Back in the lobby the 10 were being yelled at…
Mrs. Raposo-I can not believe this. You could have gotten yourselves killed. What were you thinking?
Greg-Well um, I, you see…
Mrs. Raposo-Save it. I don't want to hear it. I've had it. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME!
Jesse bursts out laughing-Ha ha ha…that was a good one Mrs. R
Mrs. Raposo-EVERYTIME we go on a trip you boys screw everything up! During the summer, you completely trashed the hotel. Do you know how much all of that cost? And today…getting yourselves trapped in a cabin. You could have gotten yourselves killed!
Matt- (Puts up his hand) Um you said that already…
Chris-And actually we got trapped yesterday.
Mrs. Raposo-And I think it's time you boys learned some responsibility…even you David. No more parading around town doing whatever you please. Just because you're little pop stars, doesn't mean you aren't normal boys. Most kids your age have jobs.
Frankie-Well I personally consider what we do a job…a rather fun job.
Mrs. Raposo-I'm not saying it's not a job, but for the next 2 months, while you're not on tour, I think it's time you boys get real jobs…with real hours…and real bosses. And I want you all to get separate ones.
Greg-Mommmmmmmmm…that's not fairrrrrr.
Mrs. Raposo-Gregory don't whine! As soon as we get back from this trip, I want you all to go to the mall and look for job applications.
Frankie-But mommmmm…
Mrs. Galasso-Nope. I completely agree with Maryann.
Matt-How about the girls? They got in trouble along with us. They should be getting jobs!
Kelli elbows Matt in the stomach.
The next day, they had returned from the trip. They all unpacked and Jesse went to the doctor and got off his crutches. The next day they agreed to meet at the mall at 6pm. They all said they would meet by the carousel. When they all got there…
Kayla-Where's Jesse and Matt?
Frankie-Look behind you.
They all turned around to see Matt and Jesse riding horses on the carousel.
Kayla-Gotcha.
When the 2 were done on the ride, they all started to look around for jobs.
Greg-I call Victoria Secret!
Matt-That's not fair! I want it!
Frankie-I don't think they're gonna hire either of you.
Holly-Keep walking boys.
Kristen-Ooooooooooh! The pet store! I love that store. Can we go in for a second pleasee?
Chris-I got an idea! I'll work here! Animals are cool.
Chris got his application from the pet shop and they continued to walk.
Diana-Where do you want to work Frankie?
Frankie-Well I was considering a few places…but I'm not sure yet.
Greg-Ooh Sam Goody! Music's my life. It's perfect. I'm gonna work here!
He gets his application and they continue through the mall.
David-Why do I have to get a job?? I'm not even in the damn band. I wasn't even on the stupid beach trip! Not fair. And where am I supposed to get a job?
Kristen-Well let's see…you're 14…you can stock shelves…bag stuff…give out free samples of stuff. Oh I got it. You could work at Orange Julius. It's a cool drink place. My friend Danny works there.
David-Sounds good enough. Let's go!
They walk to Orange Julius…
Kristen-Hey Danny, what's up?
Danny-Nothing. Work is boring as usual.
Kristen-My friend David here, needs a job. Could you give him a job application to work here?
Danny-Yea no problem. We don't have enough people anyway.
He gives David a job application and they continue.
Jesse-This sucks…I'm "too young" for a job.
Kristen-Well as I said, you could stock shelves…bag stuff…
Kayla-Shh Kristen.
Greg-Poor Jester's too young to work the register.
Jesse-I know! I've got the perfect job…Wetzel Pretzel! I can roll those stupid little pieces of dough out! Perfect!
He got his application and they keep on going.
Matt-Do you guys mind if I go off on my own for awhile? I can't seem to find any jobs.
Chris-Yea go ahead dude. Good luck.
Matt goes off and passes all kinds of stores.
Matt-(Talking to himself) Ooh. Hollister. My kind of store! He walks in and goes to the front desk. "Um excuse me? Can I have a job application to work here?"
Girl-Um sorry sweetie. You have to be 15 or older to work here. Come back in a few years.
Matt-I'm 16. I'm allowed to work here.
Girl-Haha sorry cutie pie. Nice try.
Matt-(Starts yelling) Don't cutie pie me!!! I'm 16! WANT TO SEE MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE?!?! April 22nd 1985!!! (*Yes, Matt is 17…but not yet in the story*)
Girl-I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Matt-NO! I will do no such thing! I want a job application now…and that's final!
5 minutes later, Matt was being thrown out of the store by 2 big Hollister guys.
Matt-(Talking to himself) Ugh. I'm sick of being called young. I think it's time I change my image…and I think a job would be the perfect place to start the new Matt. I need somewhere thats hard core. He passes a store on his right called "Hot Topic." (NOTE…for all that don't know…Hot Topic is a store with loud scary music. It sells a lot of dark clothing…the walls are painted black. It sells punkish/rocker stuff)
Matt-Perfect…I think I found my store.
He walks in to see a guy with piercings and tattoos.
Guy-Can I help you sir?
Matt-I want a job here.
Guy-Um, no offense but you don't seem like the type to work here.
Matt-I'm going all out. I need a new image. Make me over baby.
Guy-Step this way sir.
Matt-Call me…Regnillab.
Guy-Okay…but can I ask why?
Matt-Well it's my last name backwards and it sounds more…hard core.
Guy-Whatever you say Regnillab.
Matt-Now let's go and make me over!
Diana-So Frankie…any idea on the job?
Frankie-There's nothing…I don't like anything.
Holly-How about the bookstore?
Frankie-Too quiet.
Kristen-Vans?
Frankie-No no…too loud.
Kelli-Bath and Body?
Frankie-Too smelly and girly.
Chris-Spencers?
Frankie-Too flashy.
Kayla-You're too picky.
Diana-That's it. The next place we see, you're getting a job at.
Just then, they turn the corner to see Wendy's.
Diana-There ya go. Be prepared to say, "Would you like fries with that?"
Frankie-Ohhhh no…Nooo way. Uh uh…don't think so!
5 minutes later, Frankie was sitting down at one of the tables, filling out his application.
Jesse-Oh look at the time…we're suppose to be meeting Matt at Abercrombie.
Matt-Thanks a lot Zeek. I look wicked…soo deadly.
Zeek-No prob…See you Saturday Regnillab.
As Matt makes his way to the group, he gets many stares from passing strangers. Matt-(Thinking to himself) Wow look! They look scared! This is fun.
While the group is standing outside of Abercrombie, they're all looking for 'normal' Matt. Just then…
Kristen-Oh my god! It's Matt!
Kelli-Puhleeze…that creature is not little preppy Matt.
Greg-Well, I do see the resemblance.
Kristen-THAT'S MATT!
Matt walks over… "Hey guys. I mean, yo whattup?"
All 10 mouths dropped open as they looked at the 'new' Matt. He was wearing black combat boots that came to his knees…black baggy pants with a belt that had skulls on it…his nails were painted black…he wore a black shirt that said "Anti-crombie" on it…He had a spiked chain on around his neck…3 REAL piercings up his left cartilage…a fake eyebrow piercing...His hair was dyed blue and it was gelled up into big spikes.
Kelli-MATT! (Almost in tears) WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE?
Matt-My name's not Matt.
Kelli-Oh thank god. Guys, it's not Matt.
Matt-My name's Regnillab…Ballinger spelled backwards.
Chris, Frankie and Greg-Loser!
Chris-What is wrong with you? Is this a joke?
Frankie-You're kidding right?
Matt-I kid you not. I mean…what's so funny? It's the new me.
David-Mommy's gonna flip. But ooh, can I have all of your old clothes Regnillab?
Matt-On Saturday, I start working at Hot Topic. Zeek's gonna show me the ropes.
Diana-We shouldn't have let him go look for a job on his own.
Kristen-Um guys…the mall's closing soon…I think we should go home…Regnillab, are you coming, or do you live in a cave now?
David-You're not gonna go and like bite the head off my ferret right?
Matt-Maybe…if you get me in a bad mood.
At this point, Kelli was hyperventilating.
Kelli-I can NOT handle this. You better change back or else.
Matt-Or else what?
Kelli-Or else…we're through.
Matt-Yea, yea, whatever. You'll learn to love Regnillab.
They all go home…even Regnillab who doesn't live in a cave, as of now.
The following Saturday, they all went to start their new jobs. The girls came too, to make sure everything went okay…even Kelli, who still isn't happy with the 'new Matt'…
Chris-It's off to the pet store!
Kristen-Yay! Let's go. We'll see the rest of you later on.
Chris-Hello. I'm here to start my new job.
Lady-Oh hello Christopher. How nice to see you on time. Now time's a wasting and we've got cages to clean, dogs to groom and animals to sell. Put this apron on and let's get to work.
Greg-C'mon Holly. I gotta sell cd's! He walks into Sam Goody…changes into the shirt all of the employees wear, and begins his job.
Greg-Where do they keep those Dream Street cd's? Oh found them. Oh my god!
Holly-What?
Greg-There's only two left. I have to put a shipment in for more right away!
Customer-Hello sir. Can you help me? I'm looking for a good boy-band CD. Something like…
Greg-You've come to the right store! I have just the boy-band for you…
Customer-How about Backstreet Boys? Nsync? O-town?
Greg-Oh please…those are a bunch of old men. (*No offense to anyone who likes them*) "You need the boyband of the future…I'm talking about Dream Street."
Customer-Dream who? Isn't that a girl group?
Greg-No no no…Dream STREET. They're today's biggest thing. You should buy a cd…or 2…get one for the car, the kids, the spouse…the neighbor's…their friends…birthday gifts…party favors…St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner.
Customer-Um, I think I'll pass. Bye now. She says half running out of the store.
Holly-Well that didn't go to well.
Greg-That lady had problems. Customers these days. They ask for your suggestions and they don't even take it. Sheesh.
Frankie-I can't believe I have to wear this.
Diana-Aw you look cute in that little shirt. Now don't forget the Wendy's hat.
Frankie-Ohh no. Is it too soon to retire?
Diana-Aw be quiet and get to work!
Frankie gets behind the register…
"Can I help the next customer?"
Man-Yes, can I have a #5, plain, but with cheese, onions, but no tomatoes…biggie fries…2 small frosties…no make that 1 small and 1 large…a side salad with italian dressing…and throw in one of those cheeseburgers…made the same way as the #5 but more pickles. Can I have 2 large sodas, one coke and one sprite…and that's about it.
Frankie-Um, would you like fries with that?
Man-I said that already…biggie fries.
Frankie-Do you want that biggie sized?
Man-I said that already! What, do you have half a brain? You obviously aren't smart enough for this job.
Frankie-Um, could you just repeat your order and try not to yell. It's my first day…He says with a big smile.
Diana-YES! GIVE THE BOY A BREAK! Diana yells from behind the man.
Man-You know what? I think I'll go have McDonalds.
Frankie-Have a nice day…Come again. We appreciate your business…He yells as the man walks away……. "Well that's one satisfied customer"
Diana-Yea…that's what I would call service with a smile.
David-Okay Danny…so all I have to do is take this tray after you make the drinks and serve it to the customers?
Danny-That's right. Now here's a tray…get to work!
He takes the tray and begins serving free samples.
David-FREEEEE SAMPLES! Get em' while they're hot! I mean cold…I mean good!
Danny-David…you don't have to yell. Usually when you're holding a tray full of drinks, in front of Orange Julius, with the Orange Julius shirt and visor on, people get the idea that you're giving away free samples.
David-Am I allowed to have free samples?
Danny-No, they're for the customers. Go on…give some away.
David walks into the middle of where people are walking, to give them free samples. A young girl walks up to him.
David-Hey sweet thang...can I offer you a sweet sample?
Girl-Sure why not...She takes a sip...Wow this is really good.
David-(Smiles) I made it myself...my grandma's secret recipe...
Danny (who walks out with another tray to serve samples with)-Um how about no David...I made those. And what are you talking about, your grandma?
David-Danny...can't you see I'm trying to get my mack on with this incredibly beautiful girl? He says flashing the girl a cheesy smile.
Danny-Oh yeah right...wouldn't wanna blow your cover...you're just sooo smooth...He says flashing David a cheesy smile.
David-So what's your name hunnie?
Girl-My name's Katharine...and you're David?
David-My name's David...but you can call me Dave...or David...you could even call me D.
Katharine-Right...maybe I could give you my number?
David-And maybe I could take it?
She takes out her eyeliner and receipt and writes down her number...hands in to David, and kisses him on the cheek.
Katharine-Talk to you later D.
She walks away, and David nearly falls over with the samples.
David turns around to Danny-DUDE! I think I'm in love!
Danny-And I THINK you should get back to work, before you get us both in trouble.
Kristen had left Chris in the pet shop for a little while...and an hour later, she was walking back with Kayla to see if he was doing alright with his new job.
Kristen-I wonder how his job's going...
Kayla-Yuck! It smells in here!
Kristen-Oh Kayla..be quiet...aww look at the cute little puppies!!
Kayla-Aww look..at the cute little Christopher cleaning up dog crap. Life sucks so much.
Chris-Hey guys...
Kayla-How's the job going? Having fun?
Chris-Yes actually I am...the puppies are so cute and cuddly.
Kayla-Right Chris...I'm sorry, but I'm starting to get nautious...I'm gonna go walk around. She holds her nose and walks out of the pet shop.
At Wetzel Pretzel, Jesse was busy...getting in trouble.
Jesse-(Talking to himself) This job sucks!! Working's not my thing!
Manager-Jesse, we need 2 cinnamon pretzels and 3 with no salt.
Jesse-Get them yourself! Can't you see I'm a little busy here?!?!
Manager-Excuse me?
Jesse-I don't see you doing anything important...
Manager-This is your first warning...next time and you're outta here.
Jesse-Yea yea...whatever.
Jesse continues to work on making the pretzels...As time goes by, and he gets frustrated with making the pretzels, he decides to experiment with the dough and make some of his own "naughty" shapes...just as the manager walked back over.
Manager-THAT'S IT! WHAT DO YOU CALL THIS?!?!
Jesse-I call this "boobs."
Manager-THAT'S IT! YOU'RE FIRED!!
Jesse-Actually...I quit 10 minutes ago...Later dude!
Matt...I mean Regnillab...was busy working with Zeek at Hot Topic. A customer walks in and goes up to Matt.
Customer-Yo dude...do you think that the beeswax will still work after I dye my hair with the punky spray, permanent red?
Matt-Um...sure..I guess...why not?
Customer-Okay thanks.
Matt walks away feeling very proud of his good work.
Matt-(Talking to himself) Wow...these punk rock people are cool.
Just then Kelli walked into the scary store...
Kelli-Hi Matt
Matt-Howw many times do I have to tell you? The name isn't Matt.
Kelli-Matt, stop being so immature.
Matt-Me? Immature? Look in the mirror.
Kelli-You know what? I'm getting pretty sick of you! She says walking out of the store...
Matt-Chicks...you can never win...He says shaking his head.
Back at Orange Julius, David was still busy handing out samples.
Yet again...another beautiful girl walks up to him...
David-Hey there...care to try a sample?
Girl-Yea sure.
David-Did it hurt?
Girl-Did what hurt? The drink? No..what?
David-No no...you're supposed to say what.
Girl-Okay...what?
David-When you fell from heaven.
Danny-You know...pickup lines only work when they're used right.
David-Danny, don't you have samples to serve.
Girl-Aw, you were trying to pick me up?
David-Yes, did it work?
Girl-Well how about I give you my number and you give me a call?
David-Well I'd like to know your name first.
Girl-Oh yeah...duh...my name's Carla...what's yours?
David-My name's David.
Girl-Okay David...here's my number...call me?
David-But of course!
Carla walks away as David turns around to Danny...
David-Danny....
Danny-Let me guess...you're in LOVE?!?!? He says batting his eyelashes in a sarcastic way.
David-I think I'm in LOVE.....
Greg-Well...that's it...I get off work in officially 40 seconds. And since Frankie's supposed to work for another half an hour, maybe I'll go and bother him.
Kelli-I'll join you...I don't want to see Matt anyway.
Greg-Matt? No no...you mean "Regnillab." He says making quote gestures and starts laughing.
Holly-Whatever phase Matt is going through, I hope he gets out of it soon...
Kelli-Yea me too. Well there's no use standing around...let's go venture on to visit Frankie.
Greg, Holly and Kelli walked to Wendy's where they found Frankie on break. Diana and him were sitting at a table, and Frankie had his head down.
Diana-Frankie...you weren't that bad today.
Frankie-(With his head down) It was worse than what I could ever imagine...I never thought I'd be too "dumb" to work at Wendy's.
Diana-No, you're not dumb. Maybe you're just not Wendy's material?
Greg-Hey dude...what's wrong?
Frankie-I'm not cut out for the fast food business.
Greg-Well I hate to brag, but I am a PRO at selling cd's...I get to sit in the big comfy chair with my feet up...type a few things into the computer...I get great discounts...I sample music all day...I truly have the life.
Frankie-Well...I get all you can eat fries and kids meals! And let me tell you...those frosties are good...right Diana? You had 5 or 6...But anyway...guys, I think I'm gonna talk to my boss tomorrow...I don't think I can handle this job...there's gotta be another job I'm better suited for.
Holly-Look at the time you guys...we gotta get to the carousel to meet everybody...
The 5 friends start to walk to the carousel to meet Jesse, Kristen, Chris, Kayla, David and Matt.
Everyone meets at the carousel and they discuss how their jobs went.
Greg-Sooo...how was everybody's day?
Frankie-Mine sucked.
David-I'm in love...with 2 hot girls. Carla and Katharine...what beautiful names.
Matt-How is it you get all the girls?
David-Maybe I don't look like a freak?
Matt-You laugh at me cause I'm different...but I laugh cause you're all the same.
Chris-Matt...stop using all of those cheesy lines from the shirts in that store.
David-How was your day Chris?
Chris-Not bad..not bad...Sure it smells a little...
Kayla-Ehm...a lot you mean.
Chris-Yea, but it's not that bad...I get to play with puppies all day long and recommend the proper chewing toy.
Kristen-What about you Jesse?
Jesse-Uhh...yeah...it went fine...the boss loves me.
Kayla-I went by to see you before, but you weren't there.
Jesse-Uhh yeah...that's because they had me working hard in the back room...
Greg-Guys guess what? I sold a Dream Street cd today too!
Holly-Yea...I'm the one that bought it...This boy has good persuasion skills.
Greg-Yea...I'm a natural salesman.
Diana-Well I guess it's time to go...
Greg-It's gonna be a busy week, with school and all...so in case we all don't get to talk to eachother, let's just say...meet at this same place...at 9am on Saturday.
They all agree...give quick kisses good night and leave in separate cars.
