Dances With Poodles/Transcript

Oliver and Company: The Series

Dances With Poodles

(Georgette is lounging on the couch in the Foxworth lounge, watching TV, with a sad expression on her face. Dodger and Oliver are watching from afar.)

Oliver: What does she see in those shows?

Dodger: (chuckles) I know! They're all (in an absurd Spanish accent; flamenco music plays in the background) "Juanita, mi amor, no force in the world can keep me from you! No ocean is wide enough, no mountain is high enough!

(Oliver giggles.)

Oliver: (also in a Spanish accent) Antonio, our amor is stronger than the moon and the sun and the universe! You and I are one, now and until the end of time! (in his normal accent) Anyway, why don't we go knock her down a peg or two?

Dodger: You know what I was thinking, Oliver! (They slap five)

(Dodger and Oliver approach the lounge; Georgette hops off the couch, and approaches the two of them, her eyes red from crying. Dodger and Oliver look confused.)

Dodger: What's on your mind, Princess Poodle? Your German Shepherd prince finally had enough of ya?

Georgette: (angrily_) As a matter of fact, you insensitive mongrel, yes! (theatrically) My darling Rex has left me, and I shall spend the rest of my days alone!

(She races upstairs, crying. Dodger and Oliver look at each other, confused. Back at the houseboat, Dodger is talking to the gang.)

Rita: Oh, this is too juicy! Finally, Georgette's precious Rex has dropped her like a hot tamale!

Dodger: Heard it with my own ears.

Tito: I always wondered what she saw in him, Dodge.

(A FLASHBACK starts. Tito witnesses Georgette lounging on her bed with Rex; both of are dressed as Egyptian pharaohs; Arabian music plays in the background. Tito is visibly disgusted.)

Georgette: Rex-en-khamun, you are my strong, brave Pharaoh. (slips a chocolate into her mouth and eats it)

Rex: And you, Georgette-Patra, are my gorgeous, shining desert bloom.

(Tito's face turns green and he rushes out.)

Georgette: This day can't get anymore perfect. I feel like Queen of the World.

Rex: And I would be your king. (they nuzzle heads)

(The flashback ends. Tito shudders)

Dodger: (mockingly) "My beautiful desert flower?" More like a cactus.

Francis: You know, for all your mockery of Georgette, my good friend, maybe you should help her.

Dodger: Me? Help Georgette? Am I dreaming or did you really just say that, Frankie?

Francis: No, Dodger. This is just a horrible nightmare.

Dodger: I better not do something that I'll regret afterwards.

SCENE CHANGE-The Foxworth house, the next day.

Georgette and Jenny are in the kitchen with Oliver. Dodger enters through the kitchen window, spilling dishes everywhere.

Jenny: (giggles) Dodger, if you wanted to say hello, I'd let you in! But it's lovely to see you anyway. (strokes him and leaves)

Dodger: Hey, Georgette. So, yeah, about yesterday, I wanted to apologize about teasin' ya about Rex.

Georgette: There's nothing to apologize for. I'm a mature poodle. It's just minor joking at my expense.

Dodger: (surprised) OK! Well, anything you want me do?

(Georgette gets a grin on her face.)

Dodger: (Siding to Oliver) I don't like that look.

Oliver: Neither do I!

(Cut to Georgette's room. Georgette is dressed in a feather boa, diamante red dress and pearl necklace, and grinning ear to ear. Dodger is dressed in a cravat, dinner jacket and shirt, and looks completely disgusted.)

Georgette: Alright, big boy. (flutters her eyelashes) Let's eat.

Dodger: (in a seductive voice) Yes, my lady. (sides to Oliver who is watching from a distance; mouthing "Please make this stop")

Oliver: (to self) I can't watch.

(The two head to the kitchen. It is lit by candles with a small table set in the middle for the two dogs. They sit down and eat dog food from golden plates.)

Dodger: So, Georgie...

Georgette: Yes, Dodger?

Dodger: I'm sorry about what happened with Rex.

Georgette: (eats a mouthful of dog food and swallows) I know you enjoy teasing me, but sometimes you could just go easy on me.

Dodger: (talking with his mouthful) Yeah, good luck with that!

Georgette: (slightly disgusted) Were you, by any chance ,raised by wild animals? Because your etiquette is appalling!

Dodger: (swallows) Ooh! Look at Miss Big Shot Show Dog, Queen of the World.

Georgette: (to the camera) The things I have to put up with.

SCENE CHANGE-The houseboat.

(Francis is slumped on the armchair, watching TV and sitting on Fagin's lap. Rita, Einstein and Tito are nearby.)

Einstein: I wonder what Dodger's date's like?

Rita: (laughs) Dodger? Georgette? Dating?! What next? Yeah, and last weekend, I was having dinner with Madonna.

Einstein: Were you?

Rita: Is sarcasm a foreign concept to you, Einy?

(Francis approaches.)

Francis: I can see someone's jealous. O, how hast though with jealousy...

Rita: (Cuts him off) Me? Jealous of Georgette? Where in the world would you get such a stupid idea? It's not like Dodger and I are in love or...

(She stops.)

Rita: I mean, what's the worst that Georgette and Dodger are doing?

Einstein: Watching a movie?

Tito: Yeah.

Rita: Going out dancing?

(Tito and Francis approach each other.)

Francis: Madame, my I have this dance?

Tito: (in a feminine voice) Oh, yes, my handsome prince?

(The two get on their hind legs and waltz around the houseboat, but topple over each other. Rita laughs. Francis and Tito scowl at her.)

SCENE CHANGE-Central Park.

(Dodger and Georgette walk by the Lake.)

Georgette: Central Park is so beautiful at night, isn't it?

Dodger: It is.

Georgette: Dodger...

Dodger: Yeah, Georgie?

Georgette: Do you...

Dodger: Come on, spit it out!

Georgette: Do you...like me?

Dodger: Like you? In what...?

Georgette: Like do you like like me?

(Dodger breathes in.)

Dodger: Georgie, I, I like you as a friend...

Georgette: I wouldn't consider us friends, but...

Dodger: You're right there, I do like to tease you, but I don't like you in the way that you love Tito or Rex.

Georgette: Dodger, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize...

Dodger: Georgette, I know it's hard, but, sometimes things just aren't meant to be. When you find the right guy, you'll know.

Georgette: (smiles) Thanks, Dodger. And this is a wonderful evening.

Dodger: I'm happy you enjoyed it.

(The two head off through the moonlit park.)

Scene change-The houseboat.

(Dodger is sitting alone on the boat's deck, staring off towards the horizon. Rita approaches him.)

Rita: Hey, Romeo, how was your little date?

Dodger: Uhh, yeah, it was nice...

Rita: (not convinced) Mmhmm. Dodger, what's this all about?

Dodger: Georgette asked me if I like her, but if I LIKE like her.

Rita: That's unusual.

Dodger: I like annoying her, but to be honest, I'm not IN LOVE with her. I like...

Rita: Like who?

Dodger: I like you!

Rita: What?

Dodger: I like you, Rita. A lot. I know, we've been friends since we were pups and I...

(Rita leans and kisses Dodger on the lips. He closes his eyes and kisses her back.)

Rita: I like you, too, Dodge. To be honest, I think I've always had those feelings for you.

Dodger: Really?

(Rita nods.)

Dodger: So, wanna go on a date, you and I?

Rita: Not now, but sure! Anywhere ya want.

Dodger: Really?

Rita: Yes.

(The two head into the houseboat.)

Dodger: Well, I was thinking maybe we go for something to eat. There's this...

THE END