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smells fishy.
    ALEXIS
    We’re late because Lulu had to be picked up all the way at Lanikai beach.
    Linc smacks his elbows on the table and leans forward.
    LINC
    Lu, you smell like some kinda sea creature.
    LULU
    It was because of the monk seal. Right when we were gonna practice for the hula-off, we had to go save the seal pup.
    (pauses to draw a breath)
    So, can you come tomorrow? Remember? I asked you before. My Ohana Camp’s in the O’ahu Hula-off. It’s at twelve noon.
    Fiona bends toward Lulu, looking her in the eyes. She’s firm and clearly used to being in control of a situation.
    FIONA
    First, tell us the big fish story.
    ALEXIS
    It’s really boring. I’ve heard it ten times.
    Lulu grabs an eggroll from the table and chomps off the end. Steam floats out. Lulu’s eyes water from the heat in her mouth.
    Alexis shakes her long hair.
    ALEXIS
    Here’s the hula story. Lulu’s group has a little problem: there’s NO way they can win the competition tomorrow because they aren’t the best. They’re more like the worst.
    LULU
    Well, maybe we could’ve been better if we’d practiced today, but we couldn’t because this baby seal was stranded.
    LINC
    (reaches out for Lulu’s arm)
    Girl, sometimes you just gotta cancel rehearsal.
    LULU
    A veterinarian from Waikiki Aquarium came and gave her a bottle. She seemed like—
    A BOY and his FATHER tap Linc on the shoulder. They wear matching Hawaiian shirts. Linc slowly twists around.
    FATHER
    Oh. Wow! You really are Linc Harrison. My son would really like you to sign a menu.
    The pudgy boy of about twelve doesn’t move. The father grabs the long paper menu from the boy and holds it out to Linc, who smiles and politely signs.
    ALEXIS
    (ignoring the father and son)
    So, will you guys come? For Lulu it’s a matter of life or humiliation.
    LULU
    That’s not totally true. We’re gonna have a secret weapon.
    ALEXIS
    (to Lulu)
    Like what? A catapult to shoot coconuts at the competition?
    FIONA
    (playful but firm)
    Look, you two. I’ve got a movie to try to get back on track.
    LULU
    (speaking extra fast)
    I just thought you guys haven’t ever been able to come to see me perform in anything, and since this is a family summer, I just thought…
    FIONA
    (now very serious tone)
    And I thought I’d have an easy summer making an action movie about a brave naval captain who saves the world, and all I get are flat performances.
    (glares at Linc)
    With actors bickering every moment they get.
    LINC
    (rising anger)
    You’re pushing us actors too hard.
    FIONA
    Well, Sanyo Studios pushes me even harder! They refuse to give me enough money to even finish the movie.
    The man from Lulu’s earlier mishap approaches and stands behind Linc’s left shoulder.
    LINC
    That’s not the actors’ fault. Sanyo could be the world’s biggest penny-pinching, stingy studio chief. His studio should just shovel over a little more money to make a spectacular action movie!
    LULU
    (to the man)
    Aloha , sir. Geez peas, I hope I didn’t ruin your dinner. Do you want to meet my parents?
    Fiona springs from her chair, but she’s unable to talk.
    Fiona and Linc look at each other. Their faces redden.
    MR. SANYO
    Oh, we all know each other already. I’m the penny-pinching cheapo. And I believe I am disturbing your dinner right now.
    Mr. Sanyo begins to back away but nods toward Linc and Fiona.
    MR. SANYO
    Pardon me, I heard all the diners twittering about how Linc and Fiona Harrison were here. I thought I would bring my regards.
    FIONA
    Of course, Mr. Sanyo. So brilliant to see you. How long are you in Honolulu?
    MR. SANYO
    I’m on my way back to Japan from L.A.
    Mr. Sanyo turns and marches away.
    FIONA
    What was the line, Lex, you said a moment ago? Something like “this is a matter of life and humiliation”?
SCENE 10: MAYBE BUT MAYBE NOT
    INT. LULU’S BEDROOM—LATER THAT