An additional cast member

AM: So they call me up to their office and what is their big plan? Supergirl! Can you believe it? Supergirl?
AoT: Honestly Supergirl doesn't sound that bad.
AM: Tell me, what the hell could be worse than Supergirl?!!?
AoT: Lanis?
AM: They wouldn't!
AoT: Well they need somebody to become Lois, don't they?
AM: But Lana?
AoT: Why not? It's established Clark loves her above anyone else.
AM: She has no interest in journalism!
AoT: She never said she hated it.
AM: But...
AoT: She never published anything in a tabloid.
AM: But...
AoT: And she did a stint as editor of the Torch her freshman year.
AM: Only because Chloe got fired!
AoT: There are a lot of fans who want Clark and Lana to be the ultimate Smallville couple. Lanis would certainly work for them.
AM: Whoa, there. A lot of people?
AoT: It's the Internet. It's hard to gauge. It seems like a lot. And you know, if you listen to them Lana makes a better Lois than Lois.
AM: Al & Miles aren't seriously considering this, are they?
AoT: We all know how much they love Lana. And with Lois dead and Lana in hiding...
AM: But it's so stupid!
AoT: There are lots of different ways Lana could end up using Lois' name as she works to take down Lex.
AM: It's ridiculous!
AoT: More ridiculous than gay stones of knowledge?
AM: But Lana doesn't have any knowledge of journalism! She'd never get a job at the Planet.
AoT: All she did was ride around on horses the first couple of seasons and then suddenly she's accepted at an exclusive art school. I don't see...
[AoT's phone rings]
AoT: Hold on a second, honey. [Answers the phone] Hello? Oh, hi Erica!
AM: Oh, great.
AoT: [To AM] Shh... I can't hear. [Back to the phone.] What's that? I'm just talking with Allison. [To AM] Erica says "Hi"
AM: She can bite me.
AoT: [In the phone] Allison sends her regards. Now slow down dear, what's the matter?
[AM leans in to eavesdrop]
AoT: Problems on the set? But last time we talked everything was great. [pause] Creative differences?
AM: Heh!
AoT: If you have extra work to do, sure, we can reschedule lunch. What do they have you working so hard on?
AM: Servers her right!
AoT: I see. Well hang in there, OK?
AM: Is she hating life? I hope she is!
AoT: [Motioning AM to be quiet] Actually Kristen isn't fitting in well at all right now. [pause] No she hates it. [pause] Oh, Kristen Bell!
AM: [nervous] What about Kristen Bell?
AoT: Well I don't know her, dear. Hold on. [To AM] Do you think Kristen Bell would fit in with the rest of the cast?
AM: [Cautious] Why?
AoT: Erica says Kristen might be looking for work.
AM: Heh. No. Kristen wouldn't fit in at all.
AoT: [To phone] Allison doesn't think she'd fit in at all. What? [pause then to AM] Erica wants to talk to you.
AM: [indicates she doesn't want to talk to ED]
AoT: [In the phone] She's um... indisposed. [pause] OK. You too! [pause] We'll see you soon dear! [Hangs up]
AM: What was that all about?
AoT: Apparently this Kristen girl is on the verge of quitting and Erica has been in touch with Al & Miles...
AM: What!?!
AoT: About getting her a role on our show.
AM: Over my dead body!
AoT: Apparently Al & Miles have already made the offer. Kristen is thinking it over.
AM: That's not going to happen! [gets up to leave]
AoT: You're not going to do anything rash are you?
AM: Me? Rash?
AoT: [silent]
AM: [sits back down] OK. I can think this through. I can. I won't...
[MR walks up]
MR: Hey, did you guys hear Al and Miles have found someone to take Erica's place? I guess the Lois problem is solved.
AM: [eyes closed] I'm going to remain calm...
AoT: They hired a new Lois?
MR: Is that what you heard?
AoT: No. I just heard they offered Kristen Bell a role. And then you said they solved their Lois problem.
AM: I'm in a Zen-like state...
MR: Lois as a blonde? Don't be silly.
AM: I'm at one with the universe...
AoT: She could dye her hair.
AM: The universe is at one with me...
MR: I suppose. But I don't think they were planning on bringing on anyone new to play Lois. If they hire Kristen it'll be as a new character.
AoT: How does that solve the Lois problem?
MR: I don't know. All I know is word on the street is the replacement is writing the next episode.
AM: [eyes pop open] That's my episode!
MR: I guess you'll be writing it with her.
[KK walks by]
KK: [Warning tone] What are you two talking with her about?
AM: This is a disaster! [Get up and rushes off] Someone is about to die, possibly two someones.
[MR glances at KK nervously. AoT gives KK a "what's it to you" look. KK watches AM run off with approval]
KK: Good news?
MR: Apparently not for Allison.
KK: Excellent!

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