We Just Got Here
Part 1
by Katie
After being on the road, for what seemed like an eternity, the gang finally made it to New York City.
They crossed over to Brooklyn and drove around looking for a decent place to live. They found a nice looking building in Bensonhurst. Frank and Edna drove to Queens to find a place for themselves.
The gang signed their leases after paying rent for the current and previous month as well as the security deposit.
They moved all their stuff in and started unpacking as they marveled at how big their apartments were.
Shirley: Laverne, I can't get over how much better these apartments keep getting.
Laverne: Oh I know, This one's great, It's gonna be great living in Brooklyn again, You'll see Shirl, you'll love living in New York.
Shirley: I'm sure I will. Just think, we'll be able to go into Manhattan and shop and see shows on Broadway.
Maybe I can find a rich doctor and we can get married and live in Connecticut in a beautiful stone house and we can go yachting on the Long Island Sound.
Laverne: There goes that balloon!
Shirley: You just can't let me dream can you.
Laverne: I'll make you a deal Shirl, I'll let you dream if you clean behind the stove.
Shirley: *sees all the filth* Yugh!!! I've never seen so much filth in my life.
Lenny and Squiggy try to barge in, but, the door is locked so they pound on it.
Lenny: Hey! Let us in! How come you got the door locked!
Shirley: This is New York boys, You can't keep barging into our place anymore!
Laverne: Yeah, You gotta knock like everyone else.
Squiggy: You're no fun anymore.
Lenny: C'mon Squig, let's go down to Times Square, the women there are really friendly.
Squiggy: Hey, that's a good idea. You're not as dumb as you look.
Laverne: Don't call him stupid! *grabs Squiggy's hair worm*
Squiggy: Ahhh!! Have you gone crazy woman?! It took me all morning to get my hair perfect and you grab it!
C'mon Len, let's go, it's clear that we're not welcomed here anymore. See ya later girls.
Lenny: *rolls his eyes at Squiggy and winks at Laverne* See ya later Shirl, bye Laverne
Laverne: *smiling at him* bye Len.
Shirley: Laverne, is there something you wanna tell me?
Laverne: Like what?
Shirley: Like what? Oh honestly Laverne, It's so obvious, you and Lenny have been flirting all the way cross country. Did you honestly think I wouldn't notice?
Laverne: You're crazy Shirl, we're just playing.
Shirley: Sure, You're just playing. C'mon Laverne, I know you better than that.
Laverne: Think whatever you want, but that's all it is.
They go back to unpacking and there's a knock on the door. Laverne answers it.
Leasel: Hi, I noticed that you just moved in, I'm Leasel Cunningham, I live across the hall.
Laverne: Hi, *shakes her hand* I'm Laverne DeFazio and this is my best friend Shirley Feeney.
Shirley: Hello *also shakes her hand, notices the woman is holding a poodle* Oh what a sweet little dog.
Leasel: Oh thank you, this is Peaches, my pride and joy.
Laverne: Aww, how cute *she goes to pet the dog and it growls at her*
Leasel: Peaches you bad dog. I'm sorry, he usually only does that to the man i'm married to.
Shirley: Oh you're husband?
Leasel: No, the man I'm married to.
Laverne: Ah, hey are you related to Richie Cunningham? He's from Milwaukee
Leasel: Oh is that in Wisconsin?
Laverne: Yes?
Leasel: You're not sure?
Shirley: *smiling nervously* Of course she's sure, We're just tired from traveling cross country.
Leasel: Oh I'm sorry, where are my manners. I'll get to the point. I'm going out of town for a few days and I was wondering if it wouldn't be too much of a bother to watch Peaches for me.
Laverne: Well, we just met you and your dog doesn't seem to like me too much. I don't think it would be a *Shirley puts her hand over Laverne's mouth* It won't be a bother, you can leave her with us until you come back.
Leasel: Thank you so much. Oh, Peaches is male. Here you go *she sets the dog down* Here is a bag with all his toiletries and snacks and these bags have all his outfits. Here is a key to my apartment. Everyday at 1, he has an exercise routine and the equipment is across the hall, He likes his morning walks at 4am and breakfast at 5am. I have to go. The rest of the instructions are in this bag. Thanks bye! * She grabs her bags and leaves before they can say no*
Carmine: Hey watch it Lady! *almost colliding with Leasel* Who was that?
Laverne: One of our new neighbors, She left her dog with us to take care.
Shirley: Laverne, I couldn't stand to see that cute little dog go to a kennel.
Laverne: Shirl, that's what they're for. Besides, this dog hates me.
Shirley: He does not.
Laverne: Oh no? Watch! *Laverne goes to pet the dog*
Peaches: Grrrrr!!
Carmine: Yeah, he hates Laverne. Well anyway, Angelface are you ready to go?
Shirley: Oh Carmine, I forgot all about our date, I'm sorry, I'll just grab my purse. Okay i'm ready lets go. Laverne can watch the dog.
Laverne: What are you crazy?! He'll eat me!
Shirley: Oh he will not, he's a poodle , Poodles don't eat people! Just follow the instructions Whatshername left and you'll be fine.
Bye Laverne.
Carmine: Have fun with the dog! *he laughs as he runs out*
Laverne: Great, stuck at home with a crazy poodle who hates me. That's how I wanna spend my first night back in New York.
Peaches: Grr...
Laverne: *yelling* All right dog listen up! I'm the boss, not you. When I say jump, you jump! When I say play dead, Do it!
Now play dead!
The dog whimpers and collapses. He just lies there. Laverne is amazed at how she was able to control the dog.
Laverne: Now stay, I'm going to fix your *looks at instructions* appetizer. This dog lives a better life than I do.
She goes across the hall to water the plants and feed the fish. She takes a look around Leasels apartment . Meanwhile, Lenny walks by and sees the door open.
Lenny: Hello? Anybody in there?
Laverne: I'm in here Len!
Lenny: Laverne! When did you get your own place.
Laverne: This isn't my place, I'm taking care of it while this person is out of town.
Lenny: Hey Laverne, check out all these kid clothes.
Laverne: Len, those are her dogs clothes.
Lenny: Where's the dog?
Laverne: He's at my place, He's playing dead.
Lenny: Oh okay, Well I was gonna get a Pizza, you wanna join me?
Laverne: I can't I have to babysit the dog. Why don't you bring it over here.
Lenny: The dog or the pizza?
Laverne: The pizza Len.
He leaves and she goes back over to her and Shirley's apartment. The dog is still lying there and she hasn't figured out that it's for real.
Laverne: Okay, come and get it dog. .. *pause.* Peaches?.....*walks over slowly and shakes the dog* Peaches! Wake Up.....Wake Up Dog! Wake up!....*it dawns on her* Oh great!!! Just wonderful! Why does this stuff happen to me.
End of Part 1.
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