No Day But Today- "Jewel In The Pool"

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No Day But Today- Episode 3
Airdate: 2-4-06
Written and Created by Princeton
Starring: Princeton as Himself
Redboobergurl as Puddin'
G-MAN as Andre
Furryredmonster as Pool Spirit

Open on Puddin's tap dancing studio. Puddin' and Princeton are discussing the penguins' progress.

Princeton: Well, I'd say Murray's really improving, wouldn't you?
Puddin': Of course! After all, I DID tell you that penguins are quick learners!
Princeton: Too true you did. (looks outside) Isn't that Andre?
Puddin': Andre who?
Princeton: You know, he owns the Turquoise Parrot! (Andre enters)
Andre: Greetings, Madame Puddin'! I don't suppose I could talk to Princeton in private for a few moments?
Puddin': Certainly not! After all, I only own the studio and give Prinny 15% of the shares! The nerve! (storms away)
Andre: 15%? Boy, you're really getting the short end of the stick!
Princeton: It's a living, what can I say? Anyway, what's up, Andre?
Andre: I can no longer run the Turquoise Parrot; reason being, I am being offered a part on "Desperate Housewives".
Princeton: That's great, Andre! What's the part?
Andre: Oh, it cannot be discussed. Discussion equals offer going "bye bye".
Princeton: That big, huh?
Andre: Yes, yes, the part is big! That's not the point!
Princeton: Well then, pray tell, Andre, what IS the point?
Andre: I want you to take over the restaurant.
Princeton: Why me?
Andre: You're my best customer. No one can knock back a Shirley Temple like you.
Princeton: Oh, Andre, I just don't know.
Andre: This means a great deal to me, Princeton. So let me give you a gift to help you decide. (He takes out of his pocket a gold coin with a ruby in the middle) You have a pool, correct?
Princeton: Correct, but why?
Andre: Because you place this amulet in your pool, and let the spirit do the rest.
Princeton: It's worth a try, I guess.

Commercial Break

Open on Princeton's backyard at midnight. Princeton walks over to his pool.

Princeton: All right, let's see if this works. (throws the amulet into the pool and stands back. The water glows and bubbles, and a female spirit emerges and floats above the pool)
Pool Spirit: Are you the one known as Princeton?
Princeton: Yes, I am.
Pool Spirit: I am told Andre has chosen you to assist him.
Princeton: That's correct, but I don't think I can do it.
Pool Spirit: We do the things we have to do when we have to do them.
Princeton: That was quite...wistful. You're a very complex spirit.
Pool Spirit: Flattery rarely gets you anywhere, Princeton.
Princeton: I apologize. Anyway, I just don't think I'm the right person to take Andre's place.
Pool Spirit: Andre is a great man. So are you, from what I can gather. My only advice is to do what your heart thinks is best. I obviously cannot force you to decide either way, so I leave the decision up to you.
Princeton: Thank you, Spirit. But will I be successful?
Pool Spirit: I am but only a pool spirit. Some things you must discover for yourself. And now I must leave you to make your decison. (vanishes).

Commercial Break

Open on the Turqouise Parrot. Puddin' is sitting at her table, sipping a martini and reading the paper. Frazzled, Princeton joins her.

Princeton: Sorry that took so long; it figures that my first night as manager turns out to be one of the busiest nights in restaurant history.
Puddin': It's perfectly fine, Prin. I was just reading the paper; it makes mention of Andre.
Princeton: Really? What does it say?
Puddin': Just that his guest spot was the lowest rated episode ever.
Princeton: Well, that's the chance you take, I suppose.
Puddin': Tell me, Prinny, how was it that you came to finally take over for Andre?
Princeton: I had a heart-to-heart with a spirit.
Puddin': Well, that certainly doesn't hold water.
Princeton: Oh, you'd be suprised.

The End
 

D'Snowth

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Hmm, interesting. Everyone was great! So is G-Man gonna be your bit-player?
 
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D'Snowth said:
Hmm, interesting. So is G-Man gonna be your bit-player?
G-MAN requested that I include him in a few episodes; I can't guarantee that he'll be in every one, but I include him as I see fit.

Also, Snowthy, what parts were "interesting"?
 

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Princeton said:
G-MAN requested that I include him in a few episodes; I can't guarantee that he'll be in every one, but I include him as I see fit.

Also, Snowthy, what parts were "interesting"?
The whole episode was interesting. And I didn't mean "interesting" in an insulting way, if that's the way you're taking it. "Interesting" as in, the whole thing was so original, it was interesting.
 

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This is a good one, so now Princeton owns a restaraunt, cool. Is Rugby coming back since he's Puddin''s stuffed tiger, or was he only for the first episode? Anyway, looking forward to more episodes.
 
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G-MAN said:
Is Rugby coming back since he's Puddin''s stuffed tiger, or was he only for the first episode?
I wasn't planning on making Rugby a recurring character; I guess you could say he was only for the first episode. Then again, you never can tell.:wink:
 

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Yea penguins! I was going to ask if the penguins would actually be included at some point! Anyway, another great episode! I loved the Pool Spirit, very creative! Good stuff!
 
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redBoobergurl said:
I was going to ask if the penguins would actually be included at some point!
Now, that I have been thinking about. I'll end up using a few :zany: s in the future; I just can't guarantee when yet.
 

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I loved furryredmonster cast as the pool spirit. Has Kendra ever read this and did she like it?
I am liking this storyline very much Princeton. I shall track down another three or so episodes next time I'm online :smile:
 
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