Max's Rainy Day

[The scene begins on the back yard. Max sees his reflection on the pool. Ruby approaches and feels a drop]

Ruby: Oh, it's raining Mr. Quack. Do you know what that means?

[Max is seen having fun playing outside]

Ruby: Well, we better go inside.

[She sees Max going to catch raindrops]

Ruby: Max, hurry up. We have to go now.

Max: Outside.

Ruby: No, Max. We can't stay outside. It's raining.

[Ruby tries to pull Max back inside but he refuses]

Max: Outside.

Ruby: All right, Max. We can go play outside in the rain. But first, we need to get dressed for the rain. Follow me, Max.

[When they got inside]

Ruby: All right. I'll give you something special for the rain. Here you go, Max. Rubber boots will keep your feet nice and safe for the rain. Hmm. lets see. I have 2 pairs of boots. One red, and one yellow. Which one should I wear? I have to ask the dollies that I can wear.

[Max tries to put on his boot, but it was too hard, and he falls over]

Ruby: What do you think? These red ones? That's a very good idea.

[Then she sees Max going to the doorway]

Ruby: Huh? Max. Where do you think you're going?

Max: Outside.

Ruby: Uh, uh, uh, Max. You can't go outside without your other boot on. Come on. Follow me.

[She gives the boot to Max]

Ruby: Here's your other boot, Max.

[Max puts it on]

Ruby: Now, where was I? Oh yes. I have to wear those red boots for the rain.

[Then Max goes away to the door]

Ruby: Where are going now, Max?

Max: Outside.

Ruby: (chuckles) No, not yet, Max.

[Then she drags Max back to the living room, first she has to check up on his boots]

Ruby: Now I have to check up on your boots to make sure they're all right.

[Then she realizes the boots are on the wrong way]

Ruby: Oh, Max. You got your boots on the wrong feet. Here, let me help you, Max.

[She takes off the boots]

Ruby: Now, lets put your left boot on your left foot. There. And your right boot goes on your right foot. Like that.

[The boots are finally on the right feet]

Ruby: All right. Now lets put on your raincoat.

[She puts it on Max]

Ruby: There. Now I better put mine on, too.

[Max goes to the doorway]

Ruby: Huh? Where are you going, Max?

Max: Outside.

Ruby: Max, you're still not ready to go out in the rain.

Max: Outside.

Ruby: You forgot something, Max. You need your rain hat.

[Ruby puts it on for Max. She tries to put the arch on his chin, but it sprung off]

Ruby: (giggles) Whoops. Lets fix it. (the arch is finally under his chin) There. Now that we are all dressed. We are all set to go outside in the rain.

[As Max is about to go, Ruby stops him]

Ruby: Except for one more thing. Look, I got 2 umbrellas. One for me, and one for you. Now we are all dressed to go outside to stay dry.

[Then she sees Max who opened his umbrella inside]

Ruby: (gasps) Oh, no, Max. Never open an umbrella in the house. That's bad luck.

[Max closes the umbrella]

Max: Outside.

Ruby: Yes, Max. Now we can go outside. We're all dressed for the rain.

(then they finally got outside)

Ruby: OK, Max. On the count of three, we are going to open our umbrellas. 1, 2, 3, let them go. (their umbrellas opened) There. Now we are all safe from the rain.

[Moments later the rain has stopped. The dark clouds have passed and the Sun is out]

Ruby: (groans) We're all dressed for the rain and now it stopped. I guess we should go back inside and take our rain clothes off Max.

[Max plays with his hose and Ruby had taken off her hat]

Ruby: (sadly) It's no fun wearing rain clothes when there's no rain. Lets go, Max.

[All of a sudden the rain came once again. Ruby puts her hat back on and looks up]

Ruby: The clouds are gone and the sun is out. How can it be raining.

[We know what could be raining. It was Max using the hose]

Ruby: Hey! (chuckles) What are you doing?

Max: Outside.

Ruby: (giggles and opens her umbrella) Thanks, Max.