Spots and Scissors

The television show

*Edward was seen on a TV show the next day with Peg*

TV Host: Quite a story, yes? Any questions for Edward? Yeah, get way over. Stand right up. 

Woman: What's neem the best part of your new life here in town? 

Edward: The friends I've made. *He talks in the mic*

TV Host: Any other questions? *He goes to another woman*

Woman 2: Have you ever thought about of having corrective surgery or prosthetics? I know a doctor that might be able to help you. 

Edward: I'd like to meet him. 

TV Host: We'll give that name after the show. Thank you very much. That's very nice. Anyone else? *Another woman raised her hand* Yes, stand right up. 

Woman 3: But if you have regular hands you'd be like everyone else. 

Edward: Yes, I know *He smiled*

TV Host: I think he'd like that. *He chuckled*

Woman 4: Then no one would think you're special. You wouldn't be on TV or anything. *That made Edward uncomfortable a little*

Peg: No matter what, Edward will always be special. *Everyone in the crowd applauded. Peg smiled at Edward. He remembered what Perdita told him, and he smiled at Peg and at the memory* 

TV Host: More questions? Stand right up. 

Woman 5: Your work is so interesting distinctive and unique. I wonder do you have plans to open your own salon? 

*Peg gasped at that idea with a smile. The crowd applauded Edward smiled at that as well* 

TV Host: There's an idea. Anyone else? Yeah. 

Woman 6: Do you have a girlfriend? 

TV Host: Ohhhh. 

*In the living room in the Boggs House. Kim, Perdita, Jim and Kevin were watching the show on TV*

Jim: Sure, he does. Right Kim? 

Kevin: Right, Kim? *He smirked at his older sister*

Kim: Great. Now you got him started. 

*Jim whacks Kevin's arm*

Jim: Knock it off, bubble-butt. *He told him*

Kevin: You did it. 

Jim: So? 

*On the TV Show*

TV Host: How about it, Edward? Is there some special lady in your life? 

*It was quiet for a moment as Edward continue to stare at the camera. As if he was staring at Kim. She stared back at him, having a sweet connection. Kim begins to see how sweet it was of him and her dalmatian got along so well. Then as he was about to speak, his blade finger hit the wire of the microphone, sparks fly as he got shocked. Making him fall back. Kim and Perdita were in shock, but Jim and Kevin were laughing at that*

TV Host: Uh, everything's all right. He'll take a break and we'll be right back after these messages. 

*Back home the boys still laughed*

Kim: Why are you laughing? He got hurt.

Jim: It was just a little shock. 

Kim: A little shock? *She said in disbelief. He sits back up*

Jim: I wish we'd be taping that. I'd give my left nut to see that again. 

*Perdita glared at him*

*The next day, Edward went with Joyce to see the place he will open his beauty salon. While The Boggs family and dog were at the restaurant eating*

Bill: Veloro. Veloro. Sweetheart. That hangs on the dash board. 

Peg: I've never seen that. *Edward appears*

Edward: Sorry I'm late. *The family make room for him as he sits next to Kim*

Peg: Hi, Edward. Sorry. We had to go ahead without you. Here you go. *She gives him a menu*

Bill: So, Edward, did you have a productive day? 

Edward: Mrs. Monroe showed me where the salon is going to be. *He looks at Peg* You could have a cosmetic counter.

Peg: Oh, wouldn't that be great? * She smiled*

Bill: Great. *He nodded in agreement*

Edward: And then she showed me the back room where she took all her clothed off. 

*Kim, Perdita and Peg looked at him in shock. But Kevin chuckled quietly*

*Perdita let out a low growl* 'That awful woman.' *She thought*

Bill: Edward. I can't tell you how thrilled I am. I'm just as pleased as Punch. This whole beauty parlor. that's what's going to teach you volumes. There's nothing like running your own business. I've never done it myself, but from what I gather it's the greatest satisfaction a working man can have. So I guess the bank is going to be your next step, huh? 

Edward: The bank? 

Bill: Yeah, take out a loan. Get yourself started. Nothing to worry about. With your talent and reputation, it's going to be a snap. Yup. 

 *At the bank*

Bank Clerk: No credit, no record of jobs you've held, no savings, no personal investment, no social security number. You may as well not even exist. There is no collateral. *As he goes over files*

Peg: You know. We already have a second on the house, but don't the testimonials make a difference? Did you see here, the mayor's wife can't wait to become a client? 

Bank Clerk: We simply can't do it. *Looks at Edward* Now get yourself a social security card. Establish credit and buy yourself a car. You have the side advantage. You can get one of those handicapped placards. No problem. Park anywhere you like. *Edward smiled. The two exit the bank*

Peg: I can't believe it. Really, it's just an outrage. Don't you worry. This isn't the end of it. We'll get your money somewhere. *She told Edward. Soon they arrived home, Peg went into another room while Perdita came up to Edward*

Perdita: Oh, Edward. It must have been awful what Joyce tried to do to you. Kisses told me so much. I should have been there with you, and it wouldn't have happened. I had a feeling that awful woman was up to something. She is bad news, don't let her come near you again kk.

Edward: Ok. 

*She nodded with a smile. But the worst is yet to come*