Inside out

The mobile unit was still where it was parked several weeks ago, but at least, it was of some use again – other than serving as a background for the series. The scanners of KITT and KARR had to be re-adjusted so that they would have an immediate access to the video materials recorded. As a test of their new abilities, KARR watched the video while it was recording KITT entering the semi. He immediately noticed how horribly the background looked.

"Is this why we had to get the access enabled?" a cameraman murmured.

"Exactly" KITT explained. "This way we can assist the staff. If you are up to do something, do it right."

"And do it with style" April added. "Or don't bother doing it at all."

"There's a fine line between..."

"There's a fine line between adding funny lines to the script and insulting one of my technicians" KARR stated.

"What do you call insulting?"

Before tempers could have flared, Bonnie interfered. KARR showed her the scene that was added to the show after the script was appproved.

"Am I really 168 cm high?" was all she said about it.

"I take it as an approval."

For some reason, the four-wheeled Knights enjoyed another use of their new abilities, and it included their small remote-controled look-a-likes used for scenes where a 1:1 scale destruction would have cost too much. There was always at least one of these miniature KITT copies rolling around the legs of the staff, and the cars didn't even hide their gloat over Glen Larson falling into the set because of them.

"KITT you should learn to DRIVE!"

"That's exactly what I'm doing, Mr. Larson."

KARR wanted to be of some use, but after having his own episode last time, everyone seemed to think it had to be enough for a while. Even he had to agree they had a point. Is there anything less useful than a loaded gun after a nice rinse?

"Michael. Do you know what's strange?"

"What, KITT?"

"Everyone keeps telling me I have a phone-like voice."

"That's true, KITT, but that's what we got used to".

"They didn't even hear me through a phone yet."

"No, KITT, but I do. You're a horrible phone rascal. Is there anyone in the staff who gave you a reason to wake them up at 2 AM?" Michael asked. He thanked God that at least KARR wasn't such a night person like KITT. That would be an even worse combination.

This last question gave KITT an idea. Even if he wasn't supposed to call anybody at 2:00, how about a phone call at 2:02?

It went better than he expected. The staff member said he didn't mind the joke if KITT would go and get him some coffee.

They only forgot about one thing: KITT still couldn't make coffee. And this time, his failed attempt was recorded – including the part he quietly opened the door and left while the humans were trying to put out the fire he started.

KARR gasped. He scanned the vehicle that was borrowed for filming on the other day, but he just couldn't help staring at it in awe. Not if trucks would have interested him so far. But now he couldn't stop scanning the red semitruck. It seemed so... majestic. Strong and secure. It would dominate the screen just like it dominates the road. It wouldn't gain as mush attention as an intelligent car, of course, but it would certainly leave an "It's HIM!" impression wherever it would go.

KARR knew that whatever will happen, this red semitruck will have an unquestionable impact on his life.