He takes it out of Cricket's mouth
Cricket: Hmm, ahh!
He is lying in his hammock looking very ill
Bill: You've got a fever, alright. That's what happens when you share your Popsicle with the dog.
Cricket: How dare you, Dad?! Phoenix is our steadfast protector. She deserves a treat now and then!
Phoenix: Hmmm.
He coughs out the popsicle stick. The others come in
Cricket: Family, you've heeded my call.
Tilly: We're here for you, brother.
Gramma: Quick! Tell us what you want before you give us the plague.
The room darkens around Cricket. A light above his bed gives him the spotlight
He is coughing
Cricket: Family, as you know, today I am unable to perform my normal duties due to this accursed sickness. You must go in my stead.
Bill: Of course, son.
Tilly: We'd do anything to help.
Cricket: Tilly, I need you to work with Baraka at my shift at the cafe.
She gives Tilly uniform
She puts on hat
Tilly: I'll be the best Cricket I can be.
She walks away
Cricket: Good luck, sweet sister. Now Gramma, I beckon you. You must hang out... with Remy.
Gramma: "Remy"?! Who's that?
Cricket: He's my best friend!
He takes out photo of him and Baraka and Remy
Cricket: You know, glasses, wears a sweater vest, he's standing right behind you?
He is indeed standing behind her
Remy: Hi, Mrs. Green!
Gramma: Aww, him? That boy's no fun! He's softer than creamed corn.
Remy: Hey. I love creamed corn!
He walks over to Gramma
Remy: Today's going to be so much fun!
He grabs her arm
Remy: We're going to spend the whole day together!
She rolls eyes
Gramma: Oh, joy.
Cricket: Dad, come closer.
Bill: What is it, my boy?
Cricket: I saved the most important task for you. I promised a bunch of kids. I would go to the dog park...
Bill: Yes? Yes?
Cricket: And run around with my pants full of hot dogs and baloney
He falls "unconscious", sticks out tongue
Cricket: Bleh.
Bill: What?!
Bill: But then the dogs will try to bite you!
Cricket: Exactly!
Cricket: Bleh.
He falls "unconscious" again
Bill: Why on Earth would you promise to do that?
Cricket: Because... I don't know.
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Baraka and Big City Greens Season 1
AdventureAfter losing his farm in the country town of Smalton, Bill Green and his two children Cricket and Tilly and his Tarkatan friend and uncle Alan Green aka Baraka, move in with his grandmother Alice Green (Gramma), who lives on a small farm in the midd...
