Word Girl: The Musical 2
Scene Two
Narrator: In Chemistry class…
Tobey: (As he sits next to Becky) So Two-Brains knows? About us?
Becky: Lady Redundant Woman finally told him. It makes sense, since she doesn't want to hide anything from him. They are dating; in fact, Doc wants to marry her!
Tobey: Whoa, I didn't think Mouse-Brains had it in him.
Becky: Then he made this joke, where you and I will get married… Not that it is… (Touching her hair)
Tobey: Becks… (Touching her hand) Don't be so nervous on the subject… You know I want to marry you when we're little older…
Becky: I know… but for him to figure that out… spooked me. We've talk about it on the anniversary, since we figure we've reached our five years of actually staying a couple…
Tobey: It won't happen until it happens, we're not ready yet.
Becky: I can wait a few more years if you can.
Tobey: Of course…
Teacher: (Male) Class, I would like to start off by welcoming everyone back, and you have a new classmate, Ian Rivera. (Ian comes in) Please have a seat, Ian.
Ian: Oh, sure thing, teach… (Sits next to Becky and Tobey) Hey, I remember you two!
Becky: Nice to see you again, Ian.
Tobey: Enjoying the new school so far?
Ian: It's pretty cool… Needs some liven up though.
Narrator: Later, at lunchtime…
Becky and Tobey walk to their table with Ian.
Becky: Guys, you remember Ian.
Violet: Sure do.
Scoops: Welcome to our class.
Ian: Thanks.
Slowly the rest of gang shows up and after introductions…
Victoria: So, where did a cutie like you come from?
Ian: Oh my family has been all over the place looking for the right spot to open our business; I think we finally found it here in this city.
Eileen: That's great! Um, I mean that's great… (Blushing)
Becky: (Whispering) Is it just me, or is Eileen and Victoria hung up on Ian?
Violet: You've notice that too?
Victoria: Ian, tell us, what's your favorite subject in school?
Ian: I don't really have a favorite subject, mainly because I don't do homework that much… (They gasp) You see… The trouble with schools is… They always try to teach you the wrong lesson… Believe me; I've been kicked out of enough of them to know… They want you to become less callow… Less shallow… But I say, why invite stress in? Stop studying strife, and learn to live… The unexamined life… Dancing through life… Skimming the surface… Gliding where turf is smooth… Life's more painless… For the brainless… Why think too hard? When it's so soothing… Dancing through life… No need to tough it… When you can sluff it off as I do… Nothing matters… But knowing nothing matters… It's just life… So keep dancing through… Dancing through life… Swaying and sweeping… And always keeping cool… Life is fraught less… When you're thoughtless… Those who don't try, never look foolish… Dancing through life… Mindless and careless… Make sure you're where less trouble is rife! Woes are fleeting! Blows are glancing! When you're dancing through life… Say, what's the hottest place in town?
Victoria: That would the Ozdust Ballroom, a night club that stays open all night.
Ian: Sounds perfect! Let's go down to the Ozdust Ballroom, we'll meet there later tonight… We can dance till it's light! Find the prettiest girl… Give her a whirl… Right on down the Ozdust Ballroom! Come on, follow me… You'll be happy to be there…
Gang: Dancing through life! Down at the Ozdust…
Ian: If only because dust is what we come to…
Gang: Nothing matters! But knowing nothing matters… It's just life…
Ian: So keep dancing through… I'll see you all around. (Gives a salute and heads off)
Victoria: I'd better go too. (She leaves to outside of the cafeteria, where Branden decided to follow her)
Branden: Ah, Victoria, sweet Victoria… I hope you'll save at least one dance for me. I'll be right there… waiting… all night...
Victoria: (Thinking) Ugh, not again… He's a nice guy and all but I can't be seen around him so much… How can I…? (Looking back in the lunch room, and gets idea, turns back to him) Oh, that's so kind… but you know what would be even kinder? See that tragically beautiful girl…? The one in the chair…? It seems so unfair, we should go on a spree and not she… Gee, I know someone would be my hero if that someone were to go invite her...
Branden: Well, maybe, I could invite her!
Victoria: Oh, Bick, really? You would do that for me?!
Branden: I would do anything for you, Victoria… (Goes to Nancy)
Ian: Wow… You're good.
Victoria: (Sees him) I… don't know what you mean.
Ian: No need to explain, that was a nice excuse.
Victoria: So…?
Ian: So I'll be picking you up around eight?
Victoria: (Grins) After all… Now that we've met one another...
Both: It's clear we deserve each other…
Victoria: You're perfect...
Ian: You're perfect...
Both: So we're perfect together… born to be forever... dancing through life!
A little later as Eileen and Nancy headed to their lockers.
Nancy: Oh Eileen, isn't it wonderful? Finally, for this one night… I'm about to have a fun night with this munchkin boy… Victoria found for me… And I only wish there were something I could do for her, to repay her… Eileen, see? We deserve each other… And Victoria helped it come true… we deserve each other… me and Branden... Please Eileen, try to understand...
Eileen: I do... (The bell rings, and Nancy heads to her next class) If only I were so lucky… (Starts going to her class but bumps into Victoria) Victoria? Nancy and I were just talking about you.
Victoria: Oh you were? No doubt how I'm the best…
Eileen: Actually we were talking about how you helped her get together with Branden…
Victoria: Oh that… (Gives a pause) you know… you need a little something for the party tonight… (Opens her locker, taking out a black cap) It's really, uh, sharp, don't you think? You know, black is this year's pink… You deserve each other… This hat and you… You're both so… smart! You deserve each other… So here, out of the goodness of my heart... (Gives it to her)
Eileen: Really? I can have this?
Victoria: Sure, it's all yours.
Eileen: Thanks! (Puts it on, and goes, while Victoria gives a snicker)
Narrator: Much, much later… (Showing the inside of the Ozdust Ballroom, the couples are dancing up a storm)
Branden and Nancy are watching from the sidelines.
Nancy: Great music!
Branden: Yeah… (Feeling guilty) Listen, Nancy…
Nancy: Yes?
Branden: Uh, Nancy… I've got something to confess… A reason why, well, why I asked you here tonight… Now I know it isn't fair...
Nancy: Oh, Brand… I know why…
Branden: You do?
Nancy: It's because I'm in this chair, and you felt sorry for me… Well, isn't that right?
Branden: No! No! It's because... because... Because you are so beautiful!
Nancy: Oh, Branden, I think you're wonderful! And we deserve each other… Don't you see, this is our chance? We deserve each other… Don't we, Branden?
Branden: You know what? Let's dance...
Nancy: What?!
Branden: Let's dance! (Wheeling her out to the dance floor)
All: Dancing through life… Down at the Ozdust… If only because dust is what we come to and the strange thing, your life could end up changing… While you're dancing through!
As the music stops, everybody sits.
Ian: Whew! That was awesome! You're pretty good.
Victoria: Thanks, I am known to be the best dancer in school, but you weren't doing so bad yourself…
Scoops: This was great and all, but I need to head home to finish an article.
Violet: And I have history homework to work on.
Becky: So do I…
Tobey: My Mother would freak knowing I didn't finish my homework for tomorrow…
The others nod.
Ian: Go on then, nobody could live up to my lifestyle anyway.
Victoria: I could… I can stick around…
Becky: (Doubtingly) Whatever you say, Victoria… (They all head out, leaving the two alone)
Victoria: At last, we have the whole evening to ourselves… (Her cell rings) Darn… This will be just a moment… (Finding a place to take the call)
Ian waits until Eileen shows up.
Ian: Eileen! What a pleasant surprise.
Eileen: Thanks Ian, I wasn't sure whether or not to come, since… I don't get dates like my friends…
Ian: You know… They are playing a slow dance song, may I?
Eileen: You would… do that?
Ian: Sure, what are friends for?
Eileen: Oh right… friends… (He took her hand and they slow danced to the music, never had Eileen felt this way in her life… She felt something inside her just waiting to burst out!)
When the music stops, it seems they couldn't move away from each other.
Ian: Well um… Thank you…
Eileen: No… Thank you… I should… go… (Runs out to the door, just as Victoria came back)
Victoria: Sorry about that… It took me forever to get off. Hey, you okay?
Ian: Fine, just… fine… (But he was unsure…)
Eileen looks through the window of the club, seeing Victoria and Ian dance.
Eileen: I know there's someone… Somewhere… Someone… Who's sure to find me, soon… After the rain goes… There are rainbows… I'll find my rainbow soon… Soon, it won't be just pretend… Soon, a happy ending… Love, can you hear me? If you're near me… Sing your song… Sure and strong… And… Soon…
Narrator: (Sighs) Young love… Ahem, so the next day at school…
Eileen and Violet sit next to each in class.
Violet: Ian danced with you?
Eileen: He did… It was very sweet… Violet… I think I'm in love!
Violet: Oh Eileen! How wonderful!
Eileen: I have to know, what's it like…? When you're with Scoops?
Scoops: Someone mention my name?
Violet: Eileen wants to know what being in love is like… Shall we?
Scoops: Let's…
Violet: How does she know you love her? How does she know she's yours?
Scoops: How does she know that you love her?
Violet: How do you show her you love her?
Both: How does she know that you really, really, truly love her? How does she know that you love her? How do you show her you love her? How does she know that you really, really, truly love her?
Violet: It's not enough to take the one you love for granted… You must remind her, or she'll be inclined to say... How do I know he loves me? How do I know he's mine?
Scoops: How does she know that you love her? How do you show her you love her? How does she know that you really, really, truly love her?
Violet: Well does he leave a little note to tell you; you are on his mind? Send you yellow flowers when the sky is grey? Heyy! He'll find a new way to show you, a little bit everyday… That's how you know, that's how you know! He's your love...
Scoops: You've got to show her you need her… Don't treat her like a mind reader… Each day do something to need her… To believe you love her…
Violet: Everybody wants to live happily ever after… Everybody wants to know their true love is true... How do you know he loves you? How do you know he's yours?
Scoops: How does she know that you love her? How do you show her you need her? How does she know that you really, really, truly…
Violet: Well does he take you out dancing' just so he can hold you close? Dedicate a song with words in just for you? Oooh!
All: He'll find his own way to tell you… With the little things he'll do…That's how you know… That's how you know!
Violet: He's your love… He's your love... That's how you know…
All: La la la la la la la la…
Violet: He loves you…
All: La la la la la la la la…
Violet: That's how you know…
All: La la la la la la la la…
Violet: It's true…
All: La la la la la…
Violet: Because he'll wear your favorite color… Just so he can match your eyes… Plan a private picnic… By the fire's glow… Ohh!
All: His heart will be yours forever… Something every day will show…That's how you know…That's how you know…That's how you know…That's how you know…That's how you know…That's how you know…That's how you know!
Violet: He's your love...
Scoops: That's how she knows that you love her…That's how you show her you love her…
Violet: That's how you know... That's how you know... He's your love!
All: It's not enough to take the one you love for granted!
Violet: Does that give a good answer?
Eileen: It sure did… (She started daydreaming)
In another classroom, Tobey and Becky were in the middle of history class.
Teacher: (Female) Class, for your next assignment I want you to make a family tree; it'll give you a chance to understand your family roots a little better.
Both: Uh oh…
Narrator: After school…
Tobey: A family tree?! Doesn't she know some of us might have families that we don't know anything about?
Becky: Especially if that family is light-years away… (Looking up to the sky)
Tobey: At least you'll still have your adopted family to talk about…
Becky: True, but I actually want to know more about the parents I was born from. You worried about your father's side of the tree, aren't you?
Tobey: I never knew him… I don't even know what he looks like… It's almost as if he never existed… I was named after him and yet I don't know if we're anything alike…
Becky: I'll say this much… You showed me the world when I was all locked up inside… You reached out your hand and took me on… A magic carpet ride… One look at your smile… And I could see the light shining everywhere… People like you don't come out of thin air…
Tobey: Oh Becks… You don't understand… There is so much that you don't see… Just think if you can what growing up… Had to be like for me…Your father's a man who taught you who you are… Mine was never there… So how can you say I don't come out of thin air? There's so much I want to know…
Becky: You've got the chance to learn…
Tobey: If it means I'd have to go…
Becky: I'll be right here when you return… Our date can wait…
Tobey: I love you…
Becky: I think it's worth this small delay…
Tobey: Maybe you're right…
Becky: And won't it to be great to have your father see our wedding day? It isn't too late…
Tobey: I've waited so long to learn the truth…
Both: And now at last we can finally say…
Becky: Your father is really there…
Tobey: There's so much that we might share…
Becky: And you'll finally learn…
Both: You don't come out of thin air… (They embrace)
Tobey: Come with me? I don't think I can ask this enormous question to Mother alone.
Becky: If you want to… but are you sure?
Tobey: I need all the support I can get, whatever the answer may be…
End of Scene Two…
AN: I do not own the following lyrics or Word Girl; this was made purely for fun! And it might be awhile before I get back to this or my other WG stories. As probably for many of you, school's starting back up for me and I need to focus on my classes… Until next time!