Steward and Stef
"The Evil Years"


Story by
Steven Today, Jaime Chan, Becky Pittman, Eric Sharp, Katalin
Bakonyi and Trey Tackett


Script by
Steven Today


1ST ROUGH DRAFT
JULY 27, 1997


2ND ROUGH DRAFT
JANUARY 4, 1998


Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road
Rovers universe are the property of Warner Bros. I nor this
script are connected with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or
form. Story contents, characters, names, situations and
anything else associated with Strayers are Copyright 1996-
1998 by Steven Today (sftoday@netwave.net) All rights
reserved. Tobias Edward Steward appears Courtesy of Jaime
Chan. Alley Afghan and medical scenes appear Courtesy of
Becky Pittman. Eldon Wyvern appears courtesy of Eric Sharp.
Cleopatra Amanhotep the Fifth appears courtesy of Katalin
Bakonyi. Colley Cujo Dogstar and the "Sailor Pets" scene
appears courtesy of Trey Tackett. Medical advise courtesy of
Matt Morgan and Trey Tackett. Nitro is mentioned courtesy of
Amanda Stephenson. Stephanie Spam Collie, Bear, Amani,
Puffball, The Grizzilies and Strayers are all copyrights of
Steven Today. This document may not be publicized or
reproduced in any way, shape or form. It must remain fully
intact and may not be altered in anyway. It is strictly used
for not-for-profit entertainment purposes and is not
intended to infringe on any Copyrights.


"Steward and Stef: The Evil Years"

FADE IN

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
This is the surface of the earth above Road Rover Mission
Control. It is a desert like area of the southwest, there is
sand and cactuses all around and a large crater.

ANNOUNCER
(VOICE OVER)
What appears to be a mere hole is the ground is actually the
entrance to a secret base called Road Rover Mission Control.
This is the home of the canine super heroes: The Road
Rovers. They are dogs that have been transformed into super
humanoids with the bodies of dogs (Cano-Sapiens) by the use
of the Transdogmafier. From here their creator and leader,
who goes by the name of The Master, coordinates the Rovers
continuous battle against evil and try to keep the world
safe for all. They have a vast arsenal of weapons, vehicles
and equipment that is state of the art and adapted
specifically for them by Professor Hubert.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - GROUNDS
Deep in a large cavern in the earth is a lighted complex of
buildings (shaped like fire hydrants) and clear tubing (that
connect the buildings together). This is where the Road
Rover's base all their operations from.

ANNOUNCER
(VOICE OVER)
To date, the Rovers remain undefeated. But this brings a
question comes to mind. What if the Rovers were completely
different dogs. Could they still manage to keep the world
safe from all the evil in the world. Or even from
themselves. Tune into the NEW Road Rovers and find out.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
This is a large room with filled with all the modern
diversions. An entertainment center, a video game system,
etc. One doorway leads to the kitchen while another leads to
a hall while yet another leads to a bathroom. The NEW Road
Rovers are scattered all around the room. Stephanie Spam
Collie (Stef) and Alley Afghan sit on the couch on either
side of Eldon Wyvern. Tobias Edward Steward (Steward) lays
comfortably in a recliner. In another chair sits Cleopatra
Amanhotep the Fifth (Cleo). Laying on the floor is Colley
Cujo Dogstar. Stef is a Cano-Sapien who is a pure breed
Smooth Collie. She is a mixture of light tan (a majority of
her body), white (her face and paws) and black (ears and the
tip of her tail). She wears a knee length pink skirt with a
tank top which is a few shades lighter, pink running shoes
which are yet another shade of pink. Around her neck is a
golden necklace with a large "EW" set into a heart. Steward
is a smooth-furred mutt. He is predominately orange, with
white hands, face, and there's a small patch of white on his
chest. He also has a red nose. His ears are held in front.
He wears a red shirt and blue jeans, no shoes. Eldon is a
Tawny Brown Dingo Cano-Sapien with whit highlights. On one
of his wrists is a gold bracelet with "SSC" set into a
heart, just like Stef's. Cleo is a Saluki Cano-Sapien. She
is eight years old (56 in dog years) She is a brown, black
and white Saluki, although her white markings are rather
gray. She also has some gray hairs. Colley is a brown smooth
collie with white highlights. Everyone is watching TV. Stef
snuggles up the Eldon as they continues to watch, he doesn't
mind. Alley notices, and frowns. Eldon places his arm Stef,
she smiles. She instinctively places her arm around Eldon.
This doesn't please Alley a bit. She checks to see no one is
looking at her. Then reaches over to Stef's arm, carefully
grabs a few hairs of her fur and yanks them out. Stef
screams and withdraws her arm, everyone turns and looks at
her. Alley smiles devilishly. Stef looks at her arm and
examines it.

ELDON
(SLIGHT AUSTRALIAN ACCENT, CONCERNED)
Oy! What's the matter love?

STEF
(SLIGHT CHINESE ACCENT, CONFUSED)
I. I don't know. It kind of felt like something bit me
honey.

STEWARD
(CANADIAN ACCENT, BLUNT)
Sounds like Stef has flees.

A worried look comes over Stef.

STEF
(NERVOUS)
It can't be. I just had my flea dip the other day.

ALLEY
(AMERICAN ACCENT, SMUG)
Well, sometimes they don't take. But I'd be more than happy
to give you another one.

Stef stutters at the idea.

STEF
(FRIGHTENED)
Nooo.

Eldon puts his arm around Stef again and comforts her.

ELDON
(REASSURING)
Not to worry, my darling. I'll be with you every step of the
way.

Stef is relieved, she places her arm back around Eldon.

STEF
(RELIEVED)
Just like the last one. Thanks.

Alley is shocked.

ALLEY
(EXCITED)
Are you crazy? You'll be infested too Eldon!

Eldon and Stef looks at Alley.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Better yet Alley, then we can take the dip together.

Stef giggles and taps Eldon's chest lightly.

STEF
(FLIRTING)
Oh you.

Eldon chuckles. Alley folds her arm and humphs. Colley turns
and looks up.

COLLEY
(SLIGHT ENGLISH ACCENT, ANNOYED)
Would everyone please shut your yaps! The movie is coming to
a climax!

CLEO
(SLIGHT EGYPTIAN ACCENT, STERN)
Yes. Best not to waste $3.50

Everyone turns and goes back to watching the TV. On the
screen is a boy and his father (humans), behind them is a
large cage with a normal dog. The canine is foaming at the
mouth, snarling and trying to get at the humans. The father
looks at the dog concerned and the boy is distraught.

BOY
(UPSET)
Dad. Do we really have to shoot Old Yellow?

FATHER
(DISAPPOINTED)
I'm afraid so son. You heard what the doctor said.

BOY
(UPSET)
Yes. He has some rare, fatal and unnamed disease. It was
brought over from Tasmania by an infected bison. It affects
his mind. It is so far on that he doesn't even recognize us.
Eventually he will break out, hunt us down and rip us to
shreds.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Ooo. Nice recap.

BOY
(UPSET)
In fact, it is so rare that Old Yellow is the only dog in
the world to have ever had it.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Then how do they know how he is going to react?

FATHER
(SAD)
Yes son. Best to get him out of his misery now and save our
butts.

The father picks up a rifle and points it at the dog, the
boy freaks out.

BOY
(EXCITED)
No! Stop!

The father lowers the gun and looks at his son.

FATHER
(STERN)
Now son, you know we have agreed. It is better this way. He
won't suffer. He'll be better off.

BOY
(ANNOYED)
I know that! But I want to be the one who blows him away!

FATHER
(SURPRISED)
Oh, sure.

The Father gives the Son the rifle, he points it at Old
Yellow.

BOY
(UPSET)
Good bye old friend.

The Boy takes careful aim, the music builds. Stef and Colley
are terrified, she squeezes Eldon. He in turn is also some
what distraught. Alley is still fuming and doesn't care.
Steward is too busy looking for things wrong in the story to
get into it. Cleo is enjoying the film. The Boy slowly pulls
the trigger and. Nothing happens.

BOY
(ANNOYED)
Hey! Nothing happened?

FATHER
(EMBARRASSED)
Ooops. Safety was on.

The Father clicks the safety off for his son.

FATHER
(EMBARRASSED)
Go for it now.

The music builds again and the boy takes aim, everyone
watches intensely. The boy slowly squeezes the trigger.

BOY
(UPSET)
Good bye old friend.

The boy pulls the trigger and. The hammer slams down but
nothing happens. The Boy looks at the gun.

BOY
(ANNOYED)
Now what?

FATHER
(EMBARRASSED)
Ooops. Forgot to load it.

The Father takes the gun and goes for bullets. Steward
screams in frustration.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Enough of this!

Steward grabs the remote control and fast forwards the tape
past several obvious false starts.

COLLEY
(UPSET)
Hey!

Steward stops fast forwarding and the movie continues. The
boy is pointing the gun again as the music builds, the boy
pulls the trigger but again nothing happened.

BOY
(ANNOYED)
Now what!

FATHER
(THINKING)
Hmmm. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to fit those pistol
bullets into the rifle.

Steward screams again.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Give me a break! That is physically impossible!

Steward fast forwards the movie again, passing more flubs
but the Father. Steward hits play again. The Son is pointing
the gun yet again at Old Yellow. The music builds and
everyone gets tense, he pulls the trigger and the gun fires!
But the dog is unharmed.

BOY/STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
WHAT!!!

FATHER
(EMBARRASSED)
Ooops. I guess those bullets are some of those blanks I
still had. Guess I'll have to go to town and get some real
bullets.

BOY
(ANNOYED)
Screw this!

The Boy runs into the house and comes out with a bazooka.
Everyone's eyes widen.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
That is more like it!

FATHER
(SHOCKED)
Where did you get that son?

SON
(BLUNT)
I saved box tops.

The son points the weapon at the dog who yipes. Everyone
watching is excited, but Steward is pleased.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
This is going to be great.

The boy takes aim and begins to pull the trigger, the music
builds.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
Yes! Yes! Yes!

As the trigger is pulled a doctor rushes into the scene.

DOCTOR
(EXCITED)
Stop! Stop!

The Father and son turn towards the doctor, he rushes up to
them. Steward is upset.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
No! Shoot! Shoot!

DOCTOR
(EXCITED)
I was messing around in my lab and I came up with a cure for
Old Yellow.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
What? But he is just a country doctor! Not a chemist!

DOCTOR
(EXCITED)
In a freak accident, which is to lengthy to explain, I found
the cure. Old Yellow will be just like new.

The father and son hug each other, and begin to cry.

SON
(EXCITED)
I love happy endings!

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
I hate them!

The music builds and the worlds "The End" appears. Then the
screen fates to black. Suddenly, a cartoon mouse appears.

MIKIE MOUSE
(ANNOYING)
Ha. Ha. Ha. Hi kids. It's me, Mikie Mouse. Ha. Ha. Ha.
Remember when in New Jersey to come and visit my theme park:
D-World. Ha. Ha. Ha. And if you're not coming this way make
sure to whine, complain, cry or whatever it takes to force
your parents to take you here. Ha. Ha. Ha. Plus make sure to
bring lots of cash. Ha. Ha. Ha.

The screen goes dark again. Stef wipes a tear from her eye.

STEF
(MOVED)
That was beautiful.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
You would say that Stef.

Everyone ignores Alley. Eldon squeezes Stef.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Yes. Very exciting.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
It was cool!

CLEO
(PROUD)
Yes. It was a positive yet productive story. We can all
learn a lot from it.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Are you crazy? It sucked!

Everyone turns and looks at Steward, confused. He notices
this.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
The stinking mutt lived! What kind of ending was that?

ELDON
(SMUG)
I suppose you wanted that poor dog destroyed in blood and
gore.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Darn right I did! The more blood the better!

CLEO
(SHOCKED)
Really. What kind of studio would make a movie like that
where the dog dies?

Everyone shrugs their shoulders.

STEF
(CAUTIOUS)
Of course, it is Steward's right to hate the movie. I on the
other hand loved it.

Alley chuckles.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
Ha! How would you know what is good or not? That would take
intelligence.

Stef turns to Alley, she glares back.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
You trying to say I'm stupid?

Alley laughs again.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
I thought I just did.

CLEO
(STERN)
That is enough Alley.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
I mean. You're the only cadet on record to have take the
full six months for prelims.

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
Hey! The rules said I had six months and I finished with a
day to spare.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
Yeah, but all the others finished it under three months.

CLEO
(STERN)
Alley. Stef. Stop right now.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
Admit it, Stef. You're not just cut out to be a Road Rover.

Stef jumps to her feet and glares at Alley, she does the
same. They growl at each other.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Both of you! Stop this this instant! That is an order!

ALLEY
(SMUG)
Face facts Stef. There is nothing special about you. You're
nothing more than a simple moron.

Stef's lower lip quivers. She wrestles with attacking Alley
or heeding Cleo's words. But when she notices everyone is
looking at her, shocked. She bursts into tears, turns and
runs from the room. Everyone turns toward the door.

ELDON
 (EXCITED)
Stef!

Alley smiles evilly. Everyone then turns and looks at her,
crossed. She looses her smile.

ELDON
(ANGRY)
That was cruel and uncalled for Alley!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Most definitely.

ALLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
Come on, I didn't mean it.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Then that is the cruelest joke you have ever pulled.

ALLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
It wasn't a joke either. It was to prove a point.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
What. That you're incredibly evil?

ALLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
It was to show you all that Stef is weak and indecisive. She
has no business studying to be a Road Rovers.

CLEO
(HONEST)
True. Stef lacks in many areas. The biggest being her self-
confidence.

Eldon turns to Cleo.

ELDON
(SHOCKED)
But.

Cleo holds a hand up to Eldon and his voice trails off,
Alley smiles proudly.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
But on the other paw you lack in team spirit and compassion.

Alley's mouth drops open, now it is Eldon who smiles.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Stef can over come her down falls through understanding and
encouragement. But yours are very in question.

ALLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
But I am already a Road Rover, she is not!

CLEO
(SMUG)
That can quickly change if you don't shape up.

ALLEY
(FRANTIC)
But. But. But. You can't! I'm the team doctor!

COLLEY
(SMUG)
Doctors can be replaced.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Yes. I think Alley needs to be taught some manners.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
For a change I think you are right Steward.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
Yes. And the thing she hates the most.

Horror fills Alley's face.

ALLEY
(DESPERATE)
NO!!! PLEASE!!! NOT THAT!!!

COLLEY
(SHOCKED)
But she hates that!

Cleo, Eldon and Steward steps towards Alley. She tries to
run, but they grab her. They lift her over their heads and
start carrying her towards the door. She kicks and screams,
but it doesn't loosen their powerful grip. They carry her
out the door, Colley follows.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
As it was before, it is dark. Stef rushes out of a secret
elevator and runs into the desert. She runs a few feet and
then falls to her knees. She covers her face with her hands
and cries.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - POOL
This is a large enclosed area with an Olympic sized swimming
pool. It is full of devices for exercise and training. Out
of a side door Eldon, Steward and Cleo carry a still
squirming Alley. Colley follows. They walk to the edge of
the pool and tosses Alley in. She quickly comes to the
surface and spits out water. She look up to the others, all
but Colley are laughing. Alley growls.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
I HATE WATER!!!

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
No kidding.

CLEO
(STERN)
And we hate people being mean to Stef, our friend.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
I was trying to teach her a lesson!

CLEO
(STERN)
First try learning the lesson yourself first. I'm the leader
here. If there is any discipline to dish out then I'll do
it. Understand?

Alley just mumbles.

CLEO
(STERN)
Do you understand!

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Yes!

Cleo smiles.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
Good.

Alley climbs out of the pool, dripping wet. But Cleo pushes
her back in.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
HEY!!!

CLEO
(STERN)
One more thing. You nor anyone on this team is
irreplaceable. That includes me. We all treat each other
fairly and don't take sides. You'd better shape up missy our
you'll find yourself out of a job and back in a pound.

Alley nods her head and fumes. Cleo grunts, turns and storms
out of the room. Alley curses under her breath and climbs
out of the pool. But Eldon steps up and pushes her back in.

ALLEY
(ANGRY
WOULD YOU ALL STOP DOING THAT!!!

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Not until you hear me out.

Alley grumbles.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
I know the real reason you tore into Stef. You're jealous of
her.

Alley begins to laugh.

ALLEY
(LAUGHING)
Jealous? Of her? For what?

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Over me.

Alley stops laughing.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
I know how you feel towards me. But I love Stef. We will be
together forever. And nothing you or anybody can do will
change that.

Alley tries to look shocked.

ALLEY
(SHOCKED)
Me? Try to break you two up? Never.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Give it up! It's written all over your face.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
That must be the chlorine.

Alley tries to defend herself, but Eldon turns and storms
out of the room. Alley looks over to Steward who is watching
her.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Can I get out now or are you going to push me in as well?

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Nah. You look too much like a drowned rat.

Alley sighs and climbs out of the pool. Colley rushes up to
her as she shakes herself off, he gets drenched.

COLLEY
 (DISGUSTED)
Eeew. Yeach.

Alley looks herself over. She is still dripping wet and is a
mess.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
It will take me all night to dry out!

Steward chuckles.

STEWARD
(LAUGHING)
Have fun.

Steward continues to laugh, turns and walks out. Alley looks
towards the door.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Hey! How about a towel?

STEWARD
(FROM DOOR, SMUG)
Sure.

A large stack of towels fries through the door and hits
Alley in the chest, she falls back into the pool. She
screams with frustration and Steward's laughter can be heard
from the doorway.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Back here, Cleo is sitting in the chair again while Eldon is
on the couch, both are reflecting the happenings of the
night.

CLEO
(FRUSTRATED)
I don't know what I'm going to do with Alley.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Well, you're in charge Cleo. So that is your problem.

Eldon gets up.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
I got enough trouble as it is.

Cleo looks at Eldon, confused.

Eldon heads for the door, but when he reaches it Steward
appears in the doorway and blocks his way.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
And where do you think you are going?

ELDON
(BLUNT)
After Stef of course.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
But you don't even know where she went off too.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
No. But I got some ideas. After all, I AM her boyfriend.

STEWARD
(STERN)
Which is?

ELDON
(SMUG)
When she wants to be alone she heads up to the surface and
plays in the sand.

STEWARD
(STERN)
Well. It doesn't matter since you are going to stay here.

Eldon is confused.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
Huh?

STEWARD
(STERN)
Stef is a big dog, she can take care of herself.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Since when are you in charge? For that matter. When did I
even consider anything you say?

STEWARD
(STERN)
Since if you step out of this room I'll beat you to a pulp.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Out of my way Michael.

At the mention of the name Steward becomes very upset.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
I hate that name and you know it! My name is now Tobias! Use
it!

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Michael. Michael. Michael.

Eldon stares at Steward, he glares back. The two snarl at
each other and prepare to attack.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
No, Steward is right. You should stay here.

Eldon looks at Cleo, confused.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
But I have to make sure she is okay.

CLEO
(STERN)
Sit down Eldon. Now.

Eldon pauses, then sits down. Steward smiles.

CLEO
(STERN)
We can't always go running after Stef. She knows where to
find us if she needs someone to talk to.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
But.

CLEO
(STERN)
But nothing. She has to learn to depend on her team mates so
we can in turn depend on her. Give her some time on her own
to sort these things out..

Eldon sighs and nods, he glances over to the doorway but
Steward is no where to be seen. He hangs his head.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
Stef is kneeling in the sand, forming something in it. As
she works she whimpers to herself. Her cheeks are damp from
crying. She forms a near replicate of a bust of Alley is the
sand. Stef pauses and admires it, she even smiles. Then her
smile turns evil and she smashes it with an angry fist,
destroying it. She gets great satisfaction from the violent
act.

STEWARD
(OFF SCREEN, DISAPPOINTED)
Aaaw, it was a great likeness.

Stef turns, fearful. She sees Steward step out of the
elevator. She is relieved it is only him, but then she turns
mean. She turns back towards the sand and begins to form
another likeness of Alley. He stops next to her.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
No offense, but I would really like to be alone right now.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
No offense, but I DON'T want to be alone now.

Stef turns toward Steward again, shocked.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
What? But you always want to be alone. You hate us.

Steward appears to be hurt.

STEWARD
(SHOCKED)
How could you say something like that?

STEF
(BLUNT)
Because you said it yourself. You hate being a dog thus hate
all of us who are dogs. Why, I'll never know.

Steward is very uneasy.

STEWARD
(UNEASY)
Well, that really isn't important. Yes, I hate dogs in
general. But some dogs I've learned to be quite found of.

Stef cocks her head, she doesn't follow Steward at all.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Why are you here?

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
I came to see how you were.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Well, now that you have. You can go back and tell everyone
I'm just fine.

Stef turns back to the sand and returns to her sculpting.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Unfortunately, I don't think the others would really care to
hear that.

Stef stops working again and turns to Steward, shocked.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Last I left they were still making fun of you running out of
RRMC crying.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
What! But they are my friends!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
They are no friends. They commonly make fun of you behind
your back.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
Well, surely Eldon doesn't take part in this!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
He is the worst. He thinks it is hilarious to lead you on
thinking he likes you.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
NNNOOO!!!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I'm afraid so. They are always taking pot shots at you.
Which is why I try to distance myself from them.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Well, when I go back down I'm going to have a word with them
all.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
It would be pointless, they would just deny everything.

Stef's lower lip begins to quiver, she fights back her
tears. She turns away.

STEF
(UPSET)
Why are you telling me this!

Steward knells next to Stef, he puts his arm around her. She
turns, surprised, and look at him.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Because I am your friend. Friends are always truthful to one
another.

Stef is shocked.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
Friend? You're my friend?

Steward nods.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
The only one you got.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
I didn't think you wanted to be friends with anyone the way
you react all the time.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
To the others. I don't like giving them the time of day. But
to you, you are different.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Why?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
The same reasons the others make fun of you are the reasons
I want to be your friend.

Stef is more confused than ever.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Could you PLEASE be more specific?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
In basic terms you are simple.

Stef growls at Steward.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Simple? What. Like a simple moron!

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
No. I find you to be honest, up front and loyal. Things
everyone should look it a friend. The others think these are
weaknesses. That is why they are always trying to put up a
front and out do one another. You're not like that. Plus I
know you have had a tough life. Being born in that breeding
farm in China, seeing your mother die and being forced to
kill Henn Lee.

Stef calms down, her feelings are mixed.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Is that what you REALLY think or are you just trying to
cheer me up?

Steward doesn't answer, instead he smiles. Stef studies his
expression. After a few moments, she smiles.

STEF
(PLEASED)
I feel that you're telling me the truth. You really DO want
to be my friend.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Of course. You think I'd put my arm around ANYONE if it
wasn't true?

Stef giggles and places her head on Steward's shoulder.

STEF
(RELIEVED)
Thanks. I really need a good friend just about now.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Me too.

Steward thinks for a moment.

STEWARD
(UNEASY)
How did you get your name?

Stef raises her head and looks at Steward, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Why do you want to know?

STEWARD
(UNEASY)
Curiosity. It is quite unique.

Stef doesn't know to take it as an insult or a compliment.

STEF
(UNSURE)
My mother gave it to me. I never knew my dad.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
Stef Spam Collie?

Stef is embarrassed.

STEF
(EMBARRASSED)
Oh,  I see. Stephanie is what my mom named me. Since the
only reason I was brought into this world was to be sold I
refused to use Lee, so I picked Collie. Understand now?

STEWARD
(UNDERSTANDING)
Ooo. But where did the Spam come from?

Stef gets even more embarrassed.

STEF
(EMBARRASSED)
No. you'll laugh.

STEWARD
(SLY)
No I won't. I promise. After all, I AM your friend.

Stef studies Steward and decides he is being honest.

STEF
(UNEASY)
Okay. But remember, you promised.

Steward nods. Stef takes a deep breath.

STEF
(UNEASY)
When I was with my mother I was just a pup. Her name was
Samantha, but everyone called her Sam. I always
mispronounced it at Spam. All the other pups teased me about
it. In remembrance of her I used it as my middle name.

Stef studies Steward, waiting for a reaction. He smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
That is perhaps the most sweetest and thoughtful thing I
have ever heard.

STEF
(SURPRISED)
Really?

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Really.

Stef smiles. But the smile fades, she looks away.

STEF
(SAD)
I really do miss her.

Stef looks up into the night sky, it is a clear night.
Steward squeezes her.

STEF
(UPBEAT)
It is a beautiful night. The stars are quite lovely.

Steward looks up into the sky.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Yes. They are.

Suddenly, Stef frowns.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What the.

Stef points into the sky at a bright falling object.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What is that?

STEWARD
(HONEST)
A falling star.

STEF
(IMPRESSED)
It's wondrous.

Steward nods.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Yes. Destruction can sometimes be beautiful.

Stef and Steward watch the falling star as it continues
towards earth.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - ALLEY'S QUARTERS
This is very similar to a human's bedroom. There is a bed, a
dresser, a desk with a mirror hanging in front of it. Alley
is sitting in a chair at the desk. A open door leads to a
bathroom where a closed one is for the hall. She is dressed
in a colorful bath robe and frantically combing her fur, it
is quite a mess. Colley is standing behind her with a blow
drier, he uses it on Alley's fur. After a few moments she
screams. Colley jumps back and switches off the drier,
concern fills his face.

COLLEY
(CONCERNED)
What's the matter?

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
What's the matter?

Alley throws the comb down in angry, she points at her fur
with both hands. She looks at Colley through the mirror.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
This is what is wrong! My fur is a mess! This is the REAL
reason why I hate water!

Colley smiles.

COLLEY
(UP BEAT)
Hey. It isn't that bad. I like you as you are.

Alley turns in her chair and glares at Colley.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
You miserable little worm! You'd say anything to impress me!

Colley is first shocked, then hurt. He hangs his head and
whimpers. He drops the hair drier.

COLLEY
(HURT)
I'm causing you distress. I will leave you.

Colley turns toward the door, Alley notice this. She sighs.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
I'm sorry, I didn't mean it.

Colley stops, turns and looks at Alley. Unsure.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
I'm just real upset right now.

COLLEY
(HONEST)
I would never do anything to hurt you. In fact, I'd do
anything for you.

Alley smiles.

ALLEY
(PLEASED)
I know. I appreciate it. I really do.

Colley smiles again, but Alley frowns.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
The only one I'm really mad at is that stuck up, spineless
collie.

Colley's mouth drops open.

COLLEY
(SHOCKED)
Colley? You ARE made at me!

Alley fights to contain her anger.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
No. Not Colley. C-O-L-L-E-Y. Collie. C-O-L-L-I-E. As that
female smooth collie.

Colley is relieved, but he is also concerned.

COLLEY
(CONCERNED)
Stef? It wasn't her idea to have you thrown into the pool.
That was Steward's idea. You should be mad at him.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
No. Steward was being Steward. While Stef knew if she would
throw a tantrum I would get into trouble. She's off
somewhere laughing her head off right now. But mark my
words, she'll pay. Though Eldon.

COLLEY
(SHOCKED)
You're not going to hurt Eldon are you?

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
No. Of course not. I'm going to hurt Stef when he dumps her
for me.

Colley becomes annoyed.

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
Would you forget about him already. He doesn't deserve you
like I do. I don't see what you see in him.

Alley ignores Colley, an evil smile comes across her face.

ALLEY
(MENACINGLY)
Yes Stef. You WILL pay.

Alley stares off into space, Colley gets frightened.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
Stef and Steward are like they were before, knelling and
looking up at the stars. She grabs the back of her neck and
rubs it

STEF
(IN PAIN)
Owww. How long have we been out here?

Steward stretches.

STEWARD
(TIRED)
It seems like hours.

Steward gets to his feet.

STEWARD
(TIRED)
We should get back inside.

Steward holds a hand down to Stef. She takes it and is
pulled to her feet.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Yeah. I'm dying to get back inside. Then I can dish some of
that meaness back at them.

Steward looks at Stef.

STEWARD
(CONCERNED)
That's wouldn't be advisable.

Stef looks at Steward, kind of annoyed.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Why not? Fair is fair.

STEWARD
(CONCERNED)
Then they would know it was me who spilled the beans on
them. I'm the only one with nothing to loose.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
What do you expect me to do? Go in there and act as if
nothing has been going on?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Exactly.

Stef opens her mouth to protest but Steward cuts her off.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
They outnumber us. It would be pointless.

Stef is upset, Steward notice this. He places his hands on
her shoulders.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I'm your friend. So I'll swear this to you. I will see to it
you will get revenge on how they have treated you. But we
must wait till the time is right. Just as if we were on a
mission. Because, in a way, we are.

Stef thinks for a moment, then smiles.

STEF
(PLEASED)
You're right of course. I'll do as you say.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Thanks. Let's go.

Steward lets go of Stef and turns towards the elevator, but
she grabs him. He stops and turns towards her, confused. She
wraps her arms around him and hugs him.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Thanks for being a true friend.

Steward pauses, then hugs Stef back.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
No problem buddy.

Stef and Steward stop hugging, they break apart. They then
head for the Elevator. He lets her enter first, then
follows. The door closes and the elevator sinks into the
ground and becomes totally hidden.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATION ROOM
Eldon is moping on the couch, while Cleo is standing and
talking to the Master. He is a male human in form but has
long white hair and glowing white eyes and wears a white lab
coat.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
So what do you think?

The Master pauses to think.

MASTER
(HONEST)
I think it is your call. You're their immediate supervisor.

Cleo is still uneasy, the Master sees this.

MASTER
(REASSURING)
I didn't pick you as the leader because you were the oldest.
I picked you because I trust your instincts and judgment. I
have all the confidence in the world you will make the right
decision.

Cleo is relieved and smiles.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
Thanks.

Just then Stef walks into the room. She stops and looks to
her side, she is shocked.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
Steward? Where did you go?

Everyone turns towards Stef. They are both surprised and
pleased to see her. Eldon jumps to his feet.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
STEF!!!

Eldon races for Stef. By the time she turns he is already on
top of her with open arms. As he crashes into her, he wraps
his arms around her. They both tumble onto the ground, Eldon
is on top of her with his arms still wrapped around her. He
hugs Stef and proceeds to smother her with kisses.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
I'm glad you came back. I thought you had left us for good!

Stef squirms and tries to get free but he has her arms
pinned, she stops struggling.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Heel boy, heel.

Eldon stops, he realizes what Stef is saying. He lets go of
her and roll off of her into a sitting position. She sits up
as well, she looks at him.

ELDON
(EMBARRASSED)
Sorry.

Stef smiles.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Not that I don't appreciate it hon, I just don't think we
should put on a show for others.

Eldon looks at Stef, confused. She thumbs towards the Master
and Cleo who are watching with big grins on their faces.
Eldon becomes embarrassed.

ELDON
(EMBARRASSED)
Opps. Sorry.

Stef giggles. Cleo and the Master walk over to her. Eldon
gets up and helps Stef to her feet. All face one another.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
I'm glad you came back Stef.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
I'm relieved to.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Are you okay Stef?

Stef nods.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Sure. I just needed to blow off some steam. After what I've
been through it will take more than some stuck up Afghan to
chase me away.

CLEO
(UPBEAT)
You know Alley cares for you. We all do. It is just that
some situations force her to do irrational things.

Stef nods.

STEF
(BLUNT)
I know.

Stef grabs Eldon's hand and squeezes it.

STEF
(STERN)
But if she thinks she can split us apart she has another
think coming.

Everyone smiles.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
That is the spirit.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
I'm glad to hear it. We're all glad to hear it.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Especially me.

Stef and Eldon exchange a loving gaze.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
But it is late. You should have all been asleep hours ago.

CLEO
(STERN)
Yes. Lets move troops.

Eldon and Stef nod. They turn and walk hand in hand out of
the room. After a few moments, Cleo and the Master follow
them out.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - CORRIDOR FOR QUARTERS
This is a standard and plain long hallway. Set into the
walls are doors leading to other quarters which are all
marked. Stef and Eldon walk to a door marked "Stephanie
Collie". They turn and face one another, grabbing each
other's hands. The stare lovingly at each other.

STEF
(DISAPPOINTED)
Well. This is it.

ELDON
(DISAPPOINTED)
Yeah. Here is where we part.

They stare at each other some more.

ELDON
(HONEST)
When was the last time I said I love you?

STEF
(SMUG)
Oh, about three times during the walk here. But I'd be than
more than happy to hear it again.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Stef Spam Collie. I love you more than anything I can think
off. More than anything that I could ever think of.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Same goes for me Eldon Wyvern.

They stare at each other some more.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
You going to kiss me good night or not?

ELDON
(DISAPPOINTED)
If I do that, I'll have to go then.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Well, we can't stand out here all night. We'll get into
trouble.

Eldon sighs then gives Stef a long, hard, passionate kiss.
They break apart.

STEF
(BREATHLESS)
Whoa. You DID miss me.

Eldon just nods, he stares at Stef's neck.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What are you looking at?

ELDON
(BLUNT)
You're necklace. I can't believe you still wear that piece
of garbage.

Stef reaches up and touches it.

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
Of course I still wear it! You gave it to me. I love it!

Eldon smiles.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
I was just kidding, love.

Stef giggles.

STEF
(SLY)
Well, the only thing that I would love more would be a
wedding ring.

Eldon becomes all flustered.

ELDON
(UPSET)
Well. Uh. We'd better get to bed. Er, I mean, too our rooms.
Good night.

Eldon turns and rushes away, Stef watches him go and
giggles.

STEF
(GIGGLING)
Same old Eldon.

Eldon races down the hall and round the corner, Stef
continues to giggle.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - CORRIDOR
This is a standard hallway. Eldon rounds a corner, still
flustered and runs right into Colley. He looks annoyed.

ELDON
(SURPRISED)
Ooops. Sorry buddy.

Colley tries to get mad but can't, he smiles.

COLLEY
(BLUNT)
Ah. That is okay. What is the rush?

Eldon pauses.

ELDON
(UNEASY)
Um. Had to get away from someone. What you still doing up?

COLLEY
(PLEASED)
I was helping Alley with something.

ELDON
(UNEASY)
I see.

COLLEY
(CONCERNED)
Odd thing though. On my way back I saw Steward leave his
room.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
He did? Doesn't he know the rules? Everyone should be in bed
by now.

COLLEY
(BLUNT)
That is what I told him. But he told me to mind my own
business and kept on going.

Eldon scratches his chin and thinks.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - STEF'S QUARTERS
This is similar to Alley's except almost everything is done
in pink. On the walls are posters of Lassie, Benji, Rin Tin
Tin and other famous dog stars. A picture of Eldon in a
"Macho" pose in on the night stand next to the bed. Stef
steps out of the bathroom and is only dressed in a long pink
nightshirt which goes down to her thighs. On the shirt it
states "I (heart) Smooth Collies." She jumps into bed.

STEF
(TO HERSELF, CONCERNED)
I should really go to sleep.

Stef smiles and grabs a magazine from the night stand.

STEF
(TO HERSELF, DEVILISH)
But some things are more important.

Stef opens the magazine. It is titled "Tiger Bark" and has
pictures of dog stars on it. Some of the headlines read
"Learn Lassie's dieting tricks" and "Rin Tin Tin and Fifi:
Is it really over?" Stef is engrossed in the magazine.

STEWARD
(OFF SCREEN, SARCASTIC)
So this is how you spend your nights.

Stef looks up and to her horror sees Steward standing in the
doorway of the bathroom, she "eeks". She rolls off the bed
and hides behind it, she peeks over the top of it.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Don't you have any decency? I'm practically naked!

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Geez. You got more clothes on now than you do during the
day. Besides, we're all adults here.

STEF
(EXCITED)
I'm, only two!

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Well, were friends. So it is all right.

Steward smiles. He walks over to the bed and sits on it, he
picks up the magazine and starts leafing through it.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
So this is what you do with your life?

STEF
(ANNOYED)
If I wanted to get a lecture I would go see Alley. How did
you get in here?

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
You'll learn. In time.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
What do you want?

Steward puts the magazine down and looks at Stef.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
First of all, that you quit hiding like a little puppy. I
won't bite.

Stef thinks, then stands up. She tries to project as much
confidence as she can but she still appears to be shaken up.
She sits on the bed too.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I came to talk to you.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Couldn't this wait till morning?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
No, I needed to see your feelings towards your so called
friends now. Do you feel the same way as you did on the
surface?

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Well, actually no, I'm starting to find it hard to believe
they have been talking behind my back. The reception I got
was very warm.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Off course it was. They are trying to hide that from you.
They aren't going to come out and admit it.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Still. No offense. I am not saying you are lying but maybe
you just got some signals crossed.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
No. That is not possible.

STEF
(STERN)
Either way. They are my friends. I'm going to stick by them.
Just as I want to stick by you.

Steward pauses.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Understandable. But what if there was a way to find out the
truth on your own?

STEF
(SURPRISED)
No interference by you?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
None what so ever.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Then I'd be willing to listen.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Just the answer I wanted to hear. It is quite simple,
actually. All you need to do is defy authority.

Stef looks at Steward, Confused.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - CORRIDOR FOR QUARTERS
Eldon is walking down the hall. The door to Stef's quarters
open. He stops and plasters himself against the wall.

ELDON
(WHISPERS, SHOCKED)
If anyone sees me still up and around I'm dead.

Steward steps out, waves to Stef and closes the door. He
then starts down the hall away from Eldon. He spots Steward
and is shocked.

ELDON
(WHISPERS, SHOCKED)
No. Stef. How could you.

Steward disappears but Eldon is too shocked to do anything.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
It is early morning, the sun is just coming up.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - GROUNDS
Sunlight shines through a hole from above.

MASTER
(OVER PA)
Morning Rovers, breakfast time.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Colley is sitting in front of the TV watching a show. He is
totally engrossed in it.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
No! Look out! Behind you! He's got a can of cheese whiz!
AAAHHH!!!

Just then Eldon, Alley and Cleo rush in. Alley is half a
sleep but the other two take defensive stances. They look
frantically around the room.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Colley! Are you okay?

CLEO
(EXCITED)
Who is attacking you?

Colley turns to the others, Alley's eyes are slowly closing.

COLLEY
(CONFUSED)
I'm okay. I'm just watching my favorite cartoon.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Cartoon? Bah. There are never any good cartoons.

CLEO
(DEFENSIVE)
Yeah. They never make any with dogs that are presidential
pets and are super heroes.

Eldon and Cleo relax, Alley's eyes close completely.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
Apparently you have never seen Sailor Pets!

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
GAG! You actually like that show?

COLLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
Yeah. It is the coolest!

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Is that the one where the dogs are dressed like sailors and
transform into super hero
girls that wear those cheesy outfits?

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
Yes.

COLLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
What can I say. I like Anime!

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Anime. Sounds like a female's name.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
Yeah, but they look like a group over zealous optomalegist
drew them. The eyes are always way too be big.

COLLEY
(DEFENSIVE)
Well. I happen to think that Sailor Earth and Sailor Wolf
are cool. I think that Sailor VegaWolf, aka Princess
Scrapper, is cute.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Don't forget Sailor Dingo!

Cleo looks at Eldon, Alley is snoring. He see Cleo looking
at him.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Not that I watch the show or anything.

Cleo looks at Eldon and smiles, she then looks back at
Colley.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Anyone die in the show?

COLLEY
(PLEASED)
Only the baddies.

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
Ooo. Steward wouldn't like that. Everyone should die in his
book.

Cleo looks at the TV and points to a fox wearing a mask and
a tuxedo.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Who is that?

COLLEY
(PROUD)
That's Tuxedo Tails, aka Prince Miles. Him and Princess
Scrapper are a couple.

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
A couple of goofs maybe.

COLLEY
(UPSET)
Hey!

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Well, whatever. It is time for breakfast. Let's go Colley.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
I can't! This is my favorite episode! Princess Scrapper gets
kidnapped by the evil over lord Spatula, which is a cool
villain because he is made completely out of spam! He tries
to force her to marry him but she refuses! He tortures her
with his great noogie gun! But she pulls a fast one and
pretends to die! Well, he puts her in a coffin and buries
her alive! Meanwhile, Prince Miles is battling the evil she
devil Barbie who is the keeper of the flame of Jumping Jacks
which keeps the beast of Alfred at bay which was designed to
keep the balance at the treaty of Kick Ball which by pure
coincidence is-

CLEO
(INTERRUPTING, CONFUSED)
Er. Colley?

Colley pants heavily.

COLLEY
(OUT OF BREATH)
Yes?

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
How may times have you seen this episode?

COLLEY
(OUT OF BREATH)
Only 57 times.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Then I think you can miss it once.

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
But Cleo.

CLEO
(STERN)
Let's go sport. Move it. That is an order.

Colley whines as he gets up, turns off the TV and walks over
to the others.

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
Give me a break. Like who would every name a Cano-Sapien
Sport?

Cleo turns and leaves the room, Colley follows. Eldon tapes
Alley, her eyes spring open.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Let's go Alley, breakfast is waiting.

Alley nods but her eyes close halfway again. Eldon turns and
leaves the room. Alley turns and heads for the door, but
runs into the wall. She falls backwards onto the floor.
Eldon pops his head in.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
Are you okay Alley?

Alley just lays there.

ALLEY
(MUMBLES)
What can I say. I'm not a morning person. I'm useless
without for first cup of cappuccino.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
Cappuccino. What do you think this is? Road Gucci Mission
Control?

Eldon chuckles. Alley just lays there and closes her eyes.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - KITCHEN
This is a huge modern kitchen with all the gadgets. There
are sinks, stoves, cabinets, tables, chairs, refrigerators
and so on. Alley, Steward, Colley and Cleo are all seated
around the table eating breakfast, Eldon is running around
the kitchen serving everyone. Alley is more awake but is
very grumpy, she is sipping on a cup of coffee. Steward is
addressing everyone.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
And that's that is all she told me.

CLEO
(HONEST)
That would explain a lot of things.

Eldon stops and takes a seat at the table.

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
Let me get this straight. Stef is supposedly going through
this rebellion phase? She wants to undermine all authority.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
You got it.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Give me a break! Stef is the most anti-rebellious person I
know!

CLEO
(HONEST)
You are forgetting that Stef is only a teenager. She is in
the rebellious phase of her life.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Anyway, that is what she told me in her room last night.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
And why were you talking to her after curfew? You should
have been in your room!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
After she came back down from the surface last night she
said she needed to talk to me urgently. I complied.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Why would she say something to you and not me?

Steward looks around the room.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
You all follow the rules. Respect authority. Where I, quite
frankly, do my own thing.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
You can say that again!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
She connects me with the anti-authority. Somehow she feels
she can trust me.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Too bad we don't trust you.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Look. You can believe what you want, but all I know is that
she is going to do something today that is really going to
shock you. Something wild and totally unlike her. She is
trying to test you. Get you all ruffled up. But if we all
ignore it and treat her like nothing has changed she will
wean from such foolish ventures.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
And I say you're nuts! I'll have a talk with her and within
five minutes know what is REALLY going on.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
And why would she open up to you?

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
She's my girl. I'm her man. We love each other. We never
keep anything from one another.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Please. I'm eating here Eldon.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
If you think it is that easy why do you think she came to me
instead of you?

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Because you are lying! There is nothing wrong with Stef!

Steward looks at Cleo.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
It is you call Cleo. You're our leader. But if we follow
Eldon's advice Stef will get exactly what she wants.

Cleo thinks.

CLEO
(THINKING)
Steward makes a very valid point. Stef is at that special
age. She wants to push the adults over the edge to see just
how much control she has over us.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Listen to you! We're suppose to curb Stef's attack on
authority by letting her do what she wants?

CLEO
(STERN)
Any other person, I would agree Eldon. But Stef isn't just
anyone. She's special. You of all people should know that.
She is perhaps the kindest, most gentlest and caring person
I know. Even more than my own master. If she really is going
to lash out at us it is only a phase. If we give her some
room she'll find her own way back to us. We have to give her
that chance.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Well, you can all do what you want but I'm going to talk to
her first chance I get.

CLEO
(STERN)
No you are not. And this goes for everyone. No matter how
she acts we will react like we have always. That's an order.

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
You can't order me to do that!

CLEO
(STERN)
I just have. Compile or find your self permanately reverted
to your original canine self and in a pound. That is the
price we will all have to face for disobeying.

Eldon grumbles something and stands up.

STEF
(OFF SCREEN, BLUNT)
Where's my grub, slave.

Everyone turns, they see Stef leaning up against the
doorway. She is dress in a very short skirt, a bikini top,
knee-high boots, a headband, wristbands and a collar. All
are skin tight, made of leather and studded. Latched to the
collar is the gold "EW" symbol. Everyone is totally shocked,
but they slowly recover. Colley points at Stef.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
Cool! She looks like Sailor Pinto!

Stef smiles.

STEF
(PROUD)
So you like the new look?

There is a long pause.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
Yes. Most definitely.

Stef loses some of her smile.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
You don't think it is too loud or undermines authority?

There is another long pause.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
No. It is perfect. It is really you.

Stef looses the rest of her smile, she walks into the room
and up to Eldon.

STEF
(SLY)
Hey sweet cheeks. How's it wagging?

Eldon is to stunned to reply. Stef grabs him, dips him and
gives him a long passionate kiss that blows his socks out.
She looks down at him, he is in totally shock.

STEF
(SLY)
Ooo. Maybe I should start calling you Sweet Lips instead.

Stef hoists Eldon back up, lets go and goes over to the
table. She sits in Eldon's chair, puts her feet up on the
table and sits back. She places her hands behind her head
and leans back, Colley looks at her.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
Hey! She has her feet on the table!

Stef looks over at Colley?

STEF
(BLUNT)
You got a problem with that punk?

COLLEY
(COLLEY)
Well, it's not polite and demeans all authority.

Stef looks at Cleo?

STEF
(BLUNT)
Is it?

Cleo pauses.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
Nah. Why would it be?

Stef frowns. She looks to Eldon.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Hey. How about some grub?

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
Breakfast is over.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
I'm sure you she has a good reason to be late.

Stef looks at Cleo.

STEF
(BLUNT)
I just felt like sleeping in.

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
The rules say breakfast starts 15 minutes after the Master
announces it, end 30 minutes after that.

Cleo looks at Colley.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
That is only a guideline. Not a rule.

Cleo looks at Eldon.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
Go ahead and feed her.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
But.

CLEO
(STERN)
Just do it.

Eldon grumbles and brings some food over to Stef, and puts
it down in front of her. She looks down at it and pushes it
away.

STEF
(DISCUSSED)
I'm not eating this crap.

Stef jumps to her feet.

STEF
(BLUNT)
I'm going to town and get some REAL food.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
You know the rules! You can't leave the base unless ordered
to.

Stef looks at Cleo.

CLEO
(UNEASY)
You are free to come and go as you please.

Stef sighs.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
This is bogus.

Stef turns and rushes out of the room. Eldon looks at Cleo.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Are you crazy?

Cleo puts her finger to her lips and hushes him. Then looks
at Steward.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Go into the hall and tell me if she returns.

Steward nods, gets up and leaves the room. Cleo looks around
and indicates for everyone to come closer, they do.

CLEO
(WHISPERS)
Now that we can talk, I'll entertain any comments.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
You are letting her walk all over us. This is not right.

CLEO
(WHISPERS)
Because it is exactly like how Steward said. She is lashing
out at all authority. I say we do like he wants.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
And since when did you start listening to Steward?

CLEO
(WHISPERS)
I admit, the sole reason I did was he offered to help.
Actually indicated that he wanted to be a team member. I
thought this would be a good ice breaker. But when what he
was saying actually come true, I thought it was the best
thing to do. He really does know what is going on.

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
Yeah right.

Eldon looks at Alley.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
You're a doctor Alley, tell Cleo she is pursuing this all
wrong.

ALLEY
(HONEST)
Though, my expertise is more as an MD. I'd love to tell you
otherwise but she is displaying all the typical teenage
rebellious stage. Almost all teenagers go through it to some
degree. Stef's seems average. Though Steward's logic seems a
bit unorthodox it does has its merits. I see no reason to
change the course of action just yet.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Great. We're all guessing here. But what if she gets worse?

CLEO
(WHISPERS)
We'll wait till it happens. And if this does get worse we'll
sit Stef down and try to hash it out. For now, it is
business as usual. Act like nothing changes. Anything she
wants to do is fine as long as it doesn't threaten anyone.
Understand?

Everyone nods but Eldon.

CLEO
(STERN)
Eldon.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
Okay. Okay.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
Good. If there aren't any more questions then let's get to
work. Check the duty roster and see what our assignments
are. Split up Stef's work among all of us, including me.
That's it.

Cleo stands up and so does everyone else.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
I'm going to make a quick visit and see the Master to get
him up to speed and then I'll join you.

Cleo turns and head for the door. Everyone breaks up and
goes their separate way, Eldon grumbles all the way.

EXTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - SURFACE
It is late in the day, has just set.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - STEF'S QUARTERS
This is as it was before, except Stef's leather clothes are
laying on the bed. Stef walks out of the bathroom. She is
now dressed only in a satin night shirt that goes down to
her thighs, that says "Just say no to Afghans" and her
collar. She leans over her clothes and starts gathering them
up.

STEWARD
(OFF SCREEN, PLEASED)
Is that all you are going to sleep in?

Stef yelps, drops the clothes and turns towards the
bathroom. There, Steward is standing in the doorway. She is
very crossed.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
I wish you would stop doing that!

Steward chuckles, he walks up toe Stef.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
So how was your day?

Stef's anger turns to despair. She plops down on the bed and
sadly looks at her feet.

STEF
(DEFEATED)
Absolutely, positively, dreadful. Without a doubt the worse
day of my life.

Steward goes down on one knee, reaches for Stef's chin and
pushes it up. She looks at him, near tears.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
What happened?

STEF
(DEFEATED)
I did like you said. Be as rude, obnoxious and anti-
authoritative as possible. And just like you predicted not
one of my so-called friends came up to me. Didn't ask what
was wrong. Didn't even knowledge I existed. They let me do
anything I wanted as if they didn't care.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
You don't know the half of it. Every time I mentioned or
urged them to take you aside and talk to you they laughed in
my face. Told me they didn't care. They could always find
another smuck to knock around.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Please Steward. I feel bad enough as it is.

Steward places his hand on Stef's knee.

STEWARD
(ASHAMED)
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I wish I could make the hurt go
away.

Stef forces a smile, she places her hand on Steward's.

STEF
(PLEASED)
I know. You are the best thing to come out of this. You're a
true friend.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
You're not so bad yourself.

Stef tries to keep smiling but it fades.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
All I want to do is get away from here. Far away. Never to
return.

Steward squeezes Stef's hand.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Bad idea. They would declare you a deserter to cover their
tracks. They would hunt you down and revert to back to a
simple collie and through you in some pound.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
I don't care. I can't stay here. I hate this place. I hate
them!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I know. But there IS an alternative.

Stef looks at Steward, confused. She cocks her head.

STEF
(PUZZLED)
There is?

Steward nods.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Hit them where it hurts. Take away there only safe haven.
Take away RRMC.

Stef's eyes open wide.

STEF
(EXCITED)
What! Are you crazy?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Far from it. Think about. As long as they have the safety of
this base. As long as they are in control. They will feel
safe and free to continue to hurt others. Take that away and
the tables have turned.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Couldn't we just talk to them? Tell them what the are doing?
Maybe they don't realize it.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Don't you think I have tried? I've talked to them all until
I was blue in the face. I am tired of being laughed at.

Stef yanks her hand from Steward.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Yeah! But you're talking treason! Though I am hate them I
don't hate them THAT much!

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Well you should.

Stef jumps to her feet, but Steward pushes her back down.
She falls back across the bed. Steward stands up and points
a finger at her, she looks terrified up to him.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
And where do you think you are going?

STEF
(FRIGHTEN)
Just going to get a glass of water.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Don't lie to me! You were going to warn them about me!

Stef quickly shakes her head.

STEF
(FRIGHTEN)
I would never do that!

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Liar!

Stef's mind races.

STEF
(FRIGHTEN)
You're insane!

Stef raises up her feet up to Steward's chest and kicks him,
he is knocked backwards onto his butt. She quickly rolls off
the bed and races to the door. Steward jumps up and races
after her. She reaches the door, turns the knob and opens it
halfway. But Steward races up behind her, slams her into the
door and it slams shut. She screams with terror. He grabs
one of her wrists and twists her arm behind her back, she
continues to scream. He reaches around her with his free
hand, grabs her muzzle and clamps it shut. She continues to
scream but it comes out muffled. She twists and squirms
frantically. Steward twists her arm higher up her back, her
muffled cries of terror turn to pain.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Stop resisting me or I'll break it off!

Stef tries a few more tires, then she surrenders completely.
Steward lowers her arm a bit. She stops screaming.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Listen. I haven't gone off the deep end. I don't want to
hurt anyone physically. The takeover would be non-violent.

Stef's ears perk up and she listens.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
To some extent they are still my friends. But what they have
done to you they need to be taught a lesson. They need to
get back on the right track. Once they learn they are not
invincible or invulnerable, we'll give them back their
precocious RRMC. And everyone will be a better dog for it.

Stef listens more intently, Steward notices this.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Yeah. That is it. I'm just looking out for everyone. They
play me up as an insensitive jerk. But they are wrong. I
care. I care for you. I care for them. I just want to help.
Give me a chance.

Stef begins think. Suddenly, there is a pounding at the
door. Steward and Stef look at it, shocked.

ELDON
(THROUGH THE DOOR, EXCITED)
Stef! Are you okay in there?

CLEO
(THROUGH THE DOOR, CONCERNED)
Yes. We heard screaming.

Stef tries to scream for help but her cries are still
muffled to a whimper. Steward drags her away from the door.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I could escape them and take you along if I wanted to. But
that would not be right. You are my friend. So I'm going to
let you go. If you want to betray me and tell them
everything I have told you then so be it. I won't even deny
it. My fate will be put in your paws. Please seek your
conscience first.

Steward releases Stef. She jumps away from him and turns
towards him, she takes a defensive stance. He steps back and
sits on the bed, he folds his arms and looks at her.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
It is your call now.

Stef studies Steward. There is more pounding on the door.
She sighs.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
I'm sorry Steward, but treason is treason.

Stef turns and rushes to the door. She grabs it, opens it up
halfway and looks out. Eldon, Alley, Colley and Cleo can be
seen. They all look worried.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Are you okay?

COLLEY
(CONCERNED)
It sounded like someone was attacking you in there.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Nah. She just saw herself in the mirror.

Stef tries several time to speak, but nothing comes out.
Finally, she sighs and smiles.

STEF
(ASHAMED)
No. I'm fine. I just saw a spider.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
You screamed several times because of a spider?

COLLEY
(CONFUSED)
But Road Rovers don't fear spiders.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Stef is terrified of them. She had a bad experience once.

ALLEY
(SLY)
Ooo. Really? That is some useful information.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Open up the door, Stef. I'll kill it for you.

Stef looses her smile.

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
No! You can't! Because, um, I have already killed it.

ELDON
(SHOCKED)
What! You did? That is a first.

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
Hey! I'm no frightened little pup!

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
You were the one doing all the screaming.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
Look. Everything is okay in here. So you can all just beat
it. I'm going to bed.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Now? But it is early?

COLLEY
(CONFUSED)
Yeah. You're like me. Always trying to stall going to bed.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Come on. Just look at her. She needs all the beauty sleep
she can get.

STEF
(ANGRY)
Good night!

Stef slams the door and locks it. She sighs and leans up
against it, Steward is both surprised and pleased.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Why did you do it Stef?

Stef turns and looks at Steward.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
Don't get me wrong. I wanted to. But I just couldn't. I
guess you are my friend. And also you make a lot of sense.

Stewards eyes widen.

STEWARD
(SURPRISED)
Then you are in? You are going to help me take over RRMC?

Stef nods.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Yes. You are right. They need shaking up.

Steward stands up and holds his hand out to Stef.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Shake?

Stef walks up to Steward and begins to grab his hand but
stops.

STEF
(BLUNT)
On one condition. No one gets hurt. Okay?

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Of course.

Stef grabs Stewards hand and shakes it. They then let go.

STEF
(BLUNT)
What's the plan?

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Nothing solid, just a couple of ideas. First order of
business is to get an edge.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
How?

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
You go to the troops now and apologize for you behavior
today. Make up some story but make it sound good. This will
allow you to remove any suspicion from yourself. While you
are keeping them busy I'm going to snoop around Hubert's
lab.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
But that is off limits to all but he and the Master.

Steward smiles devilishly.

STEWARD
(SLY)
You think were going to pull this off by following the
rules?

Stef smiles and nods.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Only Alley and Cleo are here. They are sitting there
watching TV. Alley turns to Cleo.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
I had this weird dream last night about another group of
Rovers.

Cleo turns to Alley

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Oh?

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
This group defended America while we are off fighting
Baddies. They were called Strayers. This new group was made
up of all kinds of Rovers, not just Cano-Sapiens. Like
wolves, Felo-Mutants and even humans. There was this
particular group called the Grizzlies led by this guy who
use to be a human but because of an accident was turned into
a Cano-Sapien, his name was Bear. And later on he was turned
into a Wolf-Mutant but still fought for good. He had this
girlfriend who fought with the team, she was a Wolf-Sapien
by the name of Nitro. Then there was this female Native
American who was tech advisor and medic of the team called
Amani. Then there was this Felo-Mutant, Puffball, that kept
changing from a mutant to a normal cat at real inopportune
times.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Is that it?

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
No, there was this motorcycle that was half machine and half
human that talked. And also a flying pickup truck. What do
you think?

Cleo bursts out laughing.

CLEO
(LAUGHING)
Sounds like some bad TV series rip-off. This is perhaps the
stupidest, most moronic, bizarre idea I have ever heard in
my life! It sucks!

Alley sighs.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Yeah. I guess you are right. What idiot would call a group
of crime fighters Strayers anyway?

Cleo settles down and Alley chuckles, they go back to
watching TV. A typical 50's mother is on a farm hanging
clothes up on a line. Just then, a Rough Collie rushes up to
her and starts barking. The woman quickly turns around and
looks at the dog, concerned.

MOTHER
(CONCERNED)
What is it Laffie? Is there trouble girl?

The dog keeps barking as if trying to tell its owner
something.

MOTHER
(CONCERNED)
Is it my son, Jimmy? Has he fallen down a well again?

The dog keeps barking.

MOTHER
(CONCERNED)
Did he overhear terrorists plotting to blow up the town and
they abducted him?

The dog continues to bark.

MOTHER
(CONCERNED)
Did aliens beam him aboard their spaceship and now have
taken over his body so it can be used to win spelling bees
so he can be the national spelling bee champ so when the
president awards him with an award in person so he can
abduct him then the aliens will ransom the president for all
the government cheese in the United States throwing the
economy into turmoil so all rap music is obliterated as we
know it?

The dog whines and looks at the Mother, confused.

MOTHER
(ANNOYED)
Dang! I hate it when that happens!

The Mother rushes into the barn. A few moments later she
rushes out dressed in fatigues, headband and boots. All
sorts of weapons, ammo and bombs strapped to her. She is
also carrying a large missile launcher. The dog yipes at the
sight of the Mother.

MOTHER
(COLD)
Come on, girl. We got some aliens to fry.

The dog turns around and runs away in fear. Just then Stef
rushes into the room, she is dressed like she was before.
She rushes up to the TV and shuts it off.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
What's the big idea?

CLEO
(EXCITED)
We were watching that!

Stef turns to the others. Alley reads what it says on the
shirt and growls at Stef.

STEF
(APOLOGETIC)
Sorry, but there Is something I need to tell you all.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
What? That you have an absolutely horrid taste in clothes
that say stuff on them!

Stef looks around, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Where is everyone?

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Colley was hanging out with Eldon and Steward almost never
joins us.

Stef shrugs.

STEF
(DISAPPOINTED)
I guess I'll have to tell them separately.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
What is the big news?

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
I hope it is that she is running away from home.

Stef and Cleo ignore Alley. Stef collects herself.

STEF
(ASHAMED)
I wanted to apologize to everyone for my behavior today.

ALLEY
(SHOCKED)
What!

STEF
(ASHAMED)
It was rude, mean and obnoxious. And I'm truly sorry for the
way I acted and treated you all.

ALLEY
(SMUG)
That is more like it!

STEF
(ASHAMED)
I've been going through a lot of changes in my life
recently. I've been trying to find myself. Find out what I
am all about.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Go to the nearest garbage dump and you'll see what you are
all about.

Stef and Cleo continue to ignore Alley.

STEF
(ASHAMED)
I've discovered that I like being how I was. The Stef you
all liked.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Not ALL of us.

STEF
(ASHAMED)
I want things how they were. Can you possibly forgive me?

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
No way!

Cleo stands up, walks up to her. Stef hangs her head. Cleo
places her hand on one of Stef's shoulders and smiles.

CLEO
(PLEASED)
Of course we can and will. We're a team but more so you are
our friend. That is what friends do best, forgiving.

Stef looks up and smiles.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Really? Do you really forgive me?

Cleo nods.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
I would forgive you Stef if you gave me that hot leather
outfit you wore today. Eldon couldn't keep his eyes off of
it.

Stef looks at Alley.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Not on your life.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Okay. What about your life?

Stef looks at Cleo, she gives her a quick hug.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Thanks.

Stef then turns and races for the door.

STEF
(EXCITED)
I'm going to tell the others.

Alley turns and looks in Stef's direction.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Why ruin their night?

Stef runs out the door, Alley sighs.

ALLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
Darn. Just when things were going well.

Cleo turns toward Alley.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Would you shut up already?

Alley sulks. Cleo sits back down, she thinks.

CLEO
(SHOCKED)
This is amazing. Steward was actually right. And he actually
cared. Could he finally be coming around?

Alley continues to sulk.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - HUBERT'S LAB
This is a large room filled with all sort of gadgets and
experiments. In the center of the room is a desk with a
computer on it. Steward is sitting at the computer typing
away at it, he stops and smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Aaah. This will do. This will do nicely.

Steward types a few more things in.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Copying... Hubert should learn to log off his computer
before he leaves. There.

Steward pops out a diskette from the computer.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
I'll just get back to the main screen and slip out, no one
will be the wiser.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, SARCASTIC)
Sorry Steward, the lab is closed. Even if you are a dirty
rat.

Steward turns towards the door to see Eldon standing at it.
He quickly hides the diskette behind his back and Eldon
walks up to him.

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
What is the harm of looking around?

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Well, for starters. The lab is off limits to us. Second,
this is why.

Eldon points at the flashing word "Classified" at the top of
the computer screen.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
We shouldn't be seeing this right now.

Eldon looks back at Steward.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
And I bet that diskette behind you back has more classified
stuff on it. It will be the nails in your coffin Steward.
Ones I'll be driving in.

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
Relax. There are only a couple of games on it. Nothing more.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Mind if I take a look?

Steward pauses, then smiles.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Why not?

Steward pulls his hand from behind his back. But instead of
a diskette it is pointing a gun at Eldon.

ELDON
(SMUG)
Another violation that will be your undoing. No one is
allowed to carry fire arms in RRMC unless there is an
emergency.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
But there is. There is a spy among us.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Yeah. You!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
A strange thing happened. I was walking by the lab when I
heard someone inside sneaking around. When I went to
investigate I found you stealing something out of the
computer. You drew this gun on me but I jumped you. There
was a struggle, the gun went off and you died.

ELDON
(SMUG)
Come off it Steward. You're not going to shoot me. Even you
are above cold blooded murder.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Or am I? The same person who turned poor inocent Stef
against you all, even her boy friend.

Eldon points an angry finger at Steward.

ELDON
(ANGRY)
I knew you had something to do with that!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Yep. Tell her a few lies and she'll do anything for me. And
will continue to after you are gone.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
You really think someone is going to believe that struggle
thing?

STEWARD
(SMUG)
You Road Rovers are pretty gullible. They'll believe me.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
You're just fooling yourself Steward.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Well, let's find out.

Steward takes careful aim at Eldon and squeezes the trigger,
there is nothing he can do.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, ANGRY)
Leave him alone you traitor!

Steward looks towards the door, there Colley is standing.
Eldon kicks the weapon out of Steward's hand and it slides
across the floor, into a corner. Steward turns towards him,
Eldon smiles.

ELDON
(SMUG)
I would like to introduce my back up.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Fool! It will only be your word against mine!

COLLEY
(SMUG)
I heard your confession too Steward.

ELDON
(SMUG)
Plus when we tell Stef you have been lying she will fill in
the blanks for us.

COLLEY
(SMUG)
You're finished Steward!

Steward scream in anger and leaps up, her jumps Eldon. They
crash into the computer and roll to the floor.

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
Eldon!

Eldon pushes Steward off of him.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Colley! Get out of here!

Steward jumps to feet and so does Eldon.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Have the base sealed off! I don't want this scum bag
escaping!

Eldon smiles.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Besides, I'll have a ball kicking the cheese out of him.
He's had it coming!

Colley nods, turns and runs out. Steward screams again and
charges Eldon, he pushes him into a cabinet.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
I'm going to kill you!

Eldon smiles.

ELDON
(SARCASTIC)
Yeah, right.

Eldon drives his elbows into Steward's back, he screams and
falls to his knees. Eldon grabs the fur on his head and
punches Steward in the face, he reels back. Steward screams
in angry and rushes at him again. Eldon decks him as soon as
he is close enough, Steward stumbles back. He wavers a bit,
then slowly approaches him with his fists up. Eldon does the
same. Steward throws a punch but Eldon blocks it. He returns
the punch and hits Steward square in the jaw, he stumbles
back. Steward prepares to attack again, swaying back and
forth.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Give it up Steward, you can't beat me in a fair fight.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
We'll see about that.

Steward throws another punch, Eldon ducks and it misses him.
He then returns the punch and hits Steward square in the
muzzle, he stumbles back again. But he doesn't give up
though he is weaken considerably.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
I guess you should have paid more attention in the self
defense classes rather than making fun of everything.

Steward attacks again, and again he is thrown back with a
punch to the face.

ELDON
(SMUG)
Don't you think we should end this?

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
My thoughts exactly.

Eldon prepares for another attack to his face. But instead
Steward kicks him in the groin. Eldon doubles over and moans
with pain. Steward laughs.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Like you said. I can't win in a fair fight.

Steward kicks Eldon in the back, he screams in extreme pain.
Steward laughs some more.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
One of the nice things about beings a villain.

Steward walks around and kicks Eldon in the face, he screams
again. Steward laughs, turns and goes over to his gun. He
picks it up, turns and goes back to Eldon who is still
incapacitated. He points his gun at Eldon.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Being a cold blooded killer is another.

Steward points his gun at Eldon's head and squeezes the
trigger. Suddenly, alarms start sounding. He pauses then
eases off the trigger.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Lucky for you I have no desire to start a vendetta with my
ex-friends. I got what I came for.

Steward kicks Eldon again, laughs and then runs out the
room. Eldon moans to himself in pain.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - CORRIDOR
Steward makes his way down the corridor, gun drawn.
Suddenly, Colley jumps out from the shadows and bites him in
the wrist to the hand holding the weapon. Steward screams in
pain and drops the gun, he grabs his injured wrist. He
glares at Colley.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
You little twerp! You bit me!

COLLEY
(SMUG)
Sorry. But I had to disarm you. I wanted it fair.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
Fair?

Colley raises his fists, Steward smiles at this.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
You're a lot dumber than I thought.

COLLEY
(BLUNT)
You going to talk or fight?

Steward sighs, shakes his head and looks away.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Look. I don't want to fight you.

Colley lowers his guard, confused. Steward in one motion
turns back toward Colley and throws a punch, he hits him
square in the nose. Colley reels back. Steward advances and
punches him again, Colley stumbles back. The process is
repeated until Colley stumbles into the wall, his legs give
out beneath him. Steward lowers his fists and looks at
Colley, he laughs.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Admit it Colley. You're no match for the big dogs.

Colley growls but Steward just laughs harder.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
It's been fun, but I have to run.

Steward turns around. As soon as he does, Colley jumps up
and bites him in the leg. He rips off some fur and creates a
deep wound. Steward pushes Colley away.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
You're dead!

Steward limps towards his weapon, Colley bolts. Steward
picks up his gun and points it at him and fires. Colley
dives around a corner and the blast just misses. Steward
growls.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
Fear not! I'll be back! And when I do I'll be mounting your
flea ridden head on the wall!

Steward turns and limps down the hall again.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - INTERCEPTION
This is where a hall intersects another. To one side there
are two doors leading to a male and female bathroom. Steward
is limping down it. But as he reaches the crossing hall
Alley and Cleo pop around each corner, each with a laser
rifle. They point them at him, Steward stops in his tracks.
He points his weapon between the two.

CLEO
(STERN)
Drop it Steward! We heard about what happened in the lab!

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
You're no Road Rover!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Which one to shoot. Which one to shoot.

CLEO
(STERN)
You shoot one of us and the other one gets you.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Drop the gun. We don't want to hurt you.

Steward looks at Alley and smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Thank you.

Steward points his gun at Cleo.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Alley is a doctor. Her job is to save lives. Not terminate
them.

CLEO
(STERN)
Can you be sure of that?

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Most definitely.

Steward aims at Cleo.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Now to see who is faster at pulling a trigger. Me or you
Cleo.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, BLUNT)
What about us?

Steward glance behind him to see Colley and Eldon rushing up
the hall, both with pistols. Steward reels back and plasters
himself up against a wall between the doors, he points his
gun around to everyone. Colley and Eldon take defensive
positions and take aim.

COLLEY
(ANGRY)
It's over Steward!

ELDON
(ANGRY)
Drop the weapon or we start shooting!

CLEO
(STERN)
And that is an order.

Steward thinks, then smiles.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Like Alley said, I'm no Road Rover. I don't take orders!

Steward dives through the door to the female bathroom. The
Rovers rush up to it and point their guns at it.

CLEO
(STERN)
It's pointless to run! There is no way out of there!

ELDON
(STERN)
No other exits!

COLLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Yeah! Get out of the girls bathroom you sicko!

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
It's over Steward! Give up!

There is a long pause.

STEWARD
(THROUGH DOOR, FRUSTRATED)
I guess you are right. Okay, I'll come out.

CLEO
(STERN)
Leave the gun behind and come out with your hands up!

STEWARD
(THROUGH DOOR, FRUSTRATED)
Okay, here I come.

The door opens, but to everyone's surprise Steward is not
alone. He has his arm wrapped around her neck holding her
close while he has his weapon pointed at her head. She is
very frightened and whimpers.

ELDON
(EXCITED)
Stef!

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
I ran into an old friend and decided to alter your plans.
That okay?

ELDON
(ANGRY)
Let her go you creep!

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Hurting her will not solve anything.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
But you have it all wrong. It won't be I who causes her
death. But you. Everyone drop your weapons.

Everyone hesitates.

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
If you don't drop them now I'll blow her brains out!

STEF
(TERRIFIED)
PLEASE!!! DO WHAT HE SAYS!!!

Everyone pauses, then all but Cleo lowers her weapon.

CLEO
(DEFIANT)
No!

Everyone is confused.

COLLEY
(CONFUSED)
No? But he'll kill her!

CLEO
(DEFIANT)
He'll kill her anyway along with the rest of us!

ELDON
(FRANTIC)
You don't know that!

CLEO
(DEFIANT)
Besides, even if he doesn't. Once he leaves here security
will be breached. Anyone will know where our secret base is.

STEF
(TERRIFIED)
FOR GOD'S SAKE CLEO!!! PUT THE WEAPON DOWN!!!

ELDON
(FRANTIC)
Yes! Please! I beg you!

CLEO
(STERN)
Take careful aim Rovers.

Everyone hesitates.

CLEO
(ANGRY)
That is a direct order!

All the Rovers point their weapons at Steward, Eldon is the
last. He nods.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Okay. Fine. We'll do it your way. You've just wrote Stef's
death warrant.

Stef screams. Steward lets go of her and pushes a secret
button behind his belt bucket, he then grabs her again.
Suddenly, Steward and Stef dissolve into nothingness.
Everyone is shocked, they lower their weapons.

COLLEY
(SHOCKED)
Oh no! He disintegrated himself and Stef!.

CLEO
(FRUSTRATED)
No, unfortunately. Steward is more cleaver than I thought.
He has discovered a new mode of travel.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
Why unfortunately? That means Stef is alive.

CLEO
(FRUSTRATED)
And in the paws of that mad dog.

ELDON
(SHOCKED)
Oh no.

They stare at the bathroom door, defeated.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SPACE
This is an earlier version of General Parvo's Bulldog
spaceship. It orbits high above the earth.

INTERIOR: BULLDOG I - TIME TRANSPORTER ROOM
This is a large room with all sorts of controls, in the
center is a odd apparatus (as seen in "Reigning Cats and
Dogs") Stef and Steward materialize on the elevated pad. He
is still holding her around the neck with one arm and
pointing his pistol at her head, she is absolutely
terrified. He looks around an smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Aaah. Home at last.

Steward releases Stef and steps off the pad. She just stands
there, trembling. He turns toward her and notices this.

STEWARD
(CONCERNED)
You okay?

Stef is very shaken.

STEF
(TERRIFIED)
Of course I'm not okay! You're going to kill me!

Steward chuckles.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
I'm not going to kill you.

Stef focuses on Steward's weapon, he notices this. He looks
at it, then tucks it into his belt behind his back. Stef's
fear turns to confusion.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
But you dog-napped me. Threatened my life.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I had to. They had the drop on me. You were my only way out.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Then you're not going to kill me?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I already told you I wasn't. I swear.

Stef studies Steward's expression, she believes him. Reality
sets in, Stef becomes weak and falls to her knees. Steward
is confused.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
Are you okay Stef?

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Of course I'm not okay! I don't know about you but it isn't
everyday someone points a gun at your head and threatens to
kill me!

STEWARD
(ASHAMED)
Sorry. But there was no other way.

Stef sits on the edge of the pad, still upset, Steward sits
next to her. He places his arm around her and comforts her.

STEWARD
(COMFORTING)
It's okay. It is all over.

Stef calms down some, she looks around the room.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Where are we?

STEWARD
(PROUD)
Orbiting earth in a spaceship.

Stef turns towards Steward, shocked.

STEF
(EXCITED)
In space!

STEWARD
(PROUD)
Yeah. This is one of Parvo's prototypes. He abandoned it at
left it orbiting. I found it and claimed it as my own. I
call it Michael I.

Stef is even more surprised now.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Michael I? I figured that would be the last name you'd want
to use.

Now it is Steward who is confused.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
Why? It is my first name.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
But you HATE the name Michael.

Steward shrugs.

STEWARD
(UNEASY)
Well. It suits my purpose now.

Steward reaches back and pulls of the diskette from the lab,
he holds it up.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Now that we have this.

Stef looks at the diskette, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What is that?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
A diskette.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
I know that! What is on it?

STEWARD
(PROUD)
Ammo.

Stef is even more confused, Steward notices this.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I'll fill you in on as soon as I analyze it.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Whatever. So how did we get here?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
The Time Transporter.

Stef cocks her head.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Isn't that the time machine Parvo used to try and go back
into time and kill the Master?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Yep. Because of his failure he never used it again. Left it
here on his prototype. Thought it was useless.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
So you saying we went back into time?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Nope. The Time Transporter can send anything anywhere at any
moment in time. Time travel is too risky so I just utilize
the anything and anywhere part in the current time.

STEF
(BLUNT)
So THAT is how you keep appearing in my room.

Steward nods. Stef sighs.

STEF
(DEPRESSED)
So now that we are fugitives. We just going to hang around
here for the rest of out lives?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Far from it. I'm the only fugitive here. You've my inside
dog. You are going back.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
But if you return me to the base they will be suspicious of
me.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Trust me. The way I'm going to return you they won't suspect
a thing.

Stef looks at Steward, confused. He just chuckles and stands
up.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
But before that. I need to give you some presents.

Steward walks over to the controls, Stef jumps to her feet.
Steward puts the diskette on the control panel.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Presents! I love presents!

Steward reaches behind the control panel.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Good. Because I have two for you.

Stef rushes up to Steward, anticipating. He pulls out a
leather studded wristband very similar to what Stef wears.
She is kind of disappointed.

STEF
(DISAPPOINTED)
Oooh. Thanks.

Steward hold it up and Stef places her wrist onto it, he
fastens it around her wrist.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Don't be so disappointed. It is not what it appears to be.

Steward points to the stud next to the buckle.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Push the top of this stud and we will be able to communicate
two ways. Squeeze the sides and you will be automatically
transported to here.

Stef finds new interest in the wristband.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Cool.

STEWARD
(STERN)
Wear it at all time. But only use either feature in dire
emergency. All we need for you to magically disappear or
have your wrist start talking.

Stef looks at Steward, pleased.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Of course.

A thought comes across Stef's mind.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
I thought you had TWO presents for me.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
I do. This next one will allow you to return to the base
without any suspicious. But in order for it to work you have
to trust me.

Stef smiles.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Of course I trust you.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Good.

Steward reaches behind the controls again and pulls out a
leather whip, Stef is shocked.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
But in order for this to work we have to make it look good.

Steward uncoils the whip and snaps it. Terror returns to
Stef, she begins to whimper.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Eldon is sitting on the cough, depressed. Cleo, Alley,
Colley and Hubert are all around him comforting him. Hubert
is a Bloodhound and Cano-Sapien (male) wearing glasses and a
lab coat.

ELDON
(FRUSTRATED)
It's all my fault.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Would you stop saying that?

ELDON
(FRUSTRATED)
But it is true. I let Steward get by me. Because of that I
will never see Stef again.

HUBERT
(AMERICAN ACCENT, REASSURING)
I'm sure you did your best my boy.

Eldon glares at Hubert.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
It wasn't good enough. Because of my failure only God knows
what Steward is doing to poor Stef right now.

COLLEY
(FRUSTRATED)
Hey. I'm part to blame too. He got past me as well.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
No. I'm in charge here. Full responsibility resides in me.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Would you all stop beating yourself up? What is done is
done! Yes, we lost Stef but we're all still alive and
unarmed!

ELDON
(FRUSTRATED)
For now. But Steward knows this base inside and out. With a
small army he could easily take it over. It is only a matter
of time. We're doomed.

Everyone sighs in despair. Suddenly, Stef materializes
before them. Everyone is shocked. She is curled up in a
little ball of the floor writhing in pain, she screams. She
has several deep gashes in her back made by a whip. Everyone
jumps up and rushes to her side.

ELDON
(OVERJOYED)
Stef! You're back!

Eldon reaches for her, but Alley stops her.

ALLEY
(EXCITED)
No! She's badly injured!

Alley tries to examine the wounds, but it is near impossible
with Stef squirming around.

STEF
(IN EXTREME PAIN)
Please! Someone! Make the hurting stop!

Alley looks to the others.

ALLEY
(EXCITED)
We have to get her down to the infirmary stat!

Eldon grabs Stef, doing the best he can not to touch her
wounds and slings her over his shoulder. He looks at Alley.

ELDON
(URGENT)
Let's go!

Alley races for the door, Eldon follows. Colley and Cleo
follow them. Hubert looks to them all.

HUBERT
(EXCITED)
I'll notify the Master on what is going on.

The group rushes out of the room, Hubert sighs and shakes
his head. Then heads for the door himself.

INTERIOR: BULLDOG I - BRIDGE
This is a large room with many stations, controls and
gizmos. In the front of the room is a large view screen
displaying earth. In a corner, Steward is at a station
viewing the contents of the diskette. He is very pleased
with himself.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
That stupid collie. She is so gullible. She'll believe
anything. She has so far. The twit even let be beat her with
a whip to cover my tracks. If the others are half as dumb as
her the world will be mine shortly. Of course, with idiots
like her who would want it? But priorities are priorities.

Steward goes back to his work.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - INFIRMARY
This is a small room with three beds. It is crammed with all
sorts of medical equipment and cabinets of medical drugs.
There is one door leading in and out. Stef is laying face
down on one of the tables, she isn't squirming as bad but
still in as much pain as before. Eldon is next to her hold
her hand, trying to provide as much comfort as possible.
Cleo and Colley look on, concerned. Alley is examining
Stef's back, she moans with pain.

ALLEY
(TO HERSELF)
Hmmm. Interesting.

STEF
(IN PAIN, ANGRY)
Would you stop saying that and start doing something!

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
As soon as I'm done with my diagnosis.

STEF
(IN PAIN, ANGRY)
The diagnosis is that I'm in pain!

Eldon looks at Alley.

ELDON
(FRANTIC)
Yeah. Can't you do something for the pain?

COLLEY
(EXCITED)
Give her some drugs Alley!

CLEO
(BLUNT)
Now if I were the doctor.

Alley looks around to everyone.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
That does it! Everyone out!

Everyone "huhs"

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Too many doctors spoil the patient! I don't need any back
seat praticaners!

Everyone sighs, but doesn't move.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
The longer it takes you to leave the longer it will get me
to get started!

Everyone sighs again. Colley and Cleo head for the door, but
Eldon stays put.

ELDON
(HURT)
Couldn't I stay?

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Not especially you stud. I need room to work and no one
around to question me.

Eldon sighs. He squeezes Stef's hand and kisses her on the
head.

ELDON
(FRUSTRATED)
I love you Stef.

STEF
(IN PAIN)
And I love you too Eldon.

Alley rolls her eyes. Eldon lets go and heads for the door,
the three of leave. Alley smiles.

ALLEY
(SLY)
Not to get in a little revenge.

STEF
(IN PAIN, CONFUSED)
What did you say?

Alley is flustered.

ALLEY
(UNEASY)
Her, um. Time to get to, work.

Alley checks her vital signs. She goes to a side room and
returns with an IV bag that she attaches to a nearby IV
tree. Alley takes Stef's left arm, cleans it a bit with a
cotton ball dipped in antiseptic, and then picks up the IV
needle. She jabs it into Stef's arm, hard several times;
Alley grins slyly, unnoticed to Stef, who is in too much
pain to notice. With each jab from Alley, comes a yelp from
Stef.

STEF
(IN PAIN, ANGRY)
What are you doing?

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Trying to find a vein... it is very difficult with all this
fur, you know. I think I'll just shave it off.

STEF
(IN PAIN, TERRIFIED)
NOOOO!!!

Alley chuckles lowly.

ALLEY
(SLY)
Well, then I'll give it one more try.

Stef bites her lip in anticipation. Alley jams the needle in
again, harder than any of the other times. Stef lets out a
scream.

ALLEY
(PLEASED)
There... I found the vein.

STEF
(IN PAIN, SARCASTIC)
Took you long enough you quack.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Hey, I could take it out and try again.

STEF
(IN PAIN, FRANTIC)
No! No! That is okay!

Alley's smile broadens.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
You know some procedures take time.

Stef growls lowly.

STEF
(IN PAIN, ANNOYED)
What is that stuff anyway?

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
A local anesthetic if you must know.

Stef's eyes widen.

STEF
(TERRIFIED)
A what? You're not going to operate on me are you?

Alley grins evilly.

ALLEY
(SLY)
Oh... I might consider it. Not a bad idea actually.

Stef starts to whimper, a tear rolls down her cheek. Alley
notices this and rolls her eyes.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Oh puh-leese... Look, it is just a painkiller so you won't
be able to feel -- much anyway -- the stitches, among other
things.

STEF
(FRANTIC)
You ARE going to operate!

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Say that one more time, and I really will! I was just
looking over your records. Seems you have not had your
tonsils removed yet. And you know how I hate being around
those who still have them.

Alley flashes an evil grin at Stef, who weakly whimpers.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Geez! How can anyone be such a baby! I'm not going to remove
anything! Okay.

STEF
(BLUNT)
Well your bed side manner sucks.

Alley takes a small scalpel from the tray.

ALLEY
(STERN)
Now lay still. I'm going to cut away at your clothes so I
can full expose your wounds.

Stef nods and bites her lip. Alley careful cuts away at
Stef's shirt and exposes her back. Alley grimaces.

ALLEY
(DISGUSTED)
Ooo... This is not pretty... Not one bit.

Stef whimpers. Alley lavages (washes the inside of the
wounds to remove any debris from the whip) with a small jet
spray of sterile water, which she then suctions out. Alley
then takes a small bottle of iodine and cleans the wounds
with the contents. Stef lets out a piercing scream; Alley
holds her ears.

STEF
(ANGRY, IN PAIN)
What are you trying to do? Kill me!

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Scream like that again and I will! Do you have any idea how
deep these wounds are?

Stef humphs and pretends to ignore Alley. Alley inspects the
lacerations once again, more closely this time, and shakes
her head.

ALLEY
(PLEASED)
Worse case of subdermal hematoma I have ever seen.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Say what?

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Bleeding beneath the skin. It'll have to be stopped.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Oh.... WHAT!!!

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Just calm down. This won't hurt. Much.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Yeah right... That's what you said last time.

Alley stops the bleeding, with Stef grimacing and squirming
the entire time.

ALLEY
(STERN)
Stay still or I will have to strap you down. Maybe I'll do
it anyway.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Well, I thought you said this IV had an anesthetic in it!

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
It does. Different people are effected differently by it.
You are just too sensitive is all.

Alley picks up a small device that resembles a cigarette
lighter from the instrument tray. Stef notices this out of
the corner of her eye.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
I didn't know you smoked.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Ammeters. I don't. This is called a coagulator. It's for
melting tissue.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Why would you want to melt a Kleenex?

Alley shakes her head wearily.

ALLEY
(BLUNT)
Tissue as in the insides of these lacerations.

STEF
(DISGUSTED)
Oh. EWWWWWW!!!

Alley ignores Stef and continues on with her work. She takes
the coag unit and deftly seals the insides of the
lacerations. After she is finished with this chore, she
picks up the sutures and expertly begins suturing the wounds
closed. Stef grits her teeth and whimpers throughout the
procedure, tears streaming down her cheeks. This does phase
the doctor. Alley finishes with the stitches, cleans the
area with a towel, applies some salve over the stitches, and
bandages the area. She then removes the IV. The label reads
"90% water, 10 local anesthetic." Alley picks up a cotton
ball doused with antiseptic again and cleans off Stef's arm
once more. After this, she picks up a hypo and injects
Stef's arm with it. Stef yelps. Alley grins evilly as she
admires her work.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
There... All done. Too bad... I-I mean GOOD as new.

Stef frowns, sits up and glares at Alley.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Next time let me die. It wasn't worth it.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Fine by me. I haven't done an autopsy in a long time.

Stef yelps, hops off the table and leaves the room grumbling
to herself.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Well.. Not even a thanks. Cano-Sapiens are so ungrateful
these days.

Alley starts cleaning up.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Hubert, Cleo, Colley, Stef, Eldon, Alley and the Master are
gathered here. The Master is questioning Stef.

MASTER
(INTERESTED)
Then what did Steward say?

STEF
(UNEASY)
That he would get revenge on all of us. He ranted and raved
how it should be HE who is in charge and then teleported me
back here. He let me live just so I could relay you his
message.

ALLEY
(SUSPICIOUS)
So. After he beat you he then gave you his message. In all
the pain and agony you remember every word.

Stef turns toward Alley

STEF
(BLUNT)
Yes. He told me if I got one part wrong he'd hunt me down.
Do a lot worse than he had done to me. That is why he
whipped me.

HUBERT
(CONCERNED)
Do you have any idea where he took you?

Stef looks at Hubert.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
No. Unfortunately, he kept me in this one room. No windows.
I could have been anywhere.

ALLEY
(MUTTERS)
Yeah. Nice going. You'll never be a Rover.

Stef glares at Alley, Eldon growls at Alley.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
Well. I think that is enough questioning for everyone. It
has been a long night, especially for Stef. Due to the
situation we will go to emergency status. A complete lock
down of the base. Then issue of weapons to all personal.

The Master looks at Stef.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
And due to your extreme bravery and endurement I'm making
you a Road Rover here and now, a field commission. You will
take Steward's place.

Stef is overjoyed.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Thank you. Thank you very much.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
Well, you've earned it.

Alley jumps to her feet.

ALLEY
(SHOCKED)
Are you nuts? She's not even a cadet! She is still in
training!

MASTER
(BLUNT)
She'll make a great Rover. She's one deep down already.

Stef looks at Alley and sticks her tongue out at Alley, she
growls back. Eldon smiles and looks at the Master.

ELDON
(PROUD)
It would be my extreme pleasure to take the first watch sir.

Eldon salutes the Master.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
I appreciate that, Eldon. And we'll have to keep watch 24
hours a day after this night. But due to this new crises who
knows when we'll have a guaranteed 24 hour period
undisturbed. Steward has hit us tonight so I highly doubt he
will hit us again real soon. So I think it would be wise for
all of you to hit the Transdogmafier tonight and regress
back into your natural forms.

HUBERT
(BLUNT)
Yes. You need to do that once a month for 24 hours otherwise
you risk being stuck in Cano-Sapien forms for good.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
And why is that a bad thing?

MASTER
(BLUNT)
Being a Cano-Sapien is a precious balance. Though you are
technically super heroes.

Stef gives an "Excuse me" cough"

MASTER
(ANNOYED)
And super heroines. You draw strengths and skills from your
Cano half. If you lose that you will lose a lot.

Colley raises his hand, the Master sees this and nods.

COLLEY
(UNSURE)
If we are going to be dogs tonight can we sleep on the rug
by the fire?

The Master smiles.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
Sure. Don't know when we will get another chance.

All the Rovers cheer.

CLEO
(STERN)
Okay! You heard the Master. Let's lock down this base and
hit the Transdogmafiers.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
Everyone but Stef.

Everyone looks at the Master, confused.

ALLEY
(CONFUSED)
Why her?

MASTER
(BLUNT)
I want one of you to stay as sapiens. And since Stef is
injured she could better protect herself as a Cano-Sapien.

STEF
(DISAPPOINTED)
Darn. I wanted to spend the night nuzzling up to Eldon. It
is much more fun when you are a dog.

ALLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Fear not Stef, I'll do it for you.

Alley flashes an evil grin, Stef growls at her.

HUBERT
(CONFUSED)
But I usually stay as a Cano-Sapien.

The Master looks at Hubert.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
Sorry old friend. But I'm afraid we're going to need you at
your best for a while.

Hubert grumbles.

HUBERT
(ANNOYED)
I hate being a dog.

CLEO
(STERN)
Okay. Now move!

Everyone turns and heads for the door.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SPACE
The ship continues to orbit earth.

INTERIOR: BULLDOG I - BRIDGE
Steward is sitting in the captain's chair, listening
carefully.

STEF
(OVER SPEAKER, BLUNT)
And now they are all dogs. Sleeping in front of the fire.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Excellent report, Stef. The information you have given me
will be put to great use.

STEF
(OVER SPEAKERS, CONCERNED)
You're not going to attack them in this vulnerable state are
you Steward?

There is a long pause.

STEWARD
(SLY)
Of course not. That wouldn't be fair. There is no challenge
it that.

STEF
(OVER SPEAKERS, CONFUSED)
Fair? Challenge? You make it sound like a game.

STEWARD
(PROUD)
But it is. You see, if we take control at an in opportune
time they will mark it off as dumb luck. But if we seize
control when they are at their strongest then they will have
no excuse. They will realize their vulnerability and be
force to see their need for us.

STEF
(OVER SPEAKERS, UNEASY)
I see. What are your orders?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
That you get some sleep. You've been through a lot. Contact
me in the morning when you wake up.

STEF
(OVER SPEAKERS, BLUNT)
As you wish Steward. Good night.

The channel goes dead, Steward laughs.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Every time I talk to that collie I'm convinced she is dumber
than the last time.

Steward gets to his feet and heads for the exit.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - RECREATIONAL ROOM
Hubert, Alley, Eldon, Cleo and Colley are all regular dogs
now. They sleeping on the carpet in front of a roaring fire.
Alley, who is next to Eldon, wakes up. She raises her head
and looks around, he eyes lock on Eldon. She smiles and lays
her head on his chest, she closes her eyes and sighs. All is
quiet and still again. Suddenly, Steward materializes next
to them. He looks at them and smiles.

STEWARD
(MOVED)
Look at them. Sleeping so soundly. Not a care in the world.
So sweet and peaceful. It makes me feel like.

And evil smiles comes over Steward.

STEWARD
(MENACINGLY)
Breaking their necks.

Steward kick Colley who yipes, they wakes up everyone. They
all jump to their feet and look around, groggy. But as soon
as they see Steward they snap back to reality. They growl at
him.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Ooo. So you dumb mutts remember me. I can not help but be
touched.

Eldon barks at Steward.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
So you want a piece of me. Do you Eldon?

Steward begins to slowly back away.

STEWARD
(DEFIANT)
Then come on. Let's have another round.

Eldon slowly starts after Steward, he continues to back
away. Soon Steward's back is up against the wall.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Ooops.

Eldon races at Steward, barking and snarling. As he leaps
into the air Steward presses the secret button on his belt
and dematerializes. Eldon flies into the wall where Steward
was once standing. He lands on the ground, shaken but pretty
much unharmed. Steward materializes next to the TV, he
laughs.

STEWARD
(LAUGHING)
Now there is one dumb dog.

Colley snarls at Steward and charges him. Steward pauses
then presses the button again just as Colley flies into the
air, Steward disappears again. Colley crashes into the TV
and falls to the floor, but like Eldon he is only shaken up.
Steward appears again this time in front of the couch,
laughing.

STEWARD
(LAUGHING)
I take it back. There is TWO stupid dogs.

Cleo and Alley growl at him, they charge Steward. He stops
laughing.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Make that four.

Once again, as the dogs near Steward dematerializes himself.
Alley and Cleo crash into the couch but are unhurt. After a
few seconds, he appears in the center of the room laughing
harder than ever.

STEWARD
(LAUGHING)
I could go on like this all night.

Eldon growls at Steward, and starts after him. But Hubert
barks something out and he stops. Everyone look at Hubert
who is standing by the door, he barks something else out.
Then, Hubert races out of the room. The rest of the dogs
follow. Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Aaaw. And I was having some much fun. Oh well.

Steward presses the button on his belt again and disappears.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - KITCHEN
This is a huge modern kitchen with all the gadgets. There
are sinks, stoves, cabinets, tables, chairs, refrigerators
and so on. Steward materializes in front of the main
refrigerator.

STEWARD
(SLY)
Time for a snack.

Steward opens the fridge. He produces a small canister and
sprays a strange gas inside that quickly dissipates. He puts
the canister away.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
There. Poison ALA Steward. One bite out of any of this food
and death will quickly come.

Steward laughs and closes the door. He presses the button
again and disappears.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - TRANSDOGMAFIER ROOM
This is a big room with several exits. Lined up against one
wall are the Transdogmafiers, theses are the chambers that
change the Road Rovers from ordinary dog to Cano-Sapiens and
back again. They are large tall walk-in metal cylinders.
Edlon, Colley, Alley and Cleo race into the room. They rush
to their respected Transdogmafier. Instantly, they are
shrouded in thick smoke. After a few seconds the smoke
clears, but they have not changed into Cano-Sapiens. They
step out of the chambers and look at each other, confused.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, BLUNT)
Sorry. This is all my fault.

The dogs turn and look to see Steward in the center of the
room. He holds up many strange but small electronic
components.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
I guess when I removed the Sapien Transducers, which of
course control the inversion/deversion processes of the
Transdogmafiers, it prevented you from becoming Cano-Sapiens
again. I'm most dreadfully sorry. Of course, you are welcome
to have them back.

Steward drops the Transducers to the ground. All the dogs
take a step towards them. Steward jumps onto top of them and
starts stomping, everyone of them is destroyed. The dogs
yelp, he stares at them.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
That is right. You're stuck as being just dumb dogs for the
rest of your live. Forced to be my pets. I have won. I have
won!

The dogs growl at Steward, they slowly walk toward him.
Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
No this again. Don't you mutts ever learn?

The dogs continue to walk towards Steward, snarling. He
sighs.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Oh right. Let's get this over with. Charge me.

But the dogs slowly walk up to Steward. He notices this.

STEWARD
(SURPRISED)
So you CAN teach a stupid dog a new trick.

The dogs prepare to pounce on Steward. He quickly reaches
behind him and produces his pistol again, he point it at the
dogs. They all stop growling and look shocked at him.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Lucky for me you hadn't learned this trick. End of the line
dogs. It is time to make me a dog skin rug.

Unable to do anything, the dogs just stand there. Steward
squeezes the trigger.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, BLUNT)
Not so fast, Steward.

Steward and the dogs pause, they look at the doorway.
Standing there is Hubert in Cano-Sapien form, he is pointing
the Road Rover Missile Launcher at him. Everyone is shocked.

STEWARD
(SHOCKED)
Hubert! You are a Cano-Sapien again! How?

HUBERT
(SMUG)
Fortunately, I keep my Transdogmafier in my lab. You
neglected to sabotage it.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Looks like I could learn some tricks myself.

HUBERT
(STERN)
Now drop the weapon and raise your paws.

Steward chuckles.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Yeah right. You're an egghead Hubert. Not a warrior. You
can't kill.

HUBERT
(BLUNT)
Not when you threaten my friends.

Steward studies Hubert, all he sees is a warrior. Steward
loses his smugness. He dives behind one of the
Transdogmafiers and Hubert fires. A missile fires from the
launcher and explodes where Steward was standing. The dogs
yelp and scatter. Steward stands up and hides behind the
Transdogmafier, he is shaken.

HUBERT
(STERN)
Give it up Steward.

STEWARD
(DEFIANT)
Yeah! Right!

Steward pops out from behind the Transdogmafier and takes a
few shots at Hubert, but they go stray and miss. Hubert
fires again and Steward ducks behind the Transdogmafier
again. The wall near Steward explodes, he yelps.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
Geez Hubert! You trying to kill me?

HUBERT
(BLUNT)
Only if need be. If you don't surrender it will need be.

STEWARD
(EXCITED)
Never! I don't need to! Remember, I can teleport out of this
room at will.

HUBERT
(SARCASTIC)
Ooo. So the great Steward is going to run away.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Not run away. Just materialize behind you and shoot you in
the back.

Hubert loses any confidence he had. Steward reaches down for
the button on his belt. Suddenly, it starts beeping.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Drats! I knew I should have put in fresh batteries before I
left!

HUBERT
(UNSURE)
What's wrong, Steward. Your pager go off?

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
No. My teleporter is low on juice. I only have enough power
for one teleport. We'll have to conclude this another time.

Steward presses the button and disappears again.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - KITCHEN
The room is empty. Stef tip toes into the room and looks to
see if the coast is clear, it is. She smiles and tip toes up
to the main refrigerator (the one Steward poison the food
in). She opens it and looks around inside.

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
I know it is going to screw up my diet but I'm starved. It
has been a busy night.

Stef reaches inside and pulls out a banana, she closes the
door. She looks at the banana and smiles.

STEF
(SMUG)
Nah. This won't kill me.

Stef peals the banana, wolfs it down and disposes of the
peal in the garbage.

STEF
(SARCASTIC)
Kind of makes me give a passion for squeaky bananas.

Stef turns and tip toes out of the room.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - TRANSDOGMAFIER ROOM
Eldon, Alley, Colley (all in Cano-Sapien form), Hubert and
the Master stand around Colley's Transdogmafier. It is in
full operation and full of smoke. The smoke clears and
Colley steps out in Cano-Sapien form.

COLLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Ta-da!

Everyone sighs with relief.

HUBERT
(RELIEVED)
Whew. Those replacement transducers work.

The Master slaps Hubert on the back.

MASTER
(PLEASED)
Good job Hubert.

Hubert smiles briefly but it soon fades.

HUBERT
(DISAPPOINTED)
Unfortunately, I failed stopping Steward. He got away.

Everyone turns toward Hubert.

CLEO
(COMFORTING)
You did the best you could.

ALLEY
(UPBEAT)
Yeah. You made him turn tail and run. He'll think twice
before coming back here.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
But he WILL be back.

Everyone nods and sighs.

MASTER
(URGENT)
That is why we must be ready for him next time.

CLEO
(FRUSTRATED)
If only we had some protection from the transporter of his.
It would give us some reaction time.

HUBERT
(DETERMINED)
Fear not. I'll work on some kind of a shield. At the very
least I will have an alert system by the time he returns.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
That would be helpful.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
Till then we'll have to keep a 24 hour watch. Someone will
have to monitor the security station around the clock. It
won't be much of a warning but at least it will be
something.

CLEO
(BLUNT)
We'll work in shifts.

The Master looks at Eldon.

MASTER
(BLUNT)
I'll accept that offer of taking the first watch Eldon.

Eldon salutes the Master.

ELDON
(PROUD)
You got it.

CLEO
(STERN)
Everyone else hit the hay. No detours.

The group breaks up and heads their separate ways.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SPACE
The spaceship is still orbiting earth.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - BRIDGE
Steward is sulking in the Captain's chair.

STEWARD
(SULKING)
This sucks. I was so close to defeating the Rovers and then
they pulled a hat trick. Now I know how Parvo feels.

Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Oh well. Maybe the poison will get them all in one fell
swoop.

Suddenly, Steward's eyes widen.

STEWARD
(SHOCKED)
Oh no. I forgot to warn Stef about that.

Steward chuckles.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Come on. It's not like she's really been an asset.

Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(DISAPPOINTED)
But she IS loyal. And my only inside contact. I might as
well.

Steward presses a button on his chair.

STEWARD
(TO CHAIR, WHISPERS)
Stef. Can you hear me? We need to talk.

There is no response.

STEWARD
(TO CHAIR, LOUDER)
Come of Stef. Wake up. Or I'll have to use the shock device
set into your wristband.

A slight moan comes over the speaker.

STEWARD
(TO CHAIR, PERKY)
Come on. Up. Up. Up.

There is more moaning, louder. But more as like pain.

STEWARD
(TO CHAIR, CONFUSED)
Stef? Are you okay?

STEF
(OVER SPEAKER, WEAK)
Steward. Help me. Please.

Steward looks at the speaker, confused.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - STEF'S QUARTERS
Stef is laying on the floor, clutching her stomach and
moaning in extreme pain. She is very weak.

STEWARD
(OVER WRISTBAND, CONFUSED)
What's wrong?

STEF
(IN PAIN, WEAK)
Stomach. Extreme pain. Burning up. Too weak to move. I'm
dying.

STEWARD
(OVER WRISTBAND, CONFUSED)
Did you eat anything recently?

STEF
(IN PAIN, WEAK)
No. Yes. I don't know. Can't think straight. Can't even
scream for help. Too weak. Help me. Please.

STEWARD
(OVER WRISTBAND, BLUNT)
Okay. Hang on.

Stef moans with extreme pain. Suddenly, she dematerializes.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SPACE
The ship continues its orbit of earth. The sun is rising.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SICKBAY
This is a high tech version of the infirmary at RRCC. Stef
is resting on an examine table while Steward is sitting on
the table next to her, watching her. Stef stirs and wakes
up, she looks around. Stef's eye lock onto Steward, he
smiles.

STEWARD
(SARCASTIC)
Welcome back to the living.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What happened? Where am I?

STEWARD
(REASSURING)
Everything is fine now. You're in the sickbay of Michael I.
You had a bad case of the flu but you are okay now.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
Flu? That was no flu. I felt like I was going to die. Like I
was poisoned.

Stef's eyes light up.

STEF
(EXCITED)
That's what happened! Isn't it?

Steward doesn't know what to say.

STEWARD
(BALKING)
Er. No, of, course not.

STEF
(EXCITED)
It is all coming back now! How you asked if I ate anything!
I had a banana! Right after that I got sick.

STEWARD
(BALKING)
No.. Of course not.

STEF
(STERN)
Come on Steward. Level with me. I have always been honest
with you.

Steward balks some more. Then, he sighs.

STEWARD
(FRUSTRATED)
Okay, yes you are right. Yes. I poisoned the food.

Stef jumps to her feet and gets in Steward's face.

STEF
(ANGRY)
You promised me! No killing!

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
You don't understand! I didn't try to kill them.

Stef looks at Steward, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What? Poisoning with out killing?

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
It was meant just to give them a bad stomachache. When they
learned I could have killed them they would really be on
edge. I guess I just uses too much of a concentration. I
didn't mean it.

Stef studies Steward's face, he gives her puppy dog eyes.
She sighs.

STEF
(FRUSTRATED)
I just wish you would consulted me. After all, we ARE
partners in this.

STEWARD
(ASHAMED)
Sorry. It won't happen again. I swear.

Stef smiles and back off.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Okay.

Stef looks around the room.

STEF
(PLEASED)
So. This is the sickbay huh. Alley would love five minutes
in this place.

STEWARD
(PROUD)
Yep. The most state of the art medical facility around. See.

Stef looks at Steward, he is pointing to his leg where
Colley bit him. She examines it and realizes that the wound
is completely healed, the fur has even grown back. Stef's
mouth drops open.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Your leg! It is healed! That is fantastic!

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Yep.

Stef looks at Steward.

STEF
(EXCITED)
I guess that means I haven't been here long.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Actually it does. To cure the poison didn't take long but
you were weak from the trauma so I let you rest.

STEF
(PLEASED)
So what? An hour. Two tops.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Actually, it is morning.

Stef's eyes widen.

STEF
(SHOCKED)
What? Are you crazy? You shouldn't have let me sleep this
long!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Come on. It is early morning back at the base. People are
just waking up. No one is going to miss you. They still
think you are in your room.

STEF
(EXCITED)
No! Not that! Someone could have eaten some of the food!
I've got to go back! Now!

STEWARD
(STALING)
What is the rush?

STEF
(ANGRY)
Did you hear me? I have to stop the others if it isn't too
late already!

Stef turns and rushes towards the door.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Come on! Transport me back!

Stef rushes out of the room, Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
That does it. Next time I double the dose of poison.

Steward slowly heads for the door.

INTERIOR: ROAD ROVER MISSION CONTROL - KITCHEN
Cleo, Colley, Alley and Hubert are sitting around the table
as Eldon finishes serving everyone breakfast. Everyone yums
at what is on their plate.

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Well, what are you waiting for? Dig in.

CLEO
(CONFUSED)
Shouldn't we wait for Stef.

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Why should we wait for her?

COLLEY
(BLUNT)
Yeah!

ELDON
(BLUNT)
Nah. She still must be sleeping. Her ordeal with Steward
must have really wore her out. So let's eat.

Everyone nods and takes a scoop full of grub and raises it
to their mouths.

VOICE
(OFF SCREEN, EXCITED)
No! Stop!

Everyone stops and looks towards the doorway, Stef is
standing there panting heavily.

STEF
(EXCITED)
The food! It's poisoned!

COLLEY
(SARCASTIC)
Granted. Eldon isn't a chef but it isn't THAT bad!

STEF
(EXCITED)
No! I mean REALLY poisoned!

ALLEY
(ANNOYED)
Give me a break! This food is fine. See.

Alley shoves the food into here mouth and starts chewing,
she yums at it.

HUBERT
(EXCITED)
Oh no! Stef's right!

Alley spits out the food, everyone turns to Hubert. He is
holding some kind of scanner over it.

HUBERT
(EXCITED)
Once digested the victim will be dead in 15 minutes.

Hubert turns off the scanner and puts it into his pocket, he
looks at Stef.

HUBERT
(PLEASED)
You saved ALL our lives Stef. Thanks.

Everyone looks at Stef, Alley is pissed.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Give me a break! She knew it was poisoned because she
poisoned it!

STEF
(DEFENSIVE)
I did not!

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Then how did you know it was poisoned?

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
Yeah! How did she?

Stef pauses.

STEF
(THINKING)
Er. I dreamed about it. That is why I ran here.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Likely story!

ELDON
(DEFENSIVE)
Come on! If she was the one who poisoned the food why would
she warn us?

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
For attention!

COLLEY
(ANNOYED)
Yeah. Attention.

CLEO
(SMUG)
You're going to have to come up with something better than
that, Alley.

ALLEY
(ANGRY)
Give me a moment and I will.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Well, I believe her.

ELDON
(CONFUSED)
But then who poisoned the food?

HUBERT
(BLUNT)
Who else wants us dead?

Eldon growls.

ELDON
(ANNOYED)
Steward.

Eldon picks up his plate and throws it against the wall,
everyone is startled.

ELDON
(ANGRY)
I HATE HIM!!! We can't eat our own food! We're not safe in
our own base! It's like he is everywhere!

CLEO
(BLUNT)
True. But we'll beat him?

ELDON
(ANGRY)
And why is that?

CLEO
(PROUD)
Because we're Road Rovers.

ELDON
(FRUSTRATED)
I'm afraid that may not be good enough.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Well negative thinking will NOT beat him. Clear and decisive
action will. First order of business, all the poisoned food
is separated and thrown out. From here on out nothing gets
eaten until it is scanned. We'll go on field rations if we
have to.

COLLEY
(DISGUSTED)
Yeach! I hate that stuff.

CLEO
(ANNOYED)
Me too. But we're talking field survive here.

ELDON
(PLEASED)
Well, at least one thing is clear. Stef is a heroine. She
saved us all.

Everyone but Alley smile at Stef.

HUBERT
(PLEASED)
Thanks.

Alley growls lowly at Stef.

EXTERIOR: BULLDOG I - SPACE
The craft continues on its orbit of earth.

INTERIOR: BULLDOG I - TIME TRANSPORTER ROOM
Steward is working the controls as Stef materializes on the
pad, she is dressed in her "Evil Sidekick" clothes. Stef
looks around then back at Steward.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Welcome back aboard.

Stef smiles at Steward.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Thanks. What's up?

Steward walks over to a strange mechanical contraption and
motions Stef to follow. She steps off the pad and follows
him. They stop before the contraption. He points at it.

STEWARD
(PROUD)
Here it is.

Stef looks at the machine, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What is it?

STEWARD
(PROUD)
The answer to all our problems.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Ooo! You mean this will finally get Eldon to propose to me?

Steward rolls his eyes.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Please! I haven't had lunch yet!

Stef chuckles.

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
No. This is the MADS. Mass Alternation Delay System.

Stef looks at Steward, confused.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Come again?

Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Let me just demonstrate.

Steward picks up a figure in the likeness of Eldon and
places it on the machine. He then presses a few buttons and
the machine comes to life. The figure is bathed in bright
light. After a few seconds, the light fades and the figure
is now in the likeness of Stef. She aahs at the figure and
picks it up, she looks it over.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Cool!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
That is only the half of it.

Stef looks at Steward, surprised.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
What do you mean?

STEWARD
(SMUG)
Just watch the figure and see for yourself.

Stef shrugs her shoulders and looks back at the figure.
After a few seconds it changes back into a figure of Eldon,
Stef is overwhelmed.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Double cool!

STEWARD
(SMUG)
The best part is that I can program it to look like anything
for any amount of time before it will morph back into it's
original shape.

Stef looks at Steward, still shocked.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Where did you get this from?

STEWARD
(SMUG)
I made it from the schematics I stole from Hubert's lab. It
was originally designed to work with living creature in hope
of being able to smuggle them into enemy bases or to
transport mass armies in a simple matchbox. But they
couldn't get it to work on organics so they shelved the
project. Fortunately, I can use it just as it is.

Stef cocks her head.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
It is a neat trick. But what practical use is it?

Steward sighs.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
Come on Stef. Think big!

Stef thinks for a moment and smiles.

STEF
(EXCITED)
Of course! I could turn all my fake jewelry into the real
thing!

Steward rolls his eyes.

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
No! We could take a bomb and transform it into anything we
wanted! Then transport it to RRMC undetectable! Then at the
preset time it will morph back into a bomb and explode!

Stef gasps.

STEF
(FRIGHTENED)
Absolutely not! You promised no killing!

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
No you idiot! We transport it into an area no one goes in!

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Then what is the point?

STEWARD
(ANGRY)
The point is that they will constantly fear that next time
it WILL be in a populated area. Of course, it won't. But
they won't know that. The fear will drive them nuts. If were
lucky it may be so bad that they flee the base all together.

Stef nods.

STEF
(CONCERNED)
Like what area in the base?

STEWARD
(ANNOYED)
The refuge disposal area. It is full automated and the
stench is so bad no one goes down there. It is perfect.

Stef thinks some more.

STEF
(BLUNT)
I agree. But why should I believe that you won't pop that
thing into the a populated area.

Now it is Steward who is confused.

STEWARD
(CONFUSED)
Because I said I would. I made a promise to you that I
wouldn't hurt anyone. That is a promise I WILL keep.

STEF
(ANNOYED)
Oh. You mean like last night when you sabotaged the
Transdogmafier units and tried to kill the Rovers.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(SMUG)
So. You heard about that.

STEF
(ANGRY)
Yeah! Eldon told me all about it! How could you go against
your word?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
I didn't. First of all, I just showed up to rough them up.
Get them all confused so I could poison the food. But then
they ganged up on me.

STEF
(ANGRY)
But you pulled a gun on them!

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Of course I did. I had to make it look good.

STEF
(ANGRY)
But a fire fight broke out!

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
Yes. But who fired the first shot?

Stef calms down.

STEF
(CONFUSED)
Hubert.

STEWARD
(DEFENSIVE)
Exactly. I just fired a few rounds. I made sure to miss. But
he nearly took my head off with that missile launcher. I was
barely able to escape with my life!

Stef studies Steward, he looks sincere. She sighs.

STEF
(ASHAMED)
You're right. I'm sorry.

Steward smiles.

STEWARD
(PLEASED)
Don't be. It is okay.

Stef smiles.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Okay. What is the plan?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
Okay. Tonight I'll contact the Rovers boasting about the
bomb. They'll of course try to locate it but won't be able
to even if they are looking in the right place. The morph
doesn't make it JUST look like the object, it actually turns
it into it. Your job is to keep them away from disposal
area. That way no one gets hurt.

STEF
(PLEASED)
Got it. What shape will you morph the bomb into?

STEWARD
(BLUNT)
A Sailor VegaWolf action figure. Colley has them laying all
around the place so it won't be suspicious.

Stef becomes concerned.

STEF