A/N: This is a story I have to write for my Creative Writing class. It's in script form, but getting the format right was a bit tricky on the Document Manager. Please just try and ignore it, and enjoy!
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
LIVING ROOM - MID-AFTERNOON
Lucy and Ethel enter, their arms full of shopping bags. Ricky is sitting in a living room chair. Lucy and Ethel do not see him.
Lucy Ricardo
Oh, wasn't that a great shopping
day?
Ethel Mertz
I can't believe the sale they were having.
Ricky Ricardo
You went shopping today, Lucy?
Lucy Ricardo
What are you doing home so early dear?
Ricky Ricardo
We decided to end early for the day. What did you buy today dear?
Ethel Mertz
Oh I think I hear Fred calling me. I better go. Bye now!
Ethel exits.
Ricky Ricardo
How much did you buy Lucy?
Lucy Ricardo
Well, when you think about how much I saved, its quite reasonable, dear.
Ricky Ricardo
Lucy, just tell me how much you spent.
Lucy Ricardo
There's was actually this great sale dear. I got a new hat, a dress, some shoes…I got you a new shirt too.
Ricky Ricardo
Do I even want to know how much you spent?
Lucy Ricardo
Well…
Ricky Ricardo
Lucy!
Lucy Ricardo
Don't worry dear, I'll just get a job and I'll pay for it.
Ricky Ricardo
You better.
LIVING ROOM - THE NEXT DAY - MID-MORNING
Lucy is pouring over a newspaper. Fred enters.
Fred Mertz
Well hello Lucy, what are doing in here all alone? I thought you'd be out with Ethel.
Lucy Ricardo
Oh no, I can't go anywhere. I have to find a job.
Fred Mertz
Ricky told me you spent too much money shopping yesterday.
Lucy Ricardo
Yes, but its really not my fault.
Fred Mertz
Of course not. So you're looking for a job now?
Lucy Ricardo
Yes, but I'm just not sure where I should start.
Fred Mertz
Well, I just happen to have a friend who's going out of town. He needs someone to take care of his dog for the day.
Lucy Ricardo
Oh perfect! Thanks Fred.
Fred Mertz
Sure thing Lucy. Here's his phone number. His name is Andrew Simmons. He just lives a few blocks away.
Lucy Ricardo
Okay, I'll just give him a call.
Fred Mertz
Just be warned, the dog is a handful.
Lucy Ricardo
Oh don't worry Fred, I'm great with animals.
Fred Mertz
Well alright Lucy. Good luck.
Lucy Ricardo
Bye Fred.
Fred leaves. Lucy picks up the phone and calls Mr. Simmons.
Lucy Ricardo
(Into phone)
Hello? This is Lucille Ricardo. Is this Mr. Simmons?…Yes, I'm a friend of Fred Mertz…yes, I was calling about a job opportunity…To watch a dog…Oh yes…Tomorrow at nine? Yes of course. Thank you.
LIVING ROOM - EARLY EVENING
Ricky enters. Lucy is watching television.
Ricky Ricardo
Lucy! What are you doing?
Lucy Ricardo
Well, I'm watching the television.
Ricky Ricardo
Yes I see that.
Lucy Ricardo
Then why did you ask?
Ricky Ricardo
You shouldn't be watching television. You need to find a job!
Lucy Ricardo
I found one.
Ricky Ricardo
I-What?
Lucy Ricardo
I found a job.
Ricky Ricardo
You did?
Lucy Ricardo
Yes.
Ricky Ricardo
A real job?
Lucy Ricardo
What other kind is there?
Ricky Ricardo
I don't know-
Lucy Ricardo
You didn't think I would find one?
Ricky Ricardo
Well…
Lucy Ricardo
Ricky!
Ricky Ricardo
I'm just surprised someone would actually hire you.
Lucy Ricardo
Ricky!
Ricky Ricardo
What? You don't have a very good track record.
Lucy Ricardo
What's that supposed to mean?
Ricky Ricardo
Every job you've ever had has ended in disaster.
Lucy Ricardo
Ricky!
Ricky Ricardo
What?
Lucy crosses her arms and pretends not to hear Ricky.
Ricky Ricardo (CONT'D)
What kind of job did you get dear?
Lucy Ricardo
House sitting and watching a dog.
Ricky Ricardo
A dog? A living one?
Lucy Ricardo
What other kind is there?
Ricky Ricardo
I'm sorry dear. I can't picture you taking care of a dog.
Lucy Ricardo
Ricky! I'm good with animals.
Ricky Ricardo
Who told you that? Your pet fish?
Lucy Ricardo
I don't have a pet fish Ricky. I used to have one, but then…
Ricky Ricardo
You killed it.
Lucy Ricardo
It wasn't my fault. It just died.
Ricky Ricardo
You only had it for one week!
Lucy Ricardo
Oh, just because the fish didn't live doesn't mean anything.
Ricky Ricardo
Do you really think you're going to be good at taking care of a dog?
Lucy Ricardo
Oh, I'll be great at this job. You'll see.
FADE OUT
END ACT ONE