COLD OPENING
FADE IN:
INT. HIGH SCHOOL—HALLWAY—DAY
We see LIZZIE at her locker when along comes MIRANDA, obviously distressed about something.
MIRANDA
I am so glad to see you! You've got to help me!
LIZZIE
(concerned)
What's wrong? What is it?
MIRANDA
It's Tudgeman!
LIZZIE
(confused)
What about him?
MIRANDA
He's taking me out on a date tonight!
LIZZIE
But I thought you liked Larry.
MIRANDA
I do.
LIZZIE
Then what's the problem?
MIRANDA
It's where he's taking me Lizzie!
LIZZIE
Which is…?
MIRANDA
I—I can't even say it!
ANIMATED LIZZIE
Well, I can't say it for you. Spill!
LIZZIE
Can't say what Miranda?
MIRANDA
We're going to—to…
LIZZIE
Yeah?
MIRANDA
(in a rush)
The sci-fi convention that's in town!
Miranda hides her head in shame.
LIZZIE
Is that all?
MIRANDA
(unbelieving)
Is that all? Isn't that enough!
LIZZIE
(laughing)
Come on Miranda. It isn't so bad.
MIRANDA
Isn't so bad? Isn't so bad? Lizzie, only the dorkiest of dorks go to these things!
ANIMATED LIZZIE
I guess that's the price you pay when you date a nerd.
A little green space alien next to Animated Lizzie nods in agreement.
LIZZIE
Well, if you feel that strongly about it, why don't you tell Larry?
MIRANDA
Because if I don't go Veruca will snap at the chance.
LIZZIE.
Ah…
MIRANDA
(wheedling)
Lizzie, we're best friends, right?
ANIMATED LIZZIE
Uh oh! Red alert! Red alert!
Animated Lizzie is dressed in a red ensign shirt from "Star Trek" while an alarm sounds and red lights flash.
LIZZIE
Uh—uh, huh…
MIRANDA
And you know I'd do anything for you, right?
ANIMATED LIZZIE
(frantic)
Evasive maneuvers! Full reverse!
LIZZIE
Yeah…
MIRANDA
Then you'll do me a favor, right?
LIZZIE
Miranda, I—
MIRANDA
(interrupting)
Please don't leave me alone Lizzie! Please!
MIRANDA (CONT'D.)
If you and Gordo come along we could make it a double-date. That way I won't be alone and Larry wouldn't be the wiser!
LIZZIE
But, I don't—
Miranda takes a hold of Lizzie's shoulders and begs.
MIRANDA
(pleading)
Please Lizzie! Please!
Lizzie sees the most pathetic look on Miranda's face.
ANIMATED LIZZIE
Not the 'sad eyes'! How can I resist the 'sad eyes'!
LIZZIE
(caving)
Fine. I'll tell Gordo.
Miranda instantly perks up.
MIRANDA
Yes! Thanks Lizzie. You're the best!
ANIMATED LIZZIE
And you'd better remember it come my birthday!
FADE OUT:
END OF COLD OPENING