Act 1 Scene 8

Question 1

[Wabasha Crossover #2]
F: I told you!
S: But I don’t understand why–
F: –because that mayor is thinking with his fishing pole.
S: Punky! Did you hear? The guy who stabbed Harry–
F: It was the mayor!

Answer 1

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Question 2

P: The mayor stabbed Harry?
S: Mayor Markley. He also had–
F: He also had an affair with a married woman.
P: Who was it?
S: It was–
F: Mary Mayberry.

Answer 2

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Question 3

P: Mayor Markley and Mary Mayberry?
S: Mainly Mary–
F: –but many more.
S: It’s a–
F: –big scandal.
P: I love a good scandal. Long time ago, my dog got a rabies shot.

Answer 3

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Question 4

D: –and I find out from the Moron rather than my own daughter?
M: ___
D: Where will you go?
M: ___
How am I supposed to sleep at night knowing my daughter’s alone in the cold, cruel world?
M: ___

Answer 4

1. It’s not 1959 anymore, Dad. People divorce.
2. Mike’s moving out. I’ll be fine.
3. Wabasha’s not cold and cruel. . . Wabasha’s not cruel.

Question 5

D: So you come back home until you sort things out.
M: ___
D: That’s ridiculous. The room upstairs is just the way you left it.
M: ___
D: It’s settled.
M: ___

Answer 5

1. I thought I might move to a warmer climate–
2. Yeah, but–
3. Dad–

Question 6

D: No arguments. No discussion. I’ll come get your stuff.
M: ___
D: Already?
M: ___
D: To whom?
M: ___

Answer 6

1. I’m getting remarried!
2. Yup. There you go.
3. Uh. . . Jacob.

Question 7

J: Hi.
M: ___
J: You couldn’t?
M: ___
J: There’s a cat?
M: ___

Answer 7

1. I’m sorry, honey. I couldn’t keep it a secret any longer.
2. We wanted to surprise you, but the cat’s out of the bag.
3. Meow!

Question 8

D: Well, that makes sense, doesn’t it. Finally.
M: ___
D: That’s quite a turn of events. Couldn’t do better than this guy, despite the tainted lineage. Congratulations, son! Get to work on that grandchild.

Answer 8

1. Perfect sense. Okay, then. Jake and I have lots to do–

Question 9

J: What just happened?
M: ___
J: Engaged? Oh. Oh! Oh. You know, Mel, I fib to keep the peace too, but this one’s a whopper. You might want to nip it in the bud before the word spreads around town.

Answer 9

1. I told him we’re engaged so I don’t have to move in with him.

Question 10

C: Congratulations, kids. Welcome to use my place for the reception.
M: ___
H: Jacob! Glad I caught you. Got a line on a tuxedo if you’re interested. It’s got a short tear and a blood stain, but that’s the beauty of plaid.
J: Thanks, Harry, but we’re not really–
U: You’re in luck. I still have all my bridesmaids’ dresses. There’s enough colors to match everything and the gowns themselves are water proof.
M: ___

Answer 10

1. Reception? Actually, Chuck–
2. To tell the truth, we won’t be needing–

Question 11

P: Bravo!
J: Thank you.
M: ___
P: Whatever you do, don’t have a lengthy engagement. Cousin Torvale postponed right up until he burned his nose on Easy Bake Oven. So instead of a big celebration and a life-long partner, he had a painful skin graft and a miniature cake.
M: ___

Answer 11

1. Thank you.
2. Okay, then.