Logan's Version

LV 4 (scene 6) - Smart Streets

Danny is seen entering Logan's living room, having directly returned from school. He drops his backpack on the couch and then opens the bigger zipper to bring out a book. As soon as he opens it, he hears several ominous gasps of shock [heavy laugh track].
Kelsea: (offscreen) Is Daniel reading?! (Danny raises his he'd towards the direction of her voice. There, at the dining table, Logan, Tracy, Simran, Jesse, Rudra, and Kelsea are staring at Danny with shock evident on their faces [brief laugh track]. Danny continues reading but slams the book shut and puts it back in his backpack. He sharply faces them)
Danny: Why are you stunned to see me reading?
Kelsea: (bluntly) You're a street kid. (Jesse quickly nudges Kelsea) [gasp track]
Danny: (calmly) I'm a smart street kid
Rudra: No, you're a street smart kid (Simran nudges Rudra)
Logan: You forgot to put another street after smart. (Tracy pokes him instantly. Logan glares at her) Tracy, seriously, you don't have to be so violent [laugh track].
Danny: I read sometimes.
Tracy: "I read sometimes"? (whispers to Logan) He doesn't answer like that. Find out what's up?
Logan: Danny, I know the only time you would answer a question in kindergarten is if we were writing a test.
Danny: That's actually incorrect. In actual fact, I have answered several questions on numerous occasions in your class, but we all chose to ignore the fact that I'm actually brainy due to the stereotype that every wild kid is basically dumb except in a few scenarios. And now, you all are hurt to see me prove you wrong, which has never happened before. (He grabs his backpack) And for someone who used to be a teacher, you making such basic archaic stereotypical comment is very disappointing, Mr Logan. (He leaves the house briskly. Tracy shakes her head slowly at Logan)
Tracy: Logan, underestimating your student like that is quite uncalled for.
Simran: You asked him to do that [brief laugh track]. I had to nudge Rudra cause he was being rude.
Jesse: Same with Kelsea here. And for someone who likes Danny, that wasn't fair.
Kelsea: I was saying the truth. Y'all know me to simply state the truth without exaggerating or lying. (The others start to murmur without stating directly that she's doing the exact opposite of what she stated. Kelsea just rolls her eyes)
Tracy: And I nudged Logan because I like it.
Logan: That wasn't even a nudge.
Tracy: We all tell ourselves lies once in a while. It's the way of (grins mischievously) lie. (She winks comically and laughs) [laugh track]
Rudra: Aunt Simran, make it stop [another laugh track]
Simran: Even though Danny might be a strange kid, he is actually brainy. I would know that he corrected Rudra on his homework a few times.
Jesse: Danny's not entirely wild. He's actually a straight A - B student.
Logan: That tracks. (shrugs) I used to be a B - C student.
Tracy: Before charisma? [laugh track] (Logan frowns at her snarky comment)
Simran: How about this? Danny hangs out with Rudra, Jesse, and Vivian at any of their houses to do their homework and also very serious paperwork. Seriously, the paperwork is weirder than their homework.
Rudra: I was once asked to fire a teacher - with a pencil. Now she's my neighbour [brief laugh track]
Jesse: Isn't that a serious problem?
Rudra: Oh, no. I have a detective uncle, and that case could go on for days, weeks, months, and years. She does not want to see Uncle Armanie's "shady" side. (He chuckles lightly) Get it? Pencil? Teacher? Detective? Shady? [laugh track]
Tracy: (with a blank expression) Make it stop, Simran. For real this time [laugh track]

Later...
Danny is peacefully doing his history assignment in Logan's living room when Logan enters with a glass of chilled water on a tray.
Logan: Hello, Danny. It's surprising to see you doing your homework on this lovely evening, aren't we?
Danny: (still going through his books) Mr Logan, speak for yourself. The only reason I'm here is because I need a quiet place to do my homework. I dont want any distractions from Harrison, Donnie, Danielle, Dana, Danny Jr. and Sunny [laugh track]
Logan: Sunny, eh? He can't be much of a nuisance. Judging from the name alone.
Danny: When you get to know Sunny, then you'll realize you prefer her in her good mood.
Logan: (evidently surprised) Her?! [laugh track]
Danny: (shakes his head) Mr Logan, why are you surprised that I care about my books? And you always overlooked my capabilities even in kindergarten because of (snickers) your precious Jesse [laugh track]
Logan: Someone is a little jealous. (pause) By the way Jesse isn't here [brief laugh track]
Danny: (slightly irritated) This, THIS, is the issue. You think just because I'm a street kid that I'm supposed to not care about any other thing than how to be destructive. And just so we're clear, I could care less about Jesse.
Logan: He's your best friend.
Danny: Exactly [laugh track]. The only reason I'm studying harder than usual is because I've to defeat my neighbour in a stereotypically ridiculous neighbourhood spelling bee contest tomorrow. And you're the 2nd person who can help me.
Logan: Who's the first person you thought of helping you?
Danny: It was either going to be my mom or Miss Tracy. And since they're both unavailable, asking Sunny for help will be the worst decision ever. She locked Harrison in his room for a week just because he missed a calculation at an algebra quiz bowl [brief laugh track]
Logan: Is Sunny the big sister or the little sister?
Danny: Yes [brief laugh track]
Logan: (sits beside him) Fine, let's just start. (He picks up a booklet titled "Spelling For Dummies" on the table) Funny. Because the owner of the book is ironically "not" a dummy [heavy laugh track]
Danny: (glares at Logan) Mr William?
Logan: It was a harmless joke. Alright, let's start...

Later...
Logan: How expensive is medical school?
Tracy: If I tell you, you'll need a doctor [laugh track]
Danny: (walks in victoriously with his backpack) I did it! I Did It!! I DID IT!
Tracy: (plainly) Danny, you're too young for that [laugh track]
Danny: I passed the neighbourhood spelling bee - again [applause track]
Tracy: Congratulations! We're so happy for you.
Logan: I'm surprised you won. (Tracy nudges Logan. He's about to glare at her, but he smiles cheekily) Hey, you got the nudge right this time [laugh track]
Danny: Thanks to me winning, Harrison is free from Sunny's wrath. (The two adults widen their eyes in confusion but decide not to ask questions)
Tracy: Anyway, you should celebrate your win with your friends. Including Jesse.
Danny: Again, don't make a big deal about him. This is my moment. But now I think about it, he's a perfect party planner.
Logan: If it helps, I vote fireworks.
Danny: (gasps) Mr William? Fireworks are for animals [brief laugh track]. We should use laser beams instead. And not the fake ones in laser tag [another laugh track]
Tracy: Danny, you sound insane. He's back! [brief laugh track]
Logan: (shrugs) No offence, but thinking about your family hurts my brain [brief laugh track]
Tracy: Are you kidding? They're so intense that Danny is the normal one.
Danny: (looks at the camera) As seen in today's scenario. (Tracy and Logan exchange confused glances before shaking their heads)
Tracy: (sighs) I give up [final laugh track]