STEVEN
Good
morning, class! As you know, we've had an exciting past couple weeks with our
annual music festival and competition. Each of you did a great job on your
musical recital, and we're proud to announce that you all made the top ten
finalists! Now I need to introduce our special guests. You all know our
very own Principal Lori. You may not know that she easily won this same
competition several years ago when she was in this class. For many years before
that, the world-renowned Amalek Symphonic Orchestra, with its colossal 1000
members, won every year, but that year, her solo act on the tuba blew the
judges away. Of course, after winning the contest, she wanted to keep all that
orchestra's instruments and marry their director Randy, but our former
Principal Samuel had to remind her that wasn't nice.
LORI
(embarrassed)
You weren't
supposed to mention that part!
STEVEN
Oh, sorry.
Anyway, we also have the distinct privilege of having Principal Lori's son Jon O'Saul with us today. As you may know, he has already made a name for himself, playing
the drums, trumpet, piano, organ, oboe, bassoon, flute and accordion all over
the world. That's not even mentioning his amazing talent at
singing. Audiences in Tokyo, Paris, London, New York and elsewhere have
been amazed at his outstanding talent. I'm also proud of him because he's one
of my former students. He is currently studying for his doctorate in Musical Arts
at Juilliard School in New York, and we are privileged to have him as our TA
this year as part of his internship.
JON
Thank you.
When you put it that way, it sounds all impressive. Honestly, it's just what I
love to do. You may have noticed me in the audience as each of you did your
recitals, and I've gotta say I'm impressed with your talent. As you know, the
10,000-member orchestra Go Lithe has won the competition every year ever since
my mom defeated the Amalek Orchestra. But I'm excited to announce that this
year we have a new winner. The judges tell me this is the youngest champion
they have ever seen, and they have asked me to give the prize and their congratulations
to Davey McJesse! (applause) Since he performed way beyond anyone's
expectations, and by himself he defeated the Go Lithe Orchestra with just a
harp, Juilliard has authorized me to give him a scholarship to attend our
exclusive school where he will receive top-notch training in music. Not only
that, but until he's old enough to attend Juilliard, I will be giving him
personal lessons. (more applause)
STEVEN
I think I
should point out that Lori has beat out 1000 musicians, but Davey has beat out
10,000 musicians. That is an amazing accomplishment, and we're proud that both
of them come from our school.
LORI
Wait, what?
That’s no fair! Holding the record was my greatest and proudest accomplishment!
There must be some mistake. [She storms
off to the side]
SCENE 2
3 days later. Steven and Jon are
having a conference.
JON
Davey tells me
that my mom is really jealous of his accomplishment. His tutoring sessions are
going great, but he seems to be scared that she’ll do something to get revenge
because he outdid her. It just doesn’t sound like something she’d do! We
decided that he’ll miss lunch tomorrow and hide. Then we’ve arranged a signal.
I really don’t think she’d do that, but I trust Davey. I know where he’s
hiding, but I won’t tell anyone. He always eats at her table in the cafeteria,
so she’s sure to miss him. We’ll see how she reacts. Davey and I will meet
afterwards in his hiding spot. I’m so sure that Davey is mistaken about how far
she’ll go that I’ve decided that if it turns out he’s right, I’ll find a video
of someone in Texas wishing him good luck. That way if my mom is near, she
won’t realize it’s a sign. I hope he’s wrong. Not only because I love my mom,
but who do I know in Texas?!
Later that day. Cafeteria.
JON
Hi, mom!
LORI
Isn’t this
lunch great? The cooks are amazing here. I never get tired of the food. Too bad Davey… Wait a minute, where is Davey?
JON
He said he
couldn’t make it. Something about having to practice for his recital next week.
LORI
What?! He
can’t do a recital! I won’t let him! I still can’t believe you dare give him
private lessons! What kind of son are you? Do you hate me that much, that you
help my rival but don’t help me? Get out of here and let me figure out what I’m
gonna do about this problem!
Later that day. Classroom.
JON [to Davey]
Well, I
found a video.
STEVEN
starts video on laptop
AARON (via
video)
You’re doing
an amazing job! Good luck in your recital next week!
JON and Davey hug
JON
You were
right. If you ever need help, you have my phone number. We’ll have to do our
private lessons in secret, and I’m afraid we’ll have to secretly reschedule
your recital. My mom is too jealous of you for the recital to work as we were
planning. I’m afraid she’d do something to interrupt your performance or make
you look bad. In fact, it might be a good idea to lie low for a while until my mom
has a chance to calm down. You’re a great friend, and I know you’ll go far. In
fact, I think you’ll beat even bigger orchestras. Remember how Elvis was called
the King? I think you’ll be bigger than Elvis.
