Mrs Large's Birthday Boogie The Large Family

COCKEREL CROWS

Ah.

I'll put it away, Mum.

Oh, thank you, Luke.

LUCY GURGLES

Relax, Mum. I'll do the washing up.

Goodness, Laura. You're an eager beaver this morning.

Allow me.

Good grief, Lester. You, too? What's got into you all?

-Anyone'd think you were trying to get rid of me.

-Us? Never, dear.

Just being our usual, helpful selves.

LUCY GIGGLES

Come on, Lucy.

Has she gone?

Yep. All clear.

Two more days to go until...

ALL: Mum's birthday!

Come and see what we've made, Dad.

Do you think she'll like it?

-And my necklace? It's her favourite colour.

-You've got winners there.

She'll love them.

CLICKING

Chill, Dad. Mum'll think it's brilliant.

Besides, it's the thought that counts.

-What are you giving her, Dad?

-This year I'm pulling out all the stops.

I'm taking Mum on a trip down memory lane.

-You're taking her on a walk?

-Not exactly, Luke.

There's a disco night down at the Disco Delight Dance Hall,

and I've managed to buy the last two tickets.

Your mum and I were quite the dance team in our younger days.

Feast your eyes on this!

MUSIC PLAYS

-Dad!

-Oh, spare us! We've just had breakfast.

Watch and learn, children. Watch and learn.

Ow...ooh.

Thanks, Luke. Maybe my moves could use a little work.

HE YAWNS

Disco is so yesterday! If you want to get with it...

HE BEATBOXES

See? That's what counts as cool these days, Dad.

Mock if you must, Lester Large,

but I'll have you know, the Disco Delight was where I took your mum

on our first date.

Please, Dad. A little TOO much information.

A date?! Yuck!

I think it's SO romantic.

Glad to see SOMEONE approves of my plan.

Trust me. These tickets are going to set Mum's feet a-tapping.

Oh, not again, Larry!

How many times have I told you to empty your pockets before wash day?

There are bits of paper everywhere!

Dad! They were the last two tickets!

Dad!

Never mind, Dad. Accidents happen.

Not my finest hour, kids.

And now I'm stuck for birthday ideas. Any suggestions?

How about a day at the video arcade?

Nice try, Luke but I don't think that's Mum's cup of tea.

I know! Why don't we turn the garage into the Disco Delight?

-Make it look like a real disco, with sparkly lights and everything.

-Hm.

-Oh!

-It'll take some work, but...that's not a bad idea, Laura.

And the best part is, if we have it here, you can join in the dancing.

-Whoo-hoo!

-Yes, please!

Well you can count me out.

ALL: Happy birthday, Mum!

Thank you. I love all my presents.

Oh, I feel like a queen.

-You've made my day.

-This queen's day isn't over yet.

We've planned a little something for later.

A special birthday surprise.

-Ooh, that sounds like fun. I love surprises.

-Coo-ee!

SHE GASPS

Granny! Shopping! I completely forgot.

Happy birthday, sweetheart.

Ready to shop till you drop, birthday girl?

Oh, yes! I'd love a snazzy new outfit.

-She's gone.

-Better get cracking. There isn't a minute to lose.

MUSIC PLAYS

Poor Mum. She doesn't know what she's in for.

SHE GIGGLES

SHE CHUCKLES

THEY GIGGLE

-Dad! Dad!

-We need help!

Lester, I'm a little tied up. Make yourself useful.

-Go and see what the problem is.

-LESTER SIGHS

None of this was MY idea.

-Quick! Catch it!

-Got one!

They're floating away!

We can hang it from the ceiling.

When the music stops, we can let the balloons go.

It'll just be like at a REAL disco. Thanks, Lester.

-Told you I'd save the day.

-CRASH

Ah...could use a little help here.

Phew. We're done. And not too shabby, if I say so myself.

-Well done, team!

-Won't it be weird with just you two dancing?

Good grief! I almost forgot!

Good thinking. Better hurry and invite some neighbours

if we want Mum to have the full disco experience.

A-ha. Speaking of which, looks like we've found our first guests.

Hi, Sebastian.

Want to come to our disco night? It's Mum's birthday treat.

You bet! Can cousin Sarah come? She's staying the weekend.

ROMANTIC MUSIC

Hi, Lester.

Ooh. Hee-hee.

-Looks like you've found yourself a dance partner.

-No way, Jose!

That's more like it.

You look so young and pretty, dear.

Oh. Pretty enough to turn heads?

Oh, dear. What on earth is going on?

Don't worry, Mum. It's all right.

You've to cover your eyes. It's a surprise.

Well that IS a relief. Ooh, what a treat. More surprises.

And you're really going to LOVE this one, Mum.

ALL: One, two, three, you can look now.

Oh!

Goodness. Oh, my.

It's magic. I've never seen anything so lovely.

It reminds me of...

Our first date?

MUSIC PLAYS

Oh, for goodness' sake, Larry.

It's AGES since I danced.

Come on. You never forget how to have fun.

Let's show them how it's done.

Go on, Mum!

Don't be shy!

Watch where you put those feet, Seymour Smart!

-How about it, Lester?

-Er...

I never... I mean... Disco isn't my...thing.

Don't be so lame, Lester Large. Let's go.

Yeah! This disco stuff is easy.

Ouch!

CLICKING

I don't know what to say.

This has been THE best...

the boogiest birthday ever.

I feel like... I feel like the belle of the ball.

THEY CHEER

ALL: Happy birthday, Mum!

Oops... sorry, Mum.

SHE CHUCKLES

Nothing that won't come out in the wash.

Oh, come here, give us a hug.

OWL HOOTS

SHE CHUCKLES

So much for being the belle of the ball.

That's the Large family for you.

Happy birthday, sweetheart.

Come on, give us a squeeze.

Ooh, Larry!

-Puh-lease!

-They're getting all mushy.

I think they look sweet.

-It's SO dreamy.

-More like a nightmare.

Lester Large!

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