 
SAL
I can't. It's a job for yourself or Franky.
FRANKY
Couple of cowards. Okay, we'll go together. Who can it be? Who is it?
SAL
WWWWWho is it? Who is it?
RAY
Who is it? OK, no ones there so...
FRANKY
I'm open the door now. 
They decide to open the door even against their better judgement.
FRANKY (CONT'D)
Who ever's there? There's nobody here! ... What the...?
RAY
Koochi koochi kooo! How are you ? 
SAL
Quiet, kid, quiet.
FRANKY
I can't believe, that anybody would leave an inchy bitsy baby out in the rain in the middle of the night.
SAL
He must of been such a nuisance that they just threw him out, Hun?
RAY
You idiot. What kind of mischief can a baby this small get into? Take a look at him. Just like the angels. Let me take him into my arms. Please, let me!
FRANKY
No, no need for that. Oh, he did a piddle... Here, take him Ray.
RAY
Why me? SAL wanted him.
SAL
Oh, why me? You're the one saying the baby is like an angel. 
FRANKY
Just take the baby you...
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - playground
NarRATOR
Yes. From that day on, Franky, Sal and Ray became the proud parents of a little boy. His name.... His name... What have you called him?
FRANKY
His name is Nesbert. I chose it myself. What do you think? Pretty cool, huh? You know, punch him up a bit...
RAY
To be honest, Franky, Nesbert is really an dorky name. Better to call him Monarch. It's the name of a kind of butterfly.
SAL
Get out of here. Butterflies are for girls. Really, come one... Mr. Narrator, don't pay any attention to these guys. The kid's name is going to be Gollum. 
FRANKY
You heard what I said. Nesbert.
RAY
No. Monarch. 
SAL
Oh, no more discussion, I said. The name is Gollum.  
Crowd
Nesbert... Just what I said. Monarch... No Gollum is the best of the log...
The baby starts crying.
BUNDLE
Bundle is hungry. I'm hungry. 
FRANKY
Sounds like his name is Bundle. 
RAY
I think he says he's hungry. What should we do now?
SAL
Well, it's obvious, NO?. 
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INT. town inn - dAY - mOMENTS LATER
BUNDLE
Gaga ga... I am still hungry!
SAL
Just a bit longer. The kebab is going to be ready in a jiffy... There you go, kid. This is kebab. Say ahhhh... Just wanted to make sure it is not too hot. What kebab! I wonder if it has enough salt. I think there is something missing. Oh, you want a piece too! Okay, just say so. There you go little one... Ouch... My finger. Let go, let go, you're biting my finger off. 
RAY
What happened? 
SAL
I made him such great kebab, that this little guy almost bit my fingers off too. Ya...
RAY
Come on Sal, leave the kid alone, I brought him some stew. It's yummy delicious. 
FRANKY
How hot is that? Step aside, you don't know how to take care of a baby.
RAY
What a smell! What you got cooking there, Franky?
FRANKY
Meatballs. It says in the book, kids under the age of two, should only eat meatballs. Open your mouth baby, here it comes... 
RAY
OH! So, how come he's not eating them?
SAL
Oh, if you don't want it... I can have it... 
RAY
Spit it out kid... what are you saying? Hey, he's getting choked here... come on... 
FRANKY
Ray! Googles! Call the ambulance.
RAY
Keep your cool. I passed a how to help class. I'll fix it. Sal, hold tight onto his legs. Now, what we do is we hit him on the side of the face, just so. And then it's all fixed. 
SAL
Well done.
RAY
I thought so... I saved the kids....
FRANKY
Your a bunch of bullies, you two...
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INT. town inn - nIGHT - lATER
Franky and Ray are asleep as Sal tries to rock the baby asleep while singing to him.
SAL
(Singing)
You're a handful but so sweet. Please tell me baby Bundle, Why won't sleep?" Ya, ya, ya... sleep..
FRANKY
Would you be quiet... Shut that big mouth of yours. 
SAL
Well, it's a kid. What you gonna do... hunnn? 
FRANKY
I'm not talking about the baby, I'm talking about your obnoxious voice. 
RAY
He is right. Just shut up.
SAL
Well you know what? Why don't you guys try...
RAY
Why my? I don't know how to do it. You do it...
FRANKY
Come one guys... I gotta get my beauty sleep... I'm gonna give you such a..... Woah!
The boys try desperately to make Bundle fall asleep as the night turns into day.
FADE TO:
INT. town inn - dAY - next morning
FRANKY
I am dead tired. But finally the little tyke is asleep.
RAY
Franky, I was thinking... Ah?
FRANKY
What are you talking about?
RAY
None of us knows how to take care of a baby. We don't even know how to reads and writes. If this kid stays with us, if the kid stays with us, I'm thinking he's going to be a bum too.
FRANKY
Well, what can we do about that?
RAY
Well, I'm thinking... We better leave the baby at the doorstep of a rich guy. This way, when he grows up, at least he'll be happy. 
SAL
For instance, whose doorstep?
RAY
For instance, we can leave him with Korbin. 
SAL
You might right. Even I dreamed of having a dad rich like Korbin some day. 
FRANKY
Hey, that's not bad, what do you think Sal?
SAL
What, why me?
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EXT. sugarland - nIGHT - Korbin's house
Sal walks up to Korbin's front door and knocks.
SAL
What a life, seriously. Anything needing done... I have to do it.
Korbin (O.S.)
Who is it?
SAL
It's me, Bundle. 
Korbin (O.S.)
Come in, the door's open.
SAL
I can't, if you don't mind coming to the door, and opening it... Oh, good bye Bundle, it's all finished. Okay, I am off. Take care of yourself. 
Korbin
Who is knocking this time of night?
ROSEANNE (O.S.)
Who is it?
Korbin
Probably? Nobody. 
BUNDLE
Korbin? 
Korbin
Woah! What is this?
NarrATOR
Yes, the baby was now in the hands of Korbin. And everybody lived happily ever after. You don't believe me? Just take a look.
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Ext. town inn - dAY - days later
SAL
Where are you, Bundle?
FRANKY
I really miss him... I wonder what he's doing right now?
RAY
I think at least, he's happy.
FRANKY
You think so?
RAY
Sure. Take a look for yourself. 
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - Korbin's house (dream sequence)
Korbin
Fill this bucket and hurry back.
ROSEANNE
Then you come right back and sweep the yard. Got it?
BUNDLE
Yesssss....
Korbin
Finish by tonight, or no dinner for you. 
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EXT. town inn - dAY (present day)
FRANKY
The poor kid. I feel terrible. 
SAL
Well, at least, I think... his food and lodging must be good... no, you think? 
FRANKY
You sure? 
SAL
Sure, have a look. I'm sure...
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INT. sugarland - eVENING - Korbin's house (dream sequence)
Korbin
Hmmm... What a delicious chicken. 
BUNDLE
It wasn't much. I'm still hungry... 
Korbin
What is it?
BUNDLE
Papa Korbin? Could I have another bowl of soup?
Korbin
What did he say? 
ROSEANNE
He wants more soup. 
Korbin
Off to the cellar! Immediately. 
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EXT. town inn - dAY (present day)
RAY
I hope this won't affect his attitude and his profession when he gets older.... 
FRANKY
It's obvious. See for yourselves. 
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INT. sugarland - eVENING - (dream sequence)
Raana
Now, the very latest news I just received. The famous Sugarland thief known as Black Day was finally apprehended today. 
ThieF
Don't say that, I have a reputation in the community. 
Reporter
Oh, ya thief... Can you tell us why you turned out this way?
THIEF
What can I say. It's all the fault of people who left me in the streets when I was a kid. If they'd let me go to school, I'd be at least a doctor, an engineer or something. A useful member of the society. A useful member I tells ya... When I was...
Raana
Well... I'm speechless. Now, the weather. 
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EXT. town inn - dAY (present day)
SAL
Oh, now what should we do, hunn?
RAY
Hey, Franky, I think I have an idea. 
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INT. sugarland - evening - Korbin's house
Korbin
What happened? Did the kid go to sleep?
ROSEANNE
Hun! After eating a huge dinner. This kid is nothing but waste of money. Why don't you kick him out?
Korbin
Well my dear sweet, I have plans for him. When he grows up, he can help me in the store. Without pay!
ROSEANNE
Ah... Good thinking. 
Korbin (O.S.)
Okay, not turn off the light, I want to go to sleep. 
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EXT. sugarland - eVENING - Korbin's house - mOMENTS LATER
FRANKY
How cruel can this guy be? He's bad! Ray, go and get the kid. 
RAY
Sure thing, Franky. 
FRANKY
What's he doing? He should be back already. What's taking him so long? Where is he? 
RAY
There you go, Franky. I got him.... 
FRANKY
Give him to me. 
SAL
Okay, he looks good, NO?...
BUNDLE
Ah.. Hi, Franky, Sal, Ray!
FRANKY
Ssshhh! Be quiet. 
Korbin
Hey! What's going on here? Why are you taking my kid? 
FRANKY
Listen to this guy! Your kid! The kid is ours. 
Korbin
Police! Cops, Sheriff! Thieves!
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INT. sugarland - dAY - court
Korbin
Your honor they've stolen my kid, Pooky. 
FRANKY
Not at all. This is our kid, his name is Bundle. 
JudGE
Hmmm... What to do!
KELTON
Sire, I've thought of something. (Whispering)... 
JUDGE
Well, of course that's not that bad an idea. We put the kid in the middle of the court. By himself. Whomever he moves to, that's the true caregiver of the baby.
FRANKY
Bundle, come over here. Come here baby... daddy's little boy....
Korbin
Pooky! Come over here! Don't pay any attention to them. 
ROSEANNE
Pooky, come to me... come to my arms.... 
FRANKY
I'll buy you a mansion and a yacht...  Come on Baby... My little bundle of joy.... 
Korbin
Look over here! I have some candy.... 
FRANKY
No, don't go over there! This is terrible...
SAL
Boss, get up.
Korbin
Come on, over here. Over here over here over here... ouch!
RAY
Hey look, he's coming back... He's coming back...
SAL
Boss!!
FRANKY
What did you say? Bundle!! Come here baby... My little bundle of joy... Ya, oh, ya, you and me... your gonna have a moustache just like mine... I promise...
SAL
Bundle, we missed you... We did. Your making me cry... I don't cry, but you know....
RAY
(crying)
We all missed you so much... Bundle we missed you so much....
Korbin
You're a foolish kid, you gave up on a successful future. 
FRANKY
Don't listen to him... he don't know anything about a sucessfuk future... 
Rosa (O.S.)
My poor baby, please take good care of him. 
Rosa (CONT'D)
My son... 
SAL
Oh. Just a minute... You're his mother? Right, that's what your saying? So, tell me... So, how could just leave him in the streets then hun? 
Rosa
His father went on a trip a long time ago. But he never returned. 
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EXT. sUGARLAND - ocean - day - (dREAM SEQUENCE)
BUNDLE
Daddy! Darling Daddy! 
Rosa
We had nothing to eat, that's when I decided to leave him at your door. 
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INT. sUGARLAND - DAY - coURT (Present day)
FRANKY
Here, take the boy... raise him the way he should... We'll support him. Who know, maybe even the father will show up soon.
Rosa
Thanks so much. I wish you many great things. Your, so very kind. 
SAL
You know what, I promise I'll make him kebab every single day, I will. 
RAY
And I will always take him to school. 
FRANKY
And I'll make sure that Sal washes his cloths every day. 
SAL
OH? What are you taking about? Why not Ray for once?
RAY
No, you are the one going to be washing them.
SAL
Why me? Why not you? Ya, you heard me...
FRANKY
Quite your bickering... I'll let you both do the laundry...
NarrATOR
Fortunately, the baby was finally  reunited with his mother. Our story now comes to and end, but the baby's adventures I'm sure will continue. Till another day and another story, be well, take care. 

THE END.