Ep 4: Freaky Fred

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[After the intro, the episode fades with an overview camera shot of a bus heading down a straight, narrow road in the middle of nowhere. The camera then changes to view Fred and his daughter, Bellauna sitting alone together on the bus, cast in shadows which leaves only their eyes visible.]

(Fred narrates off screen)

Hello, new friend. My name is Fred.
The words you hear are in my head.
I say, I said my name is Fred,
and I've been... very naughty.

(Bellaluna now narrates offscreen)

My father and I are going to my Aunt and Uncle's house. I'm a little different from him. I love to do spells and voodoo, you could call me a witch of some sort. But more importantly I can't wait to see my little cousin for the first time.

[The scene then changes to inside the Bagge home, Muriel makes the bed with Kylie coloring in a coloring book]

Muriel: I can't wait for that wee lad Fred to arrive!

Kylie: I can't believe you never told me about Uncle Fred. Why's that?

Muriel: Oh, you were just too young to meet him, and you were living in that boarding house.

Kylie: Oh right.

Muriel: I'm very excited because Fred has a daughter and I hope you and her will be having fun together as good cousins you are.

Kylie: Well, I hope so too! (She smiles and chuckles, continuing to color in her coloring book)

Eustace: [Working on the bathroom door lock with Courage handing him tools] That freak's not setting one freaky foot in this house!

(Fred's narration comes back)

The story I'm about to tell,
I tell you, I will tell it well,
is of my dear aunt Muriel,
and just how I've been... naughty.

Eustace: The freak's a barber. A freaky barber! With his own freaky barber shop! Where freaky things happen. Freaky barber things! [Courage shakes nervously as Eustace speaks]

(Fred's narration)

Voila! The farm! My aunt lives here
with precious pup, pretty niece and husband dear.
My heart beat fast as I drew near.
I felt so nice – and naughty.

(Bellaluna then narrates)

It may not look like it on my face, but I'm very excited to meet my cousin. Sure I may not be into the things she likes, she's probably doing what other little girls love to do like playing with dolls and reading about princesses.

Muriel: [Fluffing a pillow as the doorbell rings] Oh! That must be Fred and Bellaluna!

[Muriel walks past Courage, who is imagining all types of monsters waiting behind the door, he hides behind Kylie.]

(Fred's narration)

I thought just how excited they
must be that I would come today.
They'd shout "Come, Fred and Bellaluna! Huzzah! Hooray!
Dear boy – you look so... naughty."

Muriel: [Opens the door.] Ah Fred, me dear nephew. Oh, and Bellaluna too! What brings you to our cozy corner of the world?

Fred: Holiday. [Gives his trademark wide smile.]

Bellaluna: I can't wait to see little cousin, Kylie.

Muriel: Courage, Kylie, come and meet Fred and Bellaluna!

[Courage silently peeks at Fred, Fred looking towards Courage. Kylie walks to see Fred and Bellaluna with a small smile on her face to welcome them]

(Fred's narration comes back)

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