*We open at Lauren and Micky's house. It's late at night, just before midnight. Lauren and Micky have just gotten into bed.*
Mick: (Sighs) It's nice to be sleeping in our own bed again. Not that the riverboat cruise and staying at Mike's Aunt Kate's house wasn't great and everything, but...
Lauren: But the riverboat felt like sleeping on a waterbed, *shrugs* and Kate’s wasn’t home.
Micky: I'm glad we're home now. After that crazy poker tournament...
Lauren: No more gambling, seeriously.
Micky: Ever. I'm even going to avoid the poker games at our parties.
Lauren: Good.
Micky: I think that tournament finally taught me a lesson about gambling.
Lauren: Had to beat it into you.
Micky: Yeah, literally. I don't know how Mike managed to win that thing, but from now on, when he wants to play poker with his buddies, he can do it alone.
Lauren: I'm proud of you, Mick.
Micky: Since you're so proud of me, how about we do something else that'll make you proud?
Lauren: It's getting pretty late, Mick...
Micky: Aw, babe, we haven't in a while! Not even while we were on vacation!
Lauren: And you know whining doesn't help. *folds her arms*
Micky: (Cuddles closer) Babe, please...
Lauren: Mick... *pushes him away gently* I'm sorry, I'm not in the mood. Good night, Mick. *kisses his cheek, then settles under the covers*
Micky: (Sighs) Night, babe. (He settles under the covers as well.)
*The camera pans over to the night light. When the camera cuts away, we see a different room, lit by a night light. We hear some familiar chuckling and muffled whispering as a black light appears in the room. The lights come on.*
Alex and Zelda: (In unison; big grins) Surprise!
*Lauren and Micky start, surprised. They're still under the covers as they were at home.*
Micky: What the hell?
Lauren: Uh Mick, I don't think we're at home anymore.
Micky: *looks around the room* Off hand, babe, I'd say you're right.
Alex: I'd say you're right, too. (Smirks)
Zelda: You're here because our new Boss wants you to be.
Alex: Smart man.
Micky: Why? And who IS this new boss of yours, anyway?
Alex: Uh-uh, Savage, all in due time. The Boss doesn't want to reveal himself just yet.
Zelda: In the meantime, while he isn't here (she sits next to Micky), why don't we have some fun?
Alex: (Sits on the other side, next to Lauren) I like that idea.
Micky: It's getting a little cramped in here.
Lauren: *moves so close to Micky, she's almost on his lap* No kidding. I'm not fond of the company, either.
Micky: Come on, you two have each other! Aren't you tired of us by now?
Alex: What's wrong with the company? (He leans over Lauren, trying to pull her in his arms)
Micky: Back off, jackass!
Lauren: Yeah, what he said.
Zelda: I happen to think we're wonderful company. (She strokes Micky's curls)
Micky: *glares at Zelda* Do NOT touch the hair!
Zelda: Ooh, but I LOVE the hair! (She strokes it more) And the chest, too. It's not a bad one, considering how thin you are. (She runs her hand down his chest)
Alex: (He runs his fingers along Lauren's cheek) Hey there, cutie.
Micky: *grabs Zelda's hand from his chest* Off limits, lady!
*Lauren slaps Alex.*
Alex: (He just grabs Lauren harder) God, I love it when they play hard to get!
Micky: *turns to Alex* Back off, Alex! *shoves him away*
Zelda: (Her other hand ends up stroking his cheeks) Is that better?
Micky: *turns back to Zelda* No, it isn't.
Lauren: *turns to Zelda* Yours is over here.
Zelda: Can't we all share?
Alex: (Narrows his eyes at Micky) I'm tryin' to be nice here and not knock you into next Tuesday, Savage. I don't want to get on the Boss' bad side.
Micky: Oh, please. You, nice? Since when? Besides, we're not into a menage a quatre!
Alex: I've only touched her. (Wiggles his eyebrows) I could always join Zelda and have fun with you.
Zelda: Why not?
Lauren: *eyes widen* Both of you keep your mitts off him and me!
Micky: Or else I rocket both of you into next year.
Alex: Oh no, you don't! Zelda, grab her. I'll do him. (Alex's hands fly to Micky's temples. He rubs Micky's head; Zelda does the same to Lauren)
Micky: No! *tries to remove Alex's hands from his head, but his arms drop and he slumps. Lauren slumps next to him.*
Alex: Good, good. (Grins at Zelda) I think the Boss will be pleased, don't you?
Zelda: VERY pleased. He's quite interested in these two.
Alex: (Smirks) Can't say blame him. They're certainly the most interesting of the bunch.
Zelda: Definitely.
Alex: Shall we begin? You take one side, and I take the other?
Zelda: Sounds good to me!
*As the two devils lean over Lauren and Micky, we fade from the room to black. We open back on the night light...and Micky shooting up in bed and screaming.*
Lauren: *jolts up* Mick?! *reaches for his shoulders*
Micky: Oh my GOD...they...they...Alex and Zelda were going to...
Lauren: *gives him a light shake* Mick, snap out of it!
Micky: Oh man Babe, they had us...we were in some room, it wasn't ours, and Alex and Zelda said they were going to...do...us, then turn us over to their new Boss! He really, really wants us! :o
Lauren: *frowns* That is not a good sign. *pauses* I wonder if they really defected from Sheila, or if they're just trying to infiltrate us.
Lauren: I can't believe you had another nightmare. *hugs him gently*
Micky: Babe, I just don't know anymore. I want to think they left Sheila. She's got to be annoying to live with. On the other hand, Alex did live with her for a few years with no problem, and Sheila DID create him to be evil. He's no Hymie the Robot, Babe.
Lauren: *sighs* Yeah, I know. Hymie never came close to some of what Alex does.
Micky: Yeah. I guess we'll just have to see if this Panther Man really can change his spots...er, fur.
Lauren: Only time will tell. *pauses, massaging his shoulders a bit* You okay to go back to sleep?
Micky: Well, since we're awake...
Lauren: Mick...
Micky: Ok, ok, babe. I should be able to sleep now. (Smiles) After all, I have you.
Lauren: That's right, and don't you forget it!
*They settle back down under the covers, Micky draping an arm over Lauren. The camera pans back to the night light and we fade out.*