Taming of the Stray/Transcript

Oliver and Company: The Series

Taming of the Stray

First scene

A shot of New York at night. A female cat runs through the streets of Manhattan, clearly tired, and looking back as if she is being chased. She runs towards the Foxworth house, and enters round the back of the house, landing in a tree,jumping down and entering through the kitchen window. She sneaks upstairs, past Jenny's room, where she, Oliver and Dodger are sleeping, and sneaks into Georgette's bedroom.

Cat: Finally, a place I can rest.

She enters Georgette's wardrobe, and curls up in a pile of clothes falling asleep.

Transition to the next day. Oliver and Dodger are watching TV in the living room with Shadow and Sancho, while Jenny is reading a book.

Dodger: Hey kid. What's that book Jenny's reading?

Oliver: I think it's called Pride and Prejudice.

Dodger: Ooh, fancy.

Winston enters the living room.

Winston: Jennifer, it's time for piano practice.

Jennifer: Alright, Winston.

She skips off out of the living room.

Dodger: Hey, Ollie. Wanna mess with Georgette?

Oliver: Yes.

Sancho: Go on, you two! Knock that posh poodle down a notch!

Suddenly, the sound of a bloodcurdling scream can be heard. Dodger and Oliver run up the stairs.

Oliver: What is it?

They enter Georgette's bedroom. She has seen the cat who snuck in the previous night.

Georgette: A filthy cat snuck into my boudoir last night...in my wardrobe...

The cat enters the shot.

Cat: I was looking for a place to rest...

Georgette: I don't know how you got in here, and I frankly don't much care, but you will NOT be staying here! Get out of my bedroom now!

Next scene

Oliver, Dodger and the cat have exited the house through the kitchen window, going through the garden and into the streets.

Oliver: Sorry about Georgette. She's actually quite friendly.

Cat: Must have caught her on a bad day, then.

Dodger: You could say that. Anyway, this is Oliver and I'm Dodger. Your name is?

Cat: Queen.

Oliver: That's a lovely name.

The trio have headed into the center of Manhattan. It is busy and full of traffic.

Queen: You know, I've lived in New York my whole life but I never knew it could be so busy.

Oliver: If you wanna get around, fast...

Dodger: Car-surfing! Let's go!

Dodger and Oliver hop on top of a passing car. Queen tries, but struggles, and Dodger helps her up. The car speeds through the streets, the wind whipping through Dodger's fur, and Queen clings to his back. Finally, they disembark. Tess pants heavily.

Oliver: Whoo! That was exciting!

Queen: Yes, but surely there's a less dangerous way to get around! Especially in my state?

Dodger: Come again.

'Queen: (breathes in) I'm actually pregnant.

Oliver: What?

Queen: Pregnant? As in...

Oliver: You're having babies. I know.

Queen: (sarcastically) You really are perceptive, aren't you?

Next scene

Oliver, Dodger and Queen have arrived on a quieter street in Manhattan. Dodger has retrieved some fast food for her.

Queen: Wow! You're really good!

Dodger: Well, I did manage to "liberate" it from a diner if ya know what I mean.

Queen rolls her eyes.

Oliver: You need to eat, Queen. Keep up your strength.

Queen, needing no further encouragement, devours the half-eaten hamburger and fries, leaving little for Oliver and Dodger.

Queen: Thanks. Sorry if there's not much left for you guys.

Oliver: Don't be. You need it more than us.

Dodger: SO, Queen, how long have you been living on the streets?

Queen: What? Oh, right. Well...

Suddenly, Queen is interrupted by a growl. A vicious-looking dog has approached them, ready to attack. Dodger gets into a fighting pose.