Zack and Cody -- Act 2 Scene 2

ACT TWO

SCENE TWO

INT. LOBBY – LATER (DAY THREE)

(LONDON, MADDIE, JAMES, EXTRAS)

MADDIE IS AT HER CANDY COUNTER. LONDON COMES RUSHING IN WITHOUT HER EYE PATCHES.

LONDON

I can see! I can see!

MADDIE

Oh joy.

LONDON

Maddie, I’m so excited! I’m going to see James in all his British glory today. After our perfect dates and the way you described him, Maddie, he seems like the future Mr. London Tipton.

MADDIE

Oh, yeah. Where is old James, anyway?

LONDON

He should be getting back from his band practice any minute. I’m meeting him down here in the lobby.

MADDIE

His band practice, huh?

LONDON

Yup. He played me one of their songs yesterday. It sounded like a car crashing. But, I like him, so I’ll look past the fact that he has no music talent.

MADDIE

I think that’s how it’s supposed to sound. It’s punk music.

LONDON

What’s punk music? I’m going to his show tonight. Should I borrow your ear muffs?

MADDIE

London, there’s something you should know about James. He’s….

LONDON

Amazing?

MADDIE

Well, I mean, the thing is….

JAMES AND HIS BAND WALKS IN THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR.

MADDIE (CONT’D)

…he’s here right now.

LONDON

Where? Where is he? Those spiky kids are blocking my view.

LONDON RUNS OVER TO JAMES AND HIS BAND. SHE PUSHES THEM OUT OF THE WAY, EXPECTING TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE. NO ONE IS THERE. LONDON YELLS OUT IN AN EMPTY SPACE.

LONDON (CONT’D)

James?

JAMES

London, it’s me. I thought you got your sight back?

LONDON

James? What are you wearing? Did Halloween come early this year?

JAMES

No, I wear this every day.

LONDON

Oh. Well, it’s very pointy…and scary. I’ll always be able to spot you in a crowd.

JAMES

Well, we just finished our rehearsal and we’re leaving for our show. Are you ready to go?

LONDON

Yeah, about that. I…I promised Maddie I’d help her count jelly beans at the candy counter tonight.

LONDON GESTURES TOWARDS MADDIE. MADDIE LOOKS AT LONDON DISAPPROVINGLY.

LONDON (CONT’D)

Sorry.

JAMES

Oh, well, that’s okay I guess. If your friend needs your help tonight. I’ll call you tomorrow and we’ll do something.

LONDON
Um, I’m busy tomorrow.

JAMES
Doing what?

LONDON

I’m…how about I just call you?

JAMES

(IRRITATED) I’m leaving in three days. Whatever. Call me when your schedule clears.

LONDON

I’ll see you before you leave. Have a good show!

JAMES EXITS IN A HUFF AND HIS BAND FOLLOWS.

MADDIE

Counting jelly beans? Really?

LONDON

You didn’t tell me he looked like a circus freak!

MADDIE

What does it matter? I thought you liked him.

LONDON
I do, but it’s just not realistic. I could never bring him to formal balls. He could certainly never lunch with me and the ambassadors of countries I plan on purchasing.

MADDIE

Does that really matter to you?

LONDON

Yes.

MADDIE

Why?

LONDON

Because it has to.

LONDON STORMS OFF AND EXITS.

MADDIE

(CALLING AFTER LONDON) Hey! These jelly beans aren’t gonna count themselves!

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