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INT/EXT – WEREWOLVES' LAIR – NIGHT

 

The full moon shines through a hole in the roof as Hannah opens it, letting moonlight flood the room.

 

The werewolves walk into the moonlight and begin transforming.

 

MRS. WOLF

Well, come on, Randy.

 

Randy steps into the moonlight and transforms into a werewolf resembling an Alaskan Malamute with black and white fur.

 

The other werewolves stare in disbelief at Randy's new form.

 

RANDY

What? What is it?

 

DANNY

Randy, look.

 

Danny holds a water bowl up to Randy.

 

RANDY

It worked. I'm a werewolf. Look at my shiny black and white fur and long bushy tail.

 

Randy stands on two legs and twirls his tail.

 

MRS. WOLF

Yep. And now that you're a werewolf, we can get to helping people.

 

RANDY

And I can accompany you this time.

 

The werewolves set out to save people.

 

Randy barely makes it over a wall and sees his family ahead.

 

He tries to catch up with them, running into the streets.

 

A driver almost hits Randy, just like three years ago.

 

A Great Dane named Eliza knocks Randy out of the way.

 

RANDY

Ah, a dog.

 

ELIZA

Are you rushing to see the big doghouse in the sky?

 

RANDY

Thanks for saving me, but leave me alone now, mutt.

 

ELIZA

What did you just call me?

 

RANDY

Nothing. Just stay.

 

ELIZA

Did you just tell me to stay?

 

RANDY

Sort of. Just sit.

 

ELIZA

Did you just tell me to sit? You'd better run along before you get hurt, Sled Dog.

 

RANDY

I'm not a sled dog.

 

ELIZA

Really? You're not an Alaskan Malamute? Then what are you?

 

Eliza circles Randy, trying to figure out what kind of dog he is.

 

ELIZA

Siberian Husky? Spitz? Canadian Eskimo Dog?

 

Eliza tries sniffing Randy's butt, but Randy jumps away.

 

RANDY

Hey. Stay away from my butt, weirdo.

 

ELIZA

I'm a weirdo? You're the one who knows nothing about being a dog.

 

RANDY

For the last time, I'm not a dog but a boy. You know, a human boy.

 

ELIZA

Yeah, right. What happened? Did you do a brain swap with your dog?

 

RANDY

No. I don't even own a dog. I hate dogs, and so does my family.

 

ELIZA

So you hate your species? You and your family.

 

RANDY

No. We love our species. None of us is a dog; we're all humans. Look.

 

Randy stands on two legs and puts his paws on his hips to prove he is human.

 

Eliza looks confused and asks if Randy is okay.

 

Randy falls but catches himself and stands on a fence on two legs.

 

RANDY

Just fine. Just like to stretch before walking.

 

Randy tries walking on two legs, but can only manage four legs since he is a werewolf.

 

RANDY

Rats.

 

ELIZA

Did you hit your head or something?

 

RANDY

No. I feel fine. In fact, why am I explaining myself to a dog?

 

Randy walks away, but Eliza grabs him and hides them both in an alley.

 

Eliza covers Randy's mouth to keep him quiet as the dog catcher's truck passes by.

 

The dog catcher looks around but doesn't see any dogs to catch and drives away.

 

After the truck leaves, Randy struggles to breathe and asks Eliza to let him go.

 

Eliza lets go and checks if the coast is clear.

 

RANDY

Thanks for saving me again.

 

ELIZA

You're not from around here. Are you?

 

RANDY

Of course I am; this is my hometown. I was born and raised here.

 

ELIZA

Then why are you completely unaware of cars and the dog catcher?

 

RANDY

So I don't get out much—big deal. Excuse me, I have some unfinished business to finish.

 

Randy and Eliza go in opposite directions.

 

Eliza jumps into a dumpster and digs for food.

 

Randy walks away but looks back at Eliza.

 

RANDY

Stupid dog.

 

Randy bumps into a dog and falls to the ground.

 

The dog turns around and glares at Randy.

 

DOG

You calling me 'stupid'?

 

RANDY

No. I didn't even see you.

 

Randy runs away quickly.

 

He runs into another vicious, snarling dog and screams.

 

Randy runs away before getting into real trouble.

 

Eliza sees Randy running scared and tackles him, pinning him to the ground.

 

ELIZA

Calm down. You're safe now.

 

RANDY

That alley was too heavily populated.

 

ELIZA

Duh. That alley belongs to stray dogs who have yet to be caught by the animal control officer. They hide when he's around. As do I. I've avoided the pound for years.

 

RANDY

Good for you. I bet you're the best there is.

 

ELIZA

As a matter of fact, I am. I'm too bright for the dog catchers. They've tried to catch me, but they can never succeed.

 

RANDY

Impressive, but my family wouldn't care. We don't worry about the dog catcher.

 

ELIZA

Good for you and your family.

 

Eliza jumps into another dumpster and begins digging for food.

 

RANDY

Yuck. Are you eating garbage?

 

ELIZA

There might be a decent meal in here.

 

RANDY

Well, you'll never see me eating garbage.

 

ELIZA

Your loss.

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