[Scene: The living room. Mallory and Jennifer are talking]
Jennifer: Mallory, how did your job interview go?
Mallory: I might have the job!
Jennifer: How much will you make?
Mallory: A lot more than Alex, I know that!
Jennifer: That's wonderful! Do mom and dad know?
Mallory: I'm waiting until I have a definite answer to tell them.
Jennifer: That's a good idea.
Mallory: I wonder if I really did get it though.
Jennifer: I bet you did, you probably did a good job.
Mallory: Well, we'll know by tomorrow.
[Scene: The kitchen. Elyse and Steven are talking to Mallory]
Mallory: So Alex is coming home tomorrow?
Steven: Yes.
Mallory: Why?!
Elyse: Oh Mallory, it's only for a day!
Steven: He told us he had some news.
Mallory: Is it good or bad?
Steven: He didn't say.
Elyse: Since he is coming home, we are guessing it is bad news.
Mallory: I wonder what he did.
Steven: Mallory, let's not make speculations.
(Andy enters the kitchen)
Elyse: Hi Andy, ready for school?
Andy: Yep!
Steven: Oh Mallory, I forgot to ask. Can you take Andy to school today? I need
to get to work right away to start my documentary on bacteria.
Mallory: Bacteria?
Steven: Yes! I'm so excited to start on it!
Mallory: I'll never understand why you like your work.
Elyse: Bye honey, I'll see you after I get home from the Fayler's house.
(Steven leaves the house)
Andy: Mommy who are the Faylers?
Elyse: I'm designing a house for them.
Andy: Are you done?
Elyse: Yes, I'm taking over the designs today.
Andy: Well then who's picking me up?
Elyse: That's right! We forgot all about that! Mallory, can you?
Mallory: I. have to be somewhere.
Elyse: Where?
Mallory: Somewhere important. It's part of a surprise for you and dad.
Elyse: Well can't you take Andy with you?
Mallory: No mom, I'm sorry.
(Jennifer walks into the kitchen)
Jennifer: Hey everyone, I'm ready to go.
Elyse: Jennifer!
Jennifer: Yes?
Elyse: You could pick up Andy, couldn't you?
Jennifer: You mean. you want me to drive?
Elyse: How about it?
Jennifer: Well, sure!
Elyse: That's good, because no one else could.
Mallory: Anyways, mom, I'll be home a little later tonight, okay?
Elyse: Sure thing Mallory. See you all later! And don't be late for school!
(Elyse leaves the kitchen)
Mallory: I find out in a little bit if I got the job Jen!
Jennifer: Make sure you tell me first thing when you get home!
Mallory: I will.
Andy: Mallory, shouldn't we be leaving for school?
Mallory: Yep! Let's go everyone!
[Scene: The living room. Steven, Elyse, Jen, and Andy are all sitting down
watching TV, when Mallory runs in the room]
Mallory: I got the job! I got the job!
Jennifer: Mallory, really?!
Mallory: Yes! I really got it!
Steven: That's sound great but I'm dying to know. What job?!
Mallory: I'm the head designer for this new clothing line! I'm going to make a
lot of money!
Elyse: That sounds like an accomplishment!
Andy: Yeah, good job Mal!
Mallory: Wait until I tell Alex!
Steven: He will be so proud of you!
Mallory: I've gotten a very good job, and almost right after I graduated junior
college!
Elyse: Now I wonder what Alex's news is!
Steven: If it's as good as this news, we'll throw a party!
Andy: Really?! Can I plan it?
(the doorbell rings)
Andy: Can I get it?
Elyse: Sure Andy, go ahead.
(Andy opens the door)
Andy: Alex!!
(He gives Alex a big hug)
Alex: Andy!! Buddy!!
Steven: Hi Alex! Sit down, sit down, we want to hear the news.
Alex: Yes, I think you better sit down for this news.
Elyse: Is something wrong?
Alex: I. I. lost my job, and I'm homeless now.
TO BE CONTINUED.
-FADE OUT-
Last Updated (MM-DD-YYYY): 08-09-2002