Superheroes from the Supermarket: On Vacation
SUPERHEROES FROM THE SUPERMARKET: ON VACATION
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INT. BUS – DAY
The SUPERMARKET STAFF are traveling by bus to a villa for their vacation.
A huge PIZZA FREEZER stands in the aisle.
Suddenly, the lid opens.
A strange, BLUE-FACED MAN climbs out.
The SUPERMARKET SECURITY GUARD jumps.
SECURITY GUARD
What the—?! Who are you?!
The ACCOUNTANT stares at the man.
ACCOUNTANT
Where did you get so blue? You need more vitamins.
The FROZEN MAN chatters his teeth.
FROZEN MAN
I came out of the freezer...
(beat)
Someone forgot me in there.
SECURITY GUARD
Forgot you? Who forgot you?
The Frozen Man slowly looks at MR. MANAGER.
The CART ATTENDANT stares at him in disbelief.
CART ATTENDANT
You could’ve died in there! How did you survive inside a freezer?!
FROZEN MAN
That’s true. I never would’ve survived in there...
His teeth CHATTER.
The CLEANER leans forward.
CLEANER
A-a-and?!
(beat)
Are we talking to an angel now? Or did you turn into some kind of frozen zombie?
The Cleaner quickly moves farther away.
FROZEN MAN
I wouldn’t have survived if it weren’t for all the pizza within reach!
He shrugs.
FROZEN MAN (CONT'D)
It was livable.
Mr. Manager brightens.
MR. MANAGER
So technically, we saved you!
(beat)
Unfortunately, we can’t take you on vacation with us. You’re not a supermarket employee. Rules are rules.
The bus pulls over.
Mr. Manager takes two pizzas and an ice cream from the freezer and hands them to the Frozen Man for his trip home.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
Well... sorry about that, if anything.
The Frozen Man freezes.
He stares at Mr. Manager.
FROZEN MAN
That’s exactly what you said when you closed the freezer door.
The Cleaner looks puzzled.
CLEANER
I don’t get it.
He scoots closer.
FROZEN MAN
Mr. Manager is the one who forgot me in the freezer.
MR. MANAGER
What?!
Mr. Manager recoils.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
I don’t remember anything like that! That’s slander!
He points toward the bus door.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
Sir, please leave the bus!
FROZEN MAN
I have every right to be on this bus!
He points to himself.
FROZEN MAN (CONT'D)
I’m the intern you hired to work in the meat department!
The BUTCHER lights up.
BUTCHER
Finally! I’ve got an assistant!
MR. MANAGER
I don’t remember you!
FROZEN MAN
You were showing me around the store when you banged your head back in the stockroom. Then you fell on your butt inside the freezer and — excuse me — knocked your memory right out of your head.
Mr. Manager stares at him.
MR. MANAGER
What exactly are you implying?
The Cleaner suddenly raises a hand.
CLEANER
It happened!
Everyone turns to him.
CLEANER (CONT'D)
Mr. Manager really did say, “Sorry about that, if anything.”
Mr. Manager looks alarmed.
CLEANER (CONT'D)
But he said it to ME, not you!
The Cleaner points indignantly at himself.
CLEANER (CONT'D)
To ME! After he stepped on MY foot while closing the freezer door!
He points accusingly at the Frozen Man.
CLEANER (CONT'D)
So please stop making up stories about our Mr. Manager!
ACCOUNTANT
Sucking up again.
Mr. Manager nods slowly.
MR. MANAGER
That I remember very well.
(beat)
I remember everything...
He suddenly looks uneasy.
Mr. Manager turns to MS. PARROT.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
You have the first-aid kit, right? I’m suddenly not feeling very well.
Ms. Parrot pours him a few drops of SEDATIVE.
Mr. Manager drinks it.
A beat.
He takes a breath.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
All right. Fine!
He gestures toward the Frozen Man.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
Everyone, meet our intern and the Butcher’s new assistant.
(to the Frozen Man)
And these are your colleagues.
Mr. Manager forces a welcoming smile.
MR. MANAGER (CONT'D)
Welcome aboard.
(beat)
Sorry about that, if anything...
The Frozen Man immediately points at him.
FROZEN MAN
Everybody heard that, right?!
He looks around triumphantly.
FROZEN MAN (CONT'D)
That’s exactly how it happened!
Mr. Manager says nothing.
He quietly returns to his seat and sits down.
