The class is still applauding the show that they have just witnessed. For many of the students, it is the first time that they have seen anyone put Jade in her place and they are in awe of Tori at the moment.
Jade finally manages to stand up again and is looking positively furious.
Sikowitz: Ah, Jade; back up with us I see, well still have some time left so let's continue the scene, Action!
Jade: I think this dog is going to need some serious training if we are going to keep it. She is going to have to learn who her mistress is!
Beck: Oh, I don't know, she seems pretty well trained to me.
Jade: But you see that the children are afraid of her now, they are still cowering over in the corner.
Beck, it's ok kids; the dog is really nice as long as you are nice to her. Come back over her slowly so she gets used to you.
Cat and Eli walk very slowly over to Tori, and stand in front of her timidly.
Beck: Put out you hand Cat and let her sniff it so she gets used to you and knows that you are not going to hurt her.
Cat dangles her hand in front of Tori and Tori lets her touch her face, then she gives Cat's hand a little lick.
Cat: Oh, she licked me; does that mean she likes me now?
Beck: It means she trusts you, you can pet her now.
Cat and Eli start petting Tori again and she sits there calmly and enjoys it.
Cat to Jade: See mommy, the dog is friendly, can we keep her?
Jade: Fine, but you guys are going to be responsible for feeding and taking care of her.
Tori remembers having a dog herself and something that her dog used to enjoy, so being the good actress brings her experience onto to stage and rolls over onto her back.
Cat: Daddy the dog just rolled over, what do I do now?
Beck: I think that means she wants you to rub her tummy, dogs like that.
Cat starts rubbing Tori's tummy and Tori begins kicking her downstage leg in rhythm.
The class begins clapping and laughing again, Andre is just about on the floor and holding his sides, even Sikowitz' face is now bright red and tears of laughter and rolling down it.
Cat stops rubbing Tori and Tori gets up and takes her place at Beck's side again.
Cat: Daddy the dog seems to really like you.
Jade: Yeah great, now I have to worry about losing him to a stupid bitch.
Tori tilts her head as if listening to Jade.
Beck: Now your being silly sweetheart, how could a dog possibly come between us?
Jade turns away in disgust.
A little ripple of laughter begins running through the room again; it starts getting louder and louder and the applause begins again.
Jade spins around and looks at Beck's face, which has sort of a cross between a bewildered and confused look on it.
She then looks down and sees the reason, Tori is humping Beck's leg!
With that the bell rings, signaling the end of class, and a barely able to stand because he his laughing so hard, Sikowitz calls out Scene, and the class is over.
The class begins to leave the room, everyone still chuckling about probably the greatest performance by a dog, they have ever seen.
Tori walks off stage now and is getting her books together.
Andre: Tori I think from now on any play that has a dog in it will be yours for the asking!
Tori: Did you like my performance? For a minute there when Jade poured that ice coffee on me I was upset and was thinking about walking out, but then I figured I was already wet and icky so things couldn't get much worse...
Andre: I never saw her so surprised as I did when you bit her.
Tori: Well I just remembered what Sikowitz said about being a dog, and I figured that is what a dog would do under those circumstances.
Andre: I think you actually scared her when you got on top of her and growled at her.
Tori: I thought that would be the logical next step.
Cat: Tori that was such a great performance!
Tori: Aww, thanks Cat.
Cat: Can we still be friends though?
Tori: (looking confused) sure, why not?
Cat: Because I am a Cat and you are a dog, silly!
Tori rolled her eyes and looked at Andre.
Andre: She is always like that.
Beck walked over to Tori and Andre.
Beck: Hello, since we have already had sex, I think I should introduce myself, my name is Beck Oliver.
Tori: Tori Vega, (she shook Beck's hand). I am sorry if I embarrassed you, I just thought it would end the scene on a funny note.
Beck: It did that all right, I don't think I will be able to look at another dog the same way again.
Tori: (Blushing a little): I hope I didn't cause any trouble between you and Jade.
Beck: Every time a new girl comes around Jade gets that way, especially if the girl is pretty and talented.
Tori: So, she'll get over it?
Beck: No, but we all learn to cope.
Jade walks up behind Beck.
Beck: Oh, I don't think you two have been formally introduced, Tori Vega, this is Jade West.
Jade: His girlfriend!
Beck: My girlfriend.
Beck: Jade, would you like to apologize to Tori for dumping that ice coffee over her head?
Jade: (Pouting) Fine, Vega I am sorry that I dumped that coffee on your head; I just couldn't find a boulder or an anvil.
Tori: That is an apology?
Beck: It is from her.
Tori: Well, in that case, I am sorry that I bit you; I was just trying to think like a dog at the moment.
Jade: I will have to remember to keep a supply of chew toys around for you.
Tori: I don't think you have to, how many more dog roles can there be?
Jade: You never heard the expression "Type-Casting"?
Beck: Whoa, ok Jade I think it is time to get to our next class.
Tori: Well it was nice meeting you, I am sure we will see each other around again.
Tori to Andre: You know, somehow I don't think she likes me.
Andre: Jade doesn't like anyone except Beck, well maybe Cat too because she really doesn't consider Cat as a threat.
Tori turns and sees Cat chasing after a spot of light on the wall reflected off someone's watch.
Tori: I can see that.
Robbie walks up to Tori, carrying Rex.
Robbie: Hi Tori, we met earlier when you were trying to find this class room.. My name is Robbie Shapiro and this is my friend Rex Powers.
Rex: Hi, pretty thing…
Robbie: Tori, I just wanted to tell you that was one of the funniest classes we have had in a long time, you were great!
Tori: Thanks, once I got over the ice coffee I sort of enjoyed it.
Rex: Made me wish I had longer legs.
Robbie: Rex! Sorry, Tori, you just have to excuse Rex.
The rest of the class leaves, only Tori, Andre and Sikowitz remain.
Sikowitz: Tori I have to tell you I have never seen someone bring so much to the role of a dog before.
Tori: Thanks, I guess. I really didn't know what I was doing; I just remembered having a dog and sort of tried to imagine myself in her place.
Sikowitz: You have good instincts; they should serve you well here.
Tori: Thanks, although I think my main strengths are singing and dancing.
Sikowitz: I saw that in the Big Showcase, but don't downplay your acting ability; I think you have a lot of raw natural talent. I don't think you will have any trouble at all keeping up with the rest of the kids.
Sikowitz walks off.
Andre: Well I would say you are having a pretty good day so far. You have already proved that you can sing and dance. You are a pretty good actress already, but most important, you are adaptable and can think fast on your feet. The best thing is that you got everyone laughing today and that is a great way to make friends.
Tori: Except for Jade West.
Andre: Yeah, well humping her boyfriend was hilarious but not a good way to endear yourself to her. Like I said already being talented and pretty, you already had two strikes against you as far as Jade is concerned. She always sees herself as the number one choice for every role in every show we put on; now she knows she has competition and she is not going to like it. There is always going to be someone like Jade that you will have to contend with, you can't worry about that, just be the best you that you can.
Tori: Woof
