Frozen Frights #24- Snow Day

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Hello?

Everything's fine. The whole side of town doesn't have power, that's all. How are things at the hospital?

We're on generators for right now, but everyone's screaming that way.

My mom the hero.

The scapegoat.

I'm fine, Mom, I can read. I've got plenty of homework, and we've got power along with the rest of the block from the looks of things. If I need anything, I will. I promise. I do too. Go save the hospital. Again.

See you about six.

Bye.

Melting snow day. I guess it's better than nothing. Oh wash, why do you always want attention when I'm busy? Uh huh. What do we got here? Nine oh three? I tell you what, give me until ten, and after that it's you, me, a pile of blankets, and a Serenity Marathon. What do you say? Yeah, I thought so.

Hmm.

Missy Link, do what do I owe? That's what makes it so funny. How can I be bored? There's three tests next week. Our English presentation is practically here. We have that chem passion.

Ah, when are you going to learn? These things are never as bad as you think they're. All you do is talk about how much homework you have, but you're so far ahead of everybody else I think you've technically graduated.

I like to keep up.

And you worry about it all the same time anyway.

That's how I keep up. Did you really call to break my study habits?

I called because I

Uh, you gave me a ride home, remember? Sorry, no conveyance. You can come over if you like.

Carrie? It's like a mile.

It's like six blocks, and it's fifty degrees out. Your only worry is being washed away. Come over. We'll make popcorn and watch surrounding. She's not a hooker, she's a companion, and no costumes. Strictly a cat and slippers thing.

Any guys there?

Missy. No.

Let's call some up.

I know. I mean Trevor Holmquist? Who said anything about Trevor Holmqist? I do not He does? No, he doesn't.

Look, the snow day or whatever.

What do you mean?

The whole thing's just We're all kind of stuck together. Perfect small talk.

And they say romance is dead.

I knew there was that big

Call him.

Just call him and I'll come over. Really? You're never gonna do it on your own, so I'll promise to come.

You're really serious?

Yes, I'm really serious. Ah you're so infuriating so much.

Okay, well I guess I could. What about a Facebook message?

No, he must hear the

The sultry sounds of my voice sound really stupid sometimes. Remember Snowball in ninth grade? Brad Decker made me so nervous I started absolutely rambling. I think I even expressed moral outrage at the teapot dome scandal. I'm just gonna stay here with my cat and watch T V.

Thus previewing the rest of your Come on, I really want to come off.

Then come over. I don't see what the big deal is.

Carrie, what's wrong?

Missy, I think someone's here. I just saw someone walk by the house by the window. I don't know. It was just out of the corner of my eye. Missy, I don't know if the back door is locked.

Well then go check for pity's sake, you sound crazy.

I really think I saw someone. I think there's a man in my backyard. Listen. Yeah.

Go to the back door.

I don't think I can.

Don't argue with me, just go to the back door and lock it.

I'll be right back.

On the phone. No.

I did it. Is there anyone in the backyard?

Annie.

Carrie Carrie are you there? What is it? What's happening?

I'm here.

What happened?

Doug Gardner just signed his death warrant.

He should have seen your face.

Doug, what do you think you're doing?

He should have seen your face. It was classic.

Is he still there?

Hey, what are you doing today?

Go home, dog.

No, really. I'm sorry, just what are you doing?

Talking to Missy on the phone and ignoring you. Goodbye.

I was thinking.

that your trespassing? I was thinking the same thing.

You know, there's a new coffee shop they're opening down at the grocery store. We could go down for some hot chocolate.

He really did.

A hot date with a cocoa king.

So I was thinking about it.

Doug, the grocery store is in the part of town without power. Yes. It's very unlikely they'll make hot chocolate without the benefit of being able to heat water. So why don't you head home before I call the cops?

Can I come in?

No,

No, it's important. I saw a guy in you.

yard. There is a guy in my yard. He's six nine, weighs about fifty pounds, and loses sleep at night over whether he likes Kirk or Picard more. Turn around and leave my property now or I will call the cops.

Really?

Really? And don't you ever scare me like that again?

I'm sorry.

Now get out.

I'm I'm sorry.

Mary Fro us.

Comprehensile do we even know what that Oh forget it.

Hmm, that was good wash. What do you say to Heart of Gold next? No, we're not watching Shindig. We already watched Shindig. And they always get nervous at the dueling scene. Huh. I don't recognise that number. Hello?

Hello Carrie, this isn't a stunken.

Next door. Oh, hi, I'm sorry I didn't recognize your number. I would have picked up sooner. What never mind. What can I do for you?

I just wanted to make sure you were all right dear. I saw the mango pulling.

Oh no, misses Duncan. That was just a boy from school. I didn't let him in or anything.

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Oh what who else did you see, Mrs. Duncan?

The same man, twice.

Uh twice, you said? What? You said you saw the man twice?

Yes, once a couple of hours ago, and then again...

Mrs Duncan, I I don't think you I don't think there's anything to worry about.

It's not the meter reader. I know that the meter reader comes later in the month.

Thank you, Mrs. Duncan, but everything's okay over here. I have to go, ma'am. No, ma'am, I'm really sorry, I have to go. Thank you.

Missy, something's wrong over here.

Trevor couldn't fit

No, you know my next door neighbor, that crazy old Mrs. Duncan? She just called up to tell me someone's been snooping around my house. A man.

Well if it's a man that's not.

This is serious. I think maybe I think I did see something. Can I come over there?

What about calling Trevor?

Forget it. I just don't want to be here right now.

But my brothers have call of duty going on the surround sound downstairs. You can't even hear yourself think over here.

That's perfect. I said I'll be right over.

Thank you so so much.

No problem. Just keep the door closed and the animals shouldn't bother us. Except I'm pretty sure Jared has a crush on you.

Sweet. Which one is he?

They're twins, Carrie. Mom can't even tell them apart some days. I say there isn't much of a point. Hey, are you alright?

This whole thing at home just has me.

I can see that. You could call the cops, you know. I mean your neighbors saw him too, so it's not like they wouldn't believe you.

Oh, I know. Even if I was crazy, they'd come over anyway. Most of the guys in the forest worked with my dad.

Well there you go. They're like your dad's now. I'm sorry.

No, it's okay. Thing is, I bet most of the guys in the forest would feel the same way. When my dad went to Afghanistan, they all wanted to help out. When he didn't When we got word from the corps, they all came to the house.

Have you heard anything recently?

No, he still listed MIA. This elderly hippie came to my house last month to tell us about the MIA movement. He made me so mad.

What do you mean?

Well those Vietnam guys they're talking about bringing back body. Not even a body sometimes, just a tooth or a dog tag. It's not the same for us. Some days I actually see my dad walk into the living room, hear him and everything. Desert Camels with the Marine Corps hat. He smiles at me.

Carrie, are you sure this is healthy?

Well, apparently not'cause I'm seeing things now.

It's being cooped up like this. It's not good for you. We should all move to Florida.

Ugh, have some imagination. What about the British virgins? Excuse me.

Excuse me?

The British Virgin Islands you purv? Perfect, pristine, sandy beaches, friendly people.

Have you been there?

No, I read about it. It's like my special place. Stuff gets too intense. I close my eyes and go there.

Yeah, I have the same thing, only mine's the Abercrombie store.

You're funny.

Who is it?

It's my mom. I left a message telling her I was coming over here.

Geez Carrie, cut the umbellcle.

Hi mom, I'm at Missy's. What? Who is this? Who is this? How did you get my mom's phone? Who is this?

What's up?

Yeah.

Shouldn't be afraid of guys, Carrie, you're right as a sheet.

Shut up.

Hey.

Just I'm sorry, just hello? Janet Rogers, please. This is her daughter. It's an emergency.

You don't have to get all bent like that.

I'm really really sorry, Missy, but there was a guy on my mom's phone. I don't know if you Oh, Mom, are you all right?

Are you all right? They said it was an emergency.

Uh Mom, where's your phone? You have it? Mom, I just got a call from your number. It was some guy.

That's impossible. I've had my phone with

Yeah.

I slipped it into my pocket.

I'm I'm a little freaked out.

Why don't you get out of the way?

I'm at Missy's.

All right, that's just as well. Why don't you stay there?

All right, How are things going down there?

Utter chaos.

Mom? Never mind. I love you.

Hopefully.

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Bye bye.

Missy, please, can't you tell I'm a little freaked out?

You're always a little freaked out.

How do you do that? How do you make a call in someone else's number?

I'm sure there's a way. You just need a big enough nerd to know how. I'm sure Doug the Leech probably knows.

Yeah yeah you're right. Don't you see? He got upset with me for kicking him out, so he's pulling some kind of geek prank.

That jerk.

Yeah, that's what it is. That's gotta be what it is. What? I don't know. I'm just I guess I'm not going to be good company. I should just go.

Don't worry about it. Besides, if Doug is pulling stunts like that, he could get worse. He could I don't know, burn down your house with his death ray.

You imagine a boy like Doug with a death ray?

Yes, yes I could, and it's not pretty.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks again.

No worries. Got me out of the house anyway.

Do you want to stay for dinner?

Love to. You have no idea. Unfortunately I'm supposed to feed the animals at home. Two boxes of mac and cheese and I'm back to my room.

How was I, brother?

No, you really don't.

Okay, a big brother. A big brother who would always protect me and take care of me and check the house for I don't know.

I think you just described a guy. Any guy. And the fact that you think of him as a brother is a little disturbing.

I don't want a guy.

when you need someone to check the house for monsters. Right. That's how it starts. First you're asking them to check the back door. Next thing you know you're pregnant.

Ha ha

What's wrong?

Oh Missy, the front door. My front door is open. Call them. I don't want to be a bother.

Missy, what would your dad tell you to do if he was here?

Hello, this is Carrie Rogers at nine oh six Third Street. I I have to report a home invasion.

And he found it just like that?

Yes, the front door was open.

No, this boy you mentioned. Did he threaten you in any way?

Oh nothing like that. He's really pretty harmless, just annoying.

Well, let's hope he stays that way. We've been all through the house. There's no sign of anything being disturbed. Is anything missing?

Not that I can tell.

Well, I guess there's only one thing I can think of

I know.

Are you sure you closed the door when you looked?

I told you I went out the back. The front door hasn't even been opened in yet.

Still, if no other possibility exists.

I know.

Ank you should go see your mom for a while. When the two of you come home together, check everything thoroughly and let me know, okay? There's a chance the door just blew open.

Okay, I will.

You know, I say a prayer for your dad every day. You wait. He'll be home before you know it.

Thank you.

Take care now, girls.

Thank you.

He's cute.

Missy, he's married with six kids.

Domestic types are attractive sometimes.

No, I just said that to placate him. Mama's up to her eyeballs with this power thing. I'm not going to bug her that.

You mean you're staying home?

Yeah, I'll be fine. You know, I don't even know if the door was locked or not. We always use the back. So we kind of forget the front door is even here sometimes.

Well I can stay with you a little while.

I wonder where Wash got to. Oh no, do you think he got out?

I don't know, it's your cat.

Wash

Here kitty kitty You aren't gonna walk around the neighborhood doing that, are you?

Help me find him. He's an indoor cat with no front claws. He's probably terrified out there.

Oh jeez.

What about a can of tuna?

He hates tuna. He loves cantaloupe, don't ask me why. Here, washi come out please. There's nothing to be afraid of.

Nothing is said maybe somebody sees us crawling around in the mud in front of your house.

They're so shallow sometimes. I'm going in there.

Crawling under the porch? You'll get all filthy.

I have to, he's scared.

He's a cat. He'll come out when he gets hungry.

Yeah, and by then he'll probably have pneumonia. Ew. I think other cats have been down here before. I think it's the bathroom.

Uh Carrie, don't even think about that. It's making me sick.

Making you sick? I'm the one crawling in it. Ugh. Ew! Wash you owe me big time for this. Come on, come on.

Come on, get out of this.

Wash, come here now. All right, cat, we'll do this the hard way. By the scruff of the neck. What? Shut up, shit. Who's there?

What what is it? Harry, what happened?

Please.

Carrie, what's wrong?

Where's Wash? I heard a voice under the house.

A voice.

Missy, I heard my father's voice.

Thank you again for staying.

You sure you just want sweatpants? You've got those really cute skinny jeans.

Me comfort, please. I don't think I can handle anything. Thank you again.

Quit thanking me. I should throw out these clothes. I can smell the cats from here.

So can wash. You won't leave them alone.

How could you do that? Like

Love of tiny creatures? Of course I could strangle him now.

Can't blame a cat for wanting out on a nice day.

I know. Could you hand me my wall?

Why do you even wear one of these? I just use my phone.

I can't always find my phone. Besides you keep track of time better this way.

But time is it anyways?

Where's your phone?

It's in your room. Don't look at me like that, said

It's about five.

It is? Oh no, I gotta get home before those animals get hungry.

Yeah.

Yeah, about that. Do you want to come back with me? Your mom already thinks you're there.

Um, I don't know.

Gary, what is it?

I just feel so stupid. I mean I'm hearing things. I feel like I'm letting my imagination run away with me.

So your solution is to stay in your big house all alone?

Oh look, I know myself. The longer I wait to confront this, the harder it will be. I was just stressed out by everything and started I don't know, hallucinating, I guess.

Which is all the more reason to come home with me.

I would if there was anything at all to fear, but there's not. You're not.

Yeah.

I think her eyesight is like twenty to million, and she's too vain to wear glasses.

The front door.

We never use it. It could have been a jar, temperature change warps the door jam and it pops open.

Okay, do I have to mention the voices?

Missy, I hear voices in my head. Is that really a surprise?

Yeah, okay. If you insist on being all independent and everything.

And you're just a phone call away. If I freak, I'll come over.

Okay. Gotta go.

Right, later.

Later, dude.

Where did that cat get to?

Wash! Wash it!

There you are, I could have strangled you. Yeah, I know. Call of the wild, right? Well I hope you learned your lesson, indoor kitty from now on, all right? You know, Wash, I wish I was an indoor cat, but I'm always heading out to that big, dangerous world. So much nicer in here. Safer too. What's your problem? Fine, leave me all alone, see if I care. You know, Wash, you keep this up, I'm gonna replace you with a boy. As if that could ever happen.

Hello Carrie. I've been watching you.

What are you doing here?

I met your father once.

What?

He came to my house and my dad had been drinking. I liked him. I sound a little bit like him, don't you think?

Trevor, what are you doing here? What do you want?

Is this your scarf?

Trevor?

Ollie ollie oxen free.

Trevor?

Snow Day was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams. Ethan Cassera was featured as Doug and the police officer. Jeffrey Adams played Trevor Amelia Rose Sumner played Missy and Mrs. Duncan. Diane Adams played Carrie's Mom. And featuring Rachel Adams as Carrie. This program Copyright 2011 by the Icebox Radio Theater. All rights present. Learn how to support them online at their website, Iceboxradio.

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