Big City Greens and Me
Chapter 2
Steak Night
It was the middle of the afternoon and Dillion and his sisters were watching tv when a knock was heard on the door.
Dillon/Dally: Dally/Dillon get the door. Wait why do I have to get the door, stop copying me, ugh I'm just gonna get the door.
They both got up at the same time and went to open the door.
Dillon/Dally: I said I'm gonna open the door!
They both put their hand on the door and open the door to see the Greens which caused Dillon to smile.
Dillon: What up Greens?
They all look up and look back at him.
Cricket: The ceiling.
Dillon: It's an expression dude.
Cricket: Oh what up to you too.
Dally: Dillon who are these people?
Dillon: Oh Dally these are the Greens. You remember the family I go to every other day?
Dally: Oh.
Dillon: Greens this is my sister Dally my twin sister.
Dally: Older twin sister.
Dillon put a finger on her lips.
Dillon: Not right now Dally.
Cricket: So Dillon we want to invite you and your family over for stake night.
Dillon: Sure will come-
He was then cut off by Dally.
Dally: Sorry, but I have to bring Molly to the park. Also Mom and Dad won't be off of work for a while so you're on your own little bro.
Dillon: Oh ok- I'm only younger than you by a few minutes!
He turned back to the Greens.
Dillon comes back out and closes the door behind him.
Dillon: Well my family won't be able to join but I can.
Bill: Well we hoped to meet your family but that's ok.
Cricket: Also your place ain't that shabby Dillon.
Dillon: Thanks Crickster.
Tilly: Also I loved your sister. She's so nice.
Dillon: Tilly.
They then exit the complex and head to the store
A few Hours Later
The Greens and Dillon come out of the grocery store with Bill carrying the groceries.
Cricket: Oh boy I can't wait! Our first family stake night in the big city and even better we got our first guess.
Cricket raps his arm around Dillon's neck.
Bill: Even though the food is three times more expensive here nothing is more important than family tradition but seriously I spent Crickets college savings in there.
Cricket: I didn't plan on going.
Dillion: You'll get used to it.
Cricket: So Tilly what's your favorite part of steak night.
Tilly: Well Cricket where do I start. I have to say, the steaks.
Alice: The steaks.
Bill: Uhh Ive got to go with the steaks.
Dillon: I've never tried your steaks before so I hope they're as good as you say.
Cricket grabs Dillon cheeks with both his hand and brings him to his level.
Cricket: Dillon my friend you are going to enjoy every last bite of the steaks because it ain't steak night without the steaks.
He lets go of Dillon and holds up the steaks.
Bill: Wait how you get those?
Cricket: Can I hold them can I dad?
Bill: Hm we alright but be careful steaks are the heart of steak night.
Cricket: I care for them like my own precious meat babies.
He hugs the steaks and kisses making Dillon giggle a little. Bill looks at his watch to see it's getting late.
Bill: Wow it's getting late we better get home.
Dillon: Hey Mr. Green let's just take the subway and get there faster.
Bill: Good idea Dillon can't be that complicated.
Cricket and Tilly yayed and chanting subway but Dillon just snickered.
Dillon Head: Yeah this is going to be a doozy.
Alice: Subwoah!
Alice stopped and Tilliy's balloon popped and she looked at the ground sad. Dillon then held out his balloon.
Dillon: Here you can have my red balloon. I'm more into orange.
Tilly: Thanks
He hands it to her and hugs him which he returns and they look back at Alice.
Alice: That's somebody's no good and full of hidden dangers. Nothing good comes from being underground.
Dillon then steps up.
Dillon: Ms. Green I can assure you nothing will happen, I've been in and out of the subway many times throughout my life and nothing bad happened.
Alice: Dillon honey I love you like my own grandson but there is no way your gonna get me in that slimey grind hole your gonna have to drag me kicking'-
She stops talking to see that she's being carried in Bill's arm through the subway.
Bill: Oh come on man the subway not the subway not that bad. Look, the kids are into it.
The camera cuts to Dillon, Tilly and Cricket.
Cricket: Dang~ will you look at this place? It's like a whole underground city guys, let's show these steaks around.
Tilly: I bet they love that.
Dillon: Ok.
They walk up to a purple girl in a dress talking on the phone with a snake around her neck.
Purple Girl: I told you to get the extra large mice.
Cricket: Careful steaks the people her commune with reptiles.
Dillon: I think you should back up a little bit Cricket.
As he says that the snake bites onto Cricket's head.
Purple Girl: Oh he likes you.
Dillon just gets under the snake and rubs it's belly before it latches off of Cricket and around his neck, the snake rubbing his head onto Dillon's cheeks.
Dillon: Here you go.
Purple Girl: Thanks Dillon.
Dillon: No problem.
He walks up to Till and Cricket staring at a man getting a drink from the water fountain.
Cricket: This travels through a long, lonely, journey underground.
Dillon: That's just sad.
They then appear over a sleeping homeless man.
Cricket: Don't worry I'm 90% sure he's just sleeping.
Dillon: 3, 2, 1.
The man wakes up scaring the kids except Dillon.
They then we're under the bench looking at chewed bubble gum.
Cricket: And this is where they harvest their scratchy candy.
Dillon: Wait you never heard of him before.
Cricket: Oh so that's what it's called.
Cricket: Then grabbed one and tried to it but Dillon smacked it out of his hands.
Dillon: Cricket you can't eat that, it's been in other people's mouths.
Tilly: Then why do people put it under these benches instead of swallowing it?
Dillon: You can't swallow it, it'll just get stuck in your throat.
He got some gum out of his pocket, chewed it, blew a bubble, and put it onto the bench.
Dillon: See were just too lazy to put it in the trash.
Cricket then got some gum from him and blew a bubble. Tilly giggled until a rat came up to her.
Tilly: Oh hello.
The rat just squeaked at her.
Tilly: What's that you want me to be your fearless leader?
The rat just stared at her.
Tilly: I graciously accept.
Dillon: Tilly it's just a rat.
Tilly: Yes he is just a rat but I am there queen and I'll protect them with you by my side.
Dillon: Wait what.
Bill: Kids come on, stay close. Now let's see here.
Cricket: But dad I'm looking around with Dillon, Tilly and the steaks.
He then turned to his side to see a man break dancing for money. Cricket shoves through to get a better look.
Cricket: Oh my God an underground hoe down.
Cricket then jumped into the middle, he did a little dance, everyone cheered for him.
Dancing Man: Hey you're pretty good but can you do this.
He then started doing the robot with some robot noises.
Cricket: Oh. My. Gosh. He's a robot wearing the skin of a human staying back, I'll handle this.
He then went for an attack before being grabbed by Dillon.
Dillon: Wow, wow, wow, Cricket, it's just a dance type called the robot.
Cricket: He must have started infecting your brain. I gotta stop this.
Bill: Boys hurry the train's here.
Cricket: But dad, he's a robot.
Bill: Cricket now.
Cricket: Ugh fine this isn't over.
Dillon just rolled his eyes and they both entered the train.
Dillon takes a seat next to Tilly who was petting a rat.
Dillon: Tilly why are you petting a rat.
Tilly: Because I need to care for my people as their queen.
Dillon:[Giggles] Your taking that seriously that's so cute.
Tilly started blushing.
Tilly: You think I'm cute?
That made Dillon blush.
He nervously nods.
They both just stare at each other before Bill snapped them out of it.
Bill: So how do you want your steak tonight?
Tilly: I like mine extra well done.
Dillon: My steak can be over easy.
Alice: Rarer than rare like a diamond of meat.
Bill: Yeesh I maybe so hungry I might eat mine RAW! Chomp Chomp Chomp come on I'll do it give me my steak.
They all started laughing except Cricket.
Bill: Hey Cricket what are you up to pal?
Cricket: Turns around with black circles in his eyes.
Dillon: Wow you look dead inside.
Bill: Listen just because we live in the city now doesn't mean our old way of doing things is going anywhere, we even have a guest over. Tonight's going to be great.
Cricket started to shake.
Dillon: Hey dude you ok?
Cricket: I lost the steaks!
Bill: What?!
Cricket: It was only partially my fault I swear. It was that darn robot man.
Bill: Ah boy.
Dillon: Cricket, again it's just a type of dance.
Cricket: Hehehe Dillon only a robot will dance like that.
Tilly: Can we get more steaks papa?
Bill: Not unless we have another month's savings lying around.
Dillon: We can use my money from me doing chores.
Dillon pulls out a thick roll of cash.
Cricket: How did you get this load?
Dillon: I did a lot of chores all through this year.
Bill: Dillon, I thank you for being thoughtful but you're our guest.
Dillon: Mr. Green I insist-
He wasn't able to finish when Bill put a hand on his shoulder and gave him the face so Dillon slowly put the cash back in his jacket pocket.
Alice: Well don't look at me my money is tied up with the fedz.
Dillon: Wait what?!
Alice: You don't want to know.
Bill: What are we supposed to do now?
Cricket: Don't worry I can get out steaks back.
The train doors then opened.
Cricket: We can go to the last station and grab 'em.
Bill: No Cricket were not going ba-
Cricket: Too late I'm already doing it!
Cricket then ran away.
Bill: Cricket!
They then walked out of the train.
Bill: Hurry hurry before the doors close.
He then got his arm stuck on the door.
Bill: Don't worry about me just go get Cricket.
Dillon: You got it Mr. Green.
He then got out a miniature skateboard out of his pocket before hitting a button on the bottom, tuning it to normal sized. He hoppes on it and gave chase to Cricket.
Dillon: Ugh where is he.
He then saw that Cricket was in a crowd of people.
Cricket: Come on dad this way, almost there.
Bill: Oh my god, so sorry, excuse me just trying to get to my son. Cricket gets back here.
Dillon couldn't find a way to get past them but then he saw a little ramp before smiling. He then set up and went back a little before hopping onto the board and skating full speed at it. He then saw he wasn't getting a good speed before putting both feet on the board and hitting a button on the back.
Dillon: Looks like I have to shift into turbo.
Little thrusters came out of the back of the board giving the speed he needed. He jumped over everybody's head even Bill who was tucked out at the stairs and landed safely on the top of the stairs.
Dillon: Nailed it!
Bill: Slow down son, daddy's tired.
Cricket: Dad!
He then stopped before he ran into a small pink furred dog who started barking at him. He then was grabbed by Bill with Dillon on his side.
Bill: We're going home!
Dillon: But dude that was the most awesome chase I ever had.
Hippie Guy: Excuse me sir do you time to talk about the environment.
Dillon:[Groun] What do you want Jeremy.
Jermey: Oh Dillon, how's it going, I'm doing great.
Dillon just rolled his eyes.
Cricket: Well howdy Jermey do you know my dad is an organic farmer.
This surprises Bill.
Jermey: Oh really that's so cool.
Bill: Oh yeah I guess do but I don't think of organic farming…but doing it the right way.
He then noticed that Cricket was gone.
Bill: Cricket!
Jermey: Ok question one how often do you recycle.
Cricket was then seen sliding in the rail.
Cricket: This way guys I can almost taste those steaks.
Dillon and Bill were trying to get around Jeremy, Dillon just trying to get far away from him.
Jermey: Ok next questions do you support voice rights…for trees?
Dillon: Yes now can you leave me alone!
Bill then grabs Dillon and tries to get past him but Jermey grabs onto Bill's leg.
Jermey: Don't you care about mother earth.
He then got hit by Alice cane.
Alice: Get your tree hugging hand off my boys! Get on now.
Dillon: Wait boys.
Alice: Again sugar you are like a grandchild to me.
Dillon smiles at her. Cut to Cricket still trying to get to the train.
Cricket: Come on guys were almost there.
Bill/Alice: Cricket!
Bill:Come on Tilly.
Tilly: Coming papa.
Tilly then came riding on some rats and confused Dillon.
Dillon: How are they carrying you?
Tilly: I have no idea honestly.
As she went down the stairs he just chuckled and followed her.
Conductor: Last call for fifth street station, the train is leaving very soon.
Cricket: All clear no obstacles here.
But then he was blocked by people having an alpine horn battle.
Cricket: Steaks!
Cricket then jumped over them and landed between the train doors.
Cricket: Ha hurry!
Bill carrying Alice tackled the door open and everyone entered.
Bill: Oh my head, oh my head of lettuce!
Cricket: Guys we made it! Next stop steaks our family tradition is saved.
The train then started coming to a stop.
Income: Due to a suspicious package this train has been delayed indefinitely.
Dillon: Ugh not again.
Tilly: This happened before?
Dillon: Yes and nothing is threatening about a life sized dinosaur plushie.
Cricket: No, no, ok dad new plan were just going to-
Bill: Cricket! No just [sighs] you've done enough and thanks to all that running around we lost most of the groceries too.
Alice: Will have to eat sawdust like back in the trenches.
Bill: I guess I will have to wait this one out.
They all were sitting down except Cricket but then heard a rumbling noise.
Dillon: Sorry that's me.
He then went through his pocket and out came a granola bar.
Tilly: Can I have some?
Dillon then breaks it apart and hands it to Tilly.
As they are eating the bar they are Cricket under eating the chewed up gum on the bottom of the seat.
Tilly: What flavor of gum you got there.
Cricket: Regret... and raspberry swirl.
He spits it out.
Dillon: I think it's a pretty good flavor.
Cricket: Not the point Dillon, I feel awful. I ruined steak night, I will never be able to show my face around the house again. I'll have to move away and live in a shed of shame.
He lays his face on the ground.
Cricket: A shame shed.
Dillon: One that will never happen, two you'd be living with me instead of shed, and three dude that ridiculous.
Tilly: The Cricket I know will never give up when it comes to family. Which you have to go back for those steaks.
Cricket: Were trapped here how come I possibly got out.
Dillon put a hand on Cricket's shoulder.
Dillon: This happened so many times throughout my life. I know how to get out.
Tilly: Which is the same way the rats get in.
She points to the emergency exit hatch which a rat is crawling out of and Cricket smiles. Cut to Bill and Alice.
Bill: Well steaks aren't happening tonight but maybe I can make something we have left. A radish, some coriander, eggs, and… a squirt gun! Cricket I told you not to put this in the cart.
As he's talking Dillon and Tilly were getting him in the hatch. Putting Cricket on Tilly's shoulder and them on Dillon's shoulders. Bill then noticed Cricket getting into the latch and walked over to Till and Dillon.
Bill: Tilly, Dillon got to stop enabling him.
Tilly: I know and I'm sorry that's why I made you an apology necklace out of trash found lying around.
Bill: Uh… apology except now throw that thing away and give me a boost.
Dillon: You're talking to two 12 year olds.
Bill just sighs and cuts to Cricket trying to find the steaks.
Cricket: Hang on steaks I'm coming.
He then sees the steaks beside a bench.
Cricket: Phew, there ok.
A remote controlled robot came to steaks away
Cricket: What a robot?!
Two special hazmat suits peaked from around the corner.
Women agent: Careful we don't know what's in that package. One wrong move and it can explode!
She then startled her partner.
Guy Agent: Stop making me nervous.
The robot then got closer and closer until Cricket took the steaks away.
Guy Agent: Whoa were it go!
He looked around to see Cricket running off with it.
Lady Agent: That large rat took the bomb, get him!
Guy Agent: I'm on it.
The robot then gave chase to Cricket. Cut to the rest of greens and Dillon walking through the tunnel.
Alice: Look out for any gators there nature's thieves.
Dillon: I completely doubt any alligators live in the subway.
They then hear Cricket screaming getting chased by a robot.
Bill: What in the-
Tilly: Go Cricket!
Cricket: I got the steaks, come on let's go!
He then hits his head on a warning sending the steaks into the robot's claws.
Cricket:[Gasp] Noo!
Lady Agent: Nice catch! Dispatch this is a bomb squad the package is secured to get those trains running.
Cut to Cricket and the robot having a standoff.
Cricket: Let's party.
He charges at the robot and tries to get the steaks but the robot keeps it from his reach.
Bill: Cricket get away from that thing!
Cricket started to kick it out but the robot immediately tried to dispose of the steaks.
Cricket: Hey! You can't eat those.
He pushes the robot and himself onto the tracks and they start tugging onto the steaks.
Cricket: Let's go, we need this to have our steak night.
Bill tells him to get out of the tracks but Cricket ignores him. A train horn then came from the tunnel. Alice offered her cain and theg grab onto Crickets overalls and start pulling.
Bill: Cricket let go!
Cricket: And ruin our family tradition, never! You said it yourself steak it is a heart steak night.
Dillon: Dude I don't think some meat is worth dying over.
Cricket: You won't understand Dillon.
The train was coming straight for him.
Bill: No that's not steak night is not about two steaks its about family we can afford to buy more steaks but we can't afford to its another Cricket.
Tilly: I tried!
Dillon: Wait you did?
Tilly: No time for that.
He was hesitant at first but he let go of the steaks and the robot started to celebrate before getting smashed by the train.
The then took a seat at the bench.
Cricket: Sorry I got so worked up on some steaks.
Bill: Its ok Cricket, family tradition is important but nothing is more important than family.
Cricket: Also I faught a robot!
Bill just chuckles nervously.
Dillon: Man I'm starving look just go order takeout.
Tilly: That won't be necessary the Subway has provided.
She hold up a rotten pizza to Dillon and he tries to hold in a barf.
Dillon: I'm cool Tilly.
Tilly: Suit yourself bottoms up.
She tries to eat in before being taken out of her hand by Bill.
Bill: Okay that's it we're taking the bus!
Tilly: Rats.
Dillon: Literally.
The End
Speed: Well this took awhile to make.
Ryan: Or you were to lazy to finish.
Speed put a finger to his lips.
Speed: Shh they dont have to know that.
Speedstar Out
