Logan's Version

Logan's Version 2 (scene 20) - Wedding Dashers

The scene opens with Michael, Jesse, and Kelsea walking out of the kitchen with a box of cereals and their plates into the living room. They're still wearing their pyjamas.
Kelsea: Today is officially the worst day of our lives, people. After this week, we're back to acting and school.
Michael: (confused) I don't quite get. How did you not get any movie roles during this 3 week holiday?
Kelsea: That's one of the ways my acting schedule is ruined. It's a huge problem [laugh track]
Jesse: Come on, guys, we have to be in the best of moods. You know Liam's parents are coming over today to meet Trevor for the first time. (excitedly) They're going to be so impressed!
Kelsea: Really? (scoffs) My mom said the first time I saw Nigel as a 1 year old, I simply rolled my eyes. She did say we would bond later, and unfortunately, we did [laugh track].
Michael: Same with Mr Logan. Looking at the bright side, Miss Zoey is getting married soon, and we're going to have some cake.
Jesse: Either way, we have to be on our best behaviour.
Kelsea: Yeah, about that. Jesse, whatever happens. Do not ruin today with your visions.
Michael: Yeah. Kelsea told me what happened last time. You never listen, nor keep your promise.
Jesse: Fine, I promise not to interfere with Zoey and Liam's parents (briefly faces the camera), our special guest stars. [brief laugh track] (turns back to Kelsea and Michael). Besides, I always keep my promise. (He drops the cereal box on the centre table before slouching on the couch) And while Liam is still having his sleep, nothing will make me stand up from this couch. (No sooner does he finish talking, then he quickly freezes in a trance-like state. The camera does a close-up on his left eye before showing the speeding green wave of light. He sees a tall, light-skinned man, most likely in his early 50s, talking to Zoey and Trevor)
[Zoey's dad: He's white? Wow, Zoey. I don't know if this might work]
(The vision quickly closes, and the speedy wave is shown. It disappears before the camera reveals Jesse's left eye again and finally his face. He quickly stands up as soon as the vision ends)
Jesse: (horrified) OH, NO!
Kelsea: (to Michael) Oh, look. Typical Jesse breaks his promise yet again [laugh track]
Jesse: (starts pacing briefly) This is bad. This is really bad!
Kelsea: What did you see?
Jesse: Liam's mom and dad know about Trevor, right? But I don't think they know he's white, especially their dad.
Michael: But that's not a problem. My uncle's five exes were all Caucasian. Except for the middle one who's Latinx. He said she reminds him of Ms. Sofia Vergara [laugh track]
Jesse: There is a problem here. He said he doesn't think the union will work out.
Kelsea: Before jumping into conclusions, he might be, let's say, culture shocked. It doesn't mean there's some sort of corny reason why he can't accept Zoey marrying a white guy.
Jesse: (sassily) Sure. There's never a corny reason to say or do stuff. Ask Michael's uncle. He'll tell you [laugh track]
Kelsea: Jesse, let's all just calm down and tell Mr Logan so he can handle this. And remember, we can't ruin this for Miss Zoey. (The three turn to the table but realize the cereal box isn't there)
Michael: Hey, who took our breakfast?! (They hear sounds coming from the kitchen. Logan comes out holding a blue bowl, a milk carton, and the cereal box. He mixes the cereals as he walks to the living room, much to their annoyance) [laugh track].
Logan: (notices the annoyed looks on their faces) This is why I always say you shouldn't talk while eating [brief laugh track]. (He sets the bowl and the rest of the cereals and the milk on the centre table) And I heard what you said about my dad not accepting Trevor. He's not like that, so let me handle this myself.
Jesse: Please, you really have to do something. We can't afford to see them upset.
Michael: Yeah, because we need to have the cake. (Kelsea quickly nudges Michael, who composes himself again) And because we care about Miss Zoey [laugh track].
Logan: Sure thing. Now, can we eat? (they all sit around the table to drink the cereals in their bowls)...

Later in the afternoon, Logan, Tracy, and Nigel are sitting on the couch. Meanwhile, Zoey and Trevor walk into the living room in the middle of a conversation.
Zoey: You're going to love meeting my dad. He's cool and funny
Trevor: That's great. But I don't know, babe.
Zoey: He's going to be OK about it. I tell him about you all the time, and he laughs about it.
Logan: (seemingly eavesdropping) Finally, Trevor takes my place as the centre of every joke ever made [laugh track]
Trevor: (dryly) Haha, very funny [laugh track].
Zoey: (to everyone) Now, remember, we have to make today very memorable. So, Tracy and Nigel, please don't flirt while we're eating. It's gross. Also, Logan, do not bring up any corny jokes. Dad hates corny jokes. Most importantly, Nigel don't do that face in front of my mom (Nigel has a creepy smirk on his face, which Tracy grimaces at) [laugh track]
Nigel: This is what helps me get the ladies.
Tracy: And this is what helps me get turned off [laugh track]
Logan: You forgot Jesse and Kelsea have to be here as well. The dining table is made up of 8 chairs; we can't throw away one kid.
Tracy: (raises up her hand) We could throw away Nigel [laugh track]
Kelsea: (walks in unannounced) I vote myself. I just got out of a movie shoot where my supposed parents create drama every week. I can't afford to be involved in another [laugh track].
Jesse: (follows suit with a juice box) You mean full of drama, like Michael's uncle?
Logan: The one who ruined his meet and greet with Sofia Vergara?
Zoey: I will never forget that weekend. (fumes) I was this close to working with her on that TV show [laugh track].
Tracy: (brief laugh track) OK, what have I been missing before I met you guys? [laugh track] (Just then, the doorbell rings. Zoey exhales before facing everyone else. They all stand to look cool and comported).
Logan: You guys, remember to play cool. And yes, Nigel, I already feel weird that the word "cool" is coming from my mouth [laugh track]. (Both Zoey and Logan open the door. Standing at the door are their parents) [applause track]. (While their dad is light-skinned, their mom is chocolate in complexion and most likely in her mid 40s).
Zoey: Dad, you're here (hugs her dad).
Logan: (smiles) Mom.
Their mom: (hugs Logan) Awwwn, my baby is grown so big. (She releases herself before smirking) The money rushing in real good, isn't it?
Logan: (does two thumbs-up) Uh, yeah!! [Laugh track]
Zoey: So glad you could make it after such a long time.
Their dad: Zee, a lot happened that stopped us from visiting earlier.
Their mom: OK, Gregory. That fake allergy emergency to avoid meeting with Mr Ryan at the neighbourhood watch doesn't count [brief laugh track].
Logan: (talks in an English butler accent) Either way, welcome to our humble abode. (pretends to show them around the house)
Gregory: (whispers to Zoey) You told him about the corny jokes, right? [laugh track].
Logan: Mom, dad. (introduces Jesse) First off, this is Jesse, the little boy who's been living with us. He used to be one of my students.
Jesse: (smiles at their parents) Hello, Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Tricia.
Tricia: (surprised) Oh, wow. It's really impressive. How does he know my name?
Logan: He's really, really smart.
Tracy: (with a sassy smile) Remove one really, and we have your regular Jesse without the complications [laugh track]. (Zoey and Logan give her a glaring look, implying that they don't know about Jesse's psychic ability. However, they continue their introductions).
Zoey: Anyway, this is Tracy in the flesh. I know you've seen in some of my pictures and posts. She's my manager and my friend as well.
Tracy: (with a calm tone) It's an honour to meet the couple who bore and raised these wonderful children. (She exchanges handshakes with them)
Logan: (with a surprised expression, turns to Nigel) Does Tracy actually sound like that? I know her to be a wild cat.
Nigel: (smirks) Yeah, when we're alone [brief laugh track]. (Logan grimaces at him and rolls his eyes)
Tricia: (stares at Nigel for a while) Hey, I recognize you. You're the "Bernie" guy in that thriller movie that came out last year about the haunted pool. Unless that wasn't you, because you had blond hair in it.
Nigel: (smiles) Yeah, that's still me. I'm Nigel, though, not Bernie.
Tricia: Angel, huh? (flirts) If I weren't married, I'd go for an angel like you [laugh track].
Gregory: (sassily) But unfortunately, you are [another laugh track].
Zoey: (slowly holds Trevor's hand as she smiles) And this is my fiancé and the love of my life, Trevor Hart.
Trevor: (extends his right hand for a handshake) Hi, nice to meet you, Mr Hilson. (There is a brief silence as Gregory tries to hide the surprise on his face by reluctantly returning the handshake).
Jesse: (whispers to Kelsea) See, that proves my point.
Kelsea: Oh, would you relax? [laugh track]
Gregory: (turns to Zoey) However, I have to ask. I'm sorry, he's white? Wow, Zoey. I don't know if this might work.
Jesse: (to Kelsea again) That's what I saw.
Tricia: Come on, Gregory. The Trevor guy is a complete sweetheart, even in person.
Gregory: I mean, you didn't tell me he was that white. And how did I not see his pictures?
Zoey: I told you every time, and you always laughed about it. And I sent his picture a month ago.
Tricia: (stares at Gregory with an unsurprised expression) Yes, Gregory, how did you not see his picture?
Gregory: (hesitates before defending himself) OK, the football game was on every night [laugh track]. Besides, I did see it once and assume it was your co-star.
Logan: He did co-star in a one hit wonder movie, so you're on the safe side, dad [laugh track]
Gregory: You know, the one time you make a corny joke to defend me. I'm proud of my boy.
Logan: (proudly) Thanks, dad. (to everyone) So who wants to hear the story of the -
Everyone: NO! [brief laugh track]
Tricia: Logan, I love you. But don't push it [laugh track].
Gregory: But just to clear the air, I'm fine with your decision. And Trevor, you can call me dad or Mr Gregory. Besides, we need them white babies [brief laugh track]
Zoey: (chuckles) OK, that's not how it works.
Nigel: Mr Hilson, if you want, Tracy and I could give you a white grandbaby in-law [laugh track].
Logan: (frowns) There are children in this room. Do you both mind?
Tricia: Logan, don't be ridiculous. Yes, the pretty boy should mind his words. But give them two years, and they'll know everything about it. Besides, you're a teacher. You should know that [laugh track].
Gregory: At least, these two friends are very funny. Especially the blonde girl.
Nigel: (he does the earlier creepy smirk Logan told him not to do) She said I'm a pretty boy.
Tracy: (with serious sarcasm) And you'll have pretty scars to your beautiful if you try anything stupid [laugh track].
Tricia: So, wedding preparations. When?
Trevor: We're looking at mid-July. Beginning of summer vacation.
Zoey: Most likely going to be one of the big celebrity weddings of the year.
Kelsea: With lots of cake!
Jesse: Girl, enough with the cake (walks away from Kelsea and out of the living room. She follows suit, while the adults shrug and continue discussing) [laugh track].