(Scene five: inside the Rocket's house.The crew is sitting around the
table. Ray serves them pink lemonade.
JACINTA: Thanks, Mr. Rocket.
All take turns thanking him as he hands them their drinks.
RAY: So you say he didn't even put up an argument? That doesn't sound like the Lars I know.
TWISTER: Yeah! It was amazing! All she did was ask him! I guess he was afraid of those muscles! (a tiny giggle escapes his lips).
OTTO: He talks big, but deep down, he's only a Sea Weenie.
All laugh.
REGGIE: Speaking of that, do you work out or something? You look really buff!
JACINTA: Yeah. A lot of aerobics and some weight training...really good for the body, you know?
RAY: I did some weight training back in my day...benched 400 when I really tried.
JACINTA: Wow! I've been doing it seriously for about six years, I bench about 150.
RAY: That's impressive for your age. Keep at it, you'll get there.
OTTO: Impressive? That's amazing. I'll let Lars know that next time I see him.
Jacinta laughs, but when she remembers Lars, she looks down.
JACINTA(muttering to herself): Lars...
She shakes the thought out of her head and looks up.
REGGIE: So, do you have any other hobbies? I think you already told us you don't skateboard, but...
JACINTA(pleased with her intrest): Well, I play electric guitar and sing, and design webpages. Oh, and I love to swim.
SAMMY: Webpages? Awesome! You know HTML?
JACINTA: Love it. Javascript, Flash, CGI...it's an addiction.
SAMMY: I hear ya.
REGGIE: That's cool. Maybe we could work on something together. Hey, you said you sing. I know a place you could perform.
RAY: Yeah! That dance club over by the Pier. I heard they're looking for acts.
JACINTA: Really?! That'd be awesome! Could you tell me where it is?
REGGIE: Do you have a bike?
JACINTA: Yeah...
REGGIE: I'll take you there!
JACINTA: Oh great!
All five stand and run outside. They hop on their bikes and ride off.)
(Scene six: Outside Waves' Dance Club. The crew gets off their bikes and walks inside.
Reggie, Otto, Sam, and Twist stop inside the door. The party hasn't started yet. Jacinta walks up to an employee sweeping.
JACINTA: Exscuse me sir, where can I find the person who controls the acts?
MAN: Come with me.
He leads her to a door with the word "Manager" on it. He knocks, and opens the door.
MAN: Mr. Gust, someone to see you about performing.
GUST: Send them in.
Jacinta enters the office. Gust swivels around in his chair to face her.
GUST: Please, have a seat.
Jacinta sits in a chair in front of his desk.
GUST: So, you have an act, Miss....?
JACINTA: Jacinta, sir. Yes, I play guitar and sing. Is there a chance I could play here?
GUST: Well, we'll have to see how good you are first. Could you bring your instrument tomorrow?
JACINTA: I'd be happy to! Thank you, Mr. Gust.
She stands and shakes his hand, then walks out.
GUST: See you tommorow, Miss Jacinta!
JACINTA: Thanks, sir!
She meets her friends at the door.
OTTO: So, what happened?
JACINTA: He asked me to come back tomorrow and play. I can't wait!
All cheer.
(Scene seven: Jacinta's house, 11 AM. She is about to leave for Waves'.
JACINTA: Bye, Mom! Wish me luck!
SUSAN: You'll do great! Don't forget your guitar!
Jacinta picks the guitar case up and puts it on her back with the strap. She puts on her helment and gear and heads out the door to her bike.)
(Scene eight: Waves' Dance club manager office. Jacinta is playing guitar and singing one of her own songs. Mr. Gust is impressed.
GUST: That's a great talent you've got there. How soon can you play?
Jacinta's eyes open wide and her mouth grows into a huge grin.
JACINTA: You mean I got an act?!
GUST: Welcome to the crew.
He smiles heartily and shakes her hand.
JACINTA: You're great, Mr. Gust! I can play anytime you need me.
GUST: How about tonight at seven? I'll pay you 7 dollars an hour.
JACINTA: You've got a deal!
JACINTA: Thanks, Mr. Rocket.
All take turns thanking him as he hands them their drinks.
RAY: So you say he didn't even put up an argument? That doesn't sound like the Lars I know.
TWISTER: Yeah! It was amazing! All she did was ask him! I guess he was afraid of those muscles! (a tiny giggle escapes his lips).
OTTO: He talks big, but deep down, he's only a Sea Weenie.
All laugh.
REGGIE: Speaking of that, do you work out or something? You look really buff!
JACINTA: Yeah. A lot of aerobics and some weight training...really good for the body, you know?
RAY: I did some weight training back in my day...benched 400 when I really tried.
JACINTA: Wow! I've been doing it seriously for about six years, I bench about 150.
RAY: That's impressive for your age. Keep at it, you'll get there.
OTTO: Impressive? That's amazing. I'll let Lars know that next time I see him.
Jacinta laughs, but when she remembers Lars, she looks down.
JACINTA(muttering to herself): Lars...
She shakes the thought out of her head and looks up.
REGGIE: So, do you have any other hobbies? I think you already told us you don't skateboard, but...
JACINTA(pleased with her intrest): Well, I play electric guitar and sing, and design webpages. Oh, and I love to swim.
SAMMY: Webpages? Awesome! You know HTML?
JACINTA: Love it. Javascript, Flash, CGI...it's an addiction.
SAMMY: I hear ya.
REGGIE: That's cool. Maybe we could work on something together. Hey, you said you sing. I know a place you could perform.
RAY: Yeah! That dance club over by the Pier. I heard they're looking for acts.
JACINTA: Really?! That'd be awesome! Could you tell me where it is?
REGGIE: Do you have a bike?
JACINTA: Yeah...
REGGIE: I'll take you there!
JACINTA: Oh great!
All five stand and run outside. They hop on their bikes and ride off.)
(Scene six: Outside Waves' Dance Club. The crew gets off their bikes and walks inside.
Reggie, Otto, Sam, and Twist stop inside the door. The party hasn't started yet. Jacinta walks up to an employee sweeping.
JACINTA: Exscuse me sir, where can I find the person who controls the acts?
MAN: Come with me.
He leads her to a door with the word "Manager" on it. He knocks, and opens the door.
MAN: Mr. Gust, someone to see you about performing.
GUST: Send them in.
Jacinta enters the office. Gust swivels around in his chair to face her.
GUST: Please, have a seat.
Jacinta sits in a chair in front of his desk.
GUST: So, you have an act, Miss....?
JACINTA: Jacinta, sir. Yes, I play guitar and sing. Is there a chance I could play here?
GUST: Well, we'll have to see how good you are first. Could you bring your instrument tomorrow?
JACINTA: I'd be happy to! Thank you, Mr. Gust.
She stands and shakes his hand, then walks out.
GUST: See you tommorow, Miss Jacinta!
JACINTA: Thanks, sir!
She meets her friends at the door.
OTTO: So, what happened?
JACINTA: He asked me to come back tomorrow and play. I can't wait!
All cheer.
(Scene seven: Jacinta's house, 11 AM. She is about to leave for Waves'.
JACINTA: Bye, Mom! Wish me luck!
SUSAN: You'll do great! Don't forget your guitar!
Jacinta picks the guitar case up and puts it on her back with the strap. She puts on her helment and gear and heads out the door to her bike.)
(Scene eight: Waves' Dance club manager office. Jacinta is playing guitar and singing one of her own songs. Mr. Gust is impressed.
GUST: That's a great talent you've got there. How soon can you play?
Jacinta's eyes open wide and her mouth grows into a huge grin.
JACINTA: You mean I got an act?!
GUST: Welcome to the crew.
He smiles heartily and shakes her hand.
JACINTA: You're great, Mr. Gust! I can play anytime you need me.
GUST: How about tonight at seven? I'll pay you 7 dollars an hour.
JACINTA: You've got a deal!