Lulu in LA LA Land by Elisabeth Wolf Page A

’bout we lie here until ten things, anythings, fly or float in the sky above us.
    SOPHIA
    Ok. There’s a scrub jay.
    LULU
    Oh, there’s a golden-crowned sparrow.
    SOPHIA
    Two!
    LULU
    Remember when we used to count fairy clues?
    SOPHIA
    Yeah. We’d hunt around the garden looking for signs that fairies lived here.
    LULU
    And when we found eight clues, we were convinced they were here because a sideways eight looks like fairy wings.
    The girls lie on their sides, tracing their fingers through soft grass, lost in the world of fairy figure eights. WATSON shuffles up and licks their faces. They giggle.
    A tall, lean man, JOHNNY WALKER, leans over and scoops up puggy. He’s wearing purple corduroy pants and a blue satin blazer. Johnny adores dressing up, even though he deals with Watson all day.

    CUT!! Really super quick. I wanna tell you that Watson’s manny, Johnny, is SO amazing. He ALWAYS seems to know what’s going on. He understands dogs AND people perfectly. And he can handle any situation. He plays with, cooks for, cleans up after, and exercises Watson, plus he does anything for the family that Elana needs help doing. Back to: ACTION!!
    JOHNNY
    (voice is playful, like he’s suppressing a laugh.)
    Oooh, I love when Watson makes his surprise slurp attack! C’mon, Dream Team, stop lollying around and do something useful. Let’s go shopping! Watson needs his summer wardrobe.
    Lulu and Sophia pull each other up. They follow Johnny and a waddling Watson to Johnny’s Canine Cruiser, an old Cadillac painted red with silver magnetic paws slapped on the trunk and hood.
    The girls dive into the back seat with Watson. Johnny puts on his red driving cap. The girls smile. An afternoon with Johnny Walker is just what the doctor ordered!
SCENE 5: A LESSON IN BEING TOP DOG
    INT. CHATEAU MARMUTT—LATER THAT AFTERNOON
    Lulu, Sophia, Alexis, and Johnny Walker with Watson strapped onto him in a baby sling walk into Chateau Marmutt. Alexis had to be picked up at Robbie’s house. She almost fainted from embarrassment when the canine cruiser pulled up.
    Chateau Marmutt looks like a mini-castle, with chandeliers and a back wall painted with country scenery. It’s a place a dog can be treated royally.
    Chateau Marmutt offers dog aromatherapy, grooming, haircuts, brush outs, fresh-breath treatment, and nail cutting.
    Lulu picks up a flier advertising “Marmutt Spa’s Private Parties.” Lulu files that idea away for Watson’s next birthday. If she’s doing a spa party, so should puggy!
    Dog clothes hang or are neatly folded around the store. Lulu sorts through doggie shirts stacked under a sign that boasts the clothing is “eco-friendly, zero waste, locally made.”
    SOPHIA
    (shyly)
    Does Watson need summer clothes? It’s never really cold.
    JOHNNY
    It’s got nothing to do with COLD, darling Sophia. It has everything to do with COOL! Alexis, don’t you think so?
    Alexis glances up from her iPad.
    ALEXIS
    Johnny, you could make any furry-legged creature win an Oscar for Best Dressed.
    JOHNNY
    (responding quickly and brightly)
    You’re right-o. And it doesn’t need to be furry. If Wilbur was ever up for Best Actor in Charlotte’s Web , I’d do wonders for that little piggy!
    Johnny holds up a black cashmere sweater with matching beanie.
    JOHNNY
    Just look at this number!
    Lulu and Sophia crack up, not only because of the idea of a pig in a swanky sweater, but because of the way Johnny poses while holding the pieces.
    ALEXIS
    Ya know, this shopping spree reminds me, Lulu. You should find something Watson can wear to your chi-chi party.
    Sophia shoots Lulu a confused look. Johnny jumps in and covers for Lulu, whose face has clouded with worry.
    JOHNNY
    Oh, puhleeeeese! If Watson ever attends a VIP party, I’m making his outfit. And, of course, I’ll be coming in a matching one!
    Sophia remains silent and pretends to study the bakery