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Caillou
SUNDAY BRUNCH
© CINAR Animation
Polish: August 29th, 1999
FADE IN:
INT. - CAILLOU'S BEDROOM - DAY
CAILLOU wakes up. The sun is shining through the window and a bird perches on the ledge. He stretches and sits up.
1. STORYTELLER
When Caillou woke up he was very
excited to see that it was finally
morning. This was a special day!
2. CAILLOU
Yay! It's mommy's birthday!
Caillou takes a box from his dresser. It is crudely wrapped in brown paper with several feet of scotch tape. He runs out.
INT. - KITCHEN - DAY
DAD is in his pyjamas, pouring coffee. ROSIE is at the table drinking juice from a box. Caillou comes in.
3. CAILLOU
Where's mommy?
4. DAD
We're going to treat her to
breakfast in bed. Would you like to
prepare the toast?
Caillou takes the plate of toasted bread. He spreads a thick coat of peanut butter on one slice, leaving fingerprints on his pyjamas. As an afterthought, he sprinkles a few marshmallows from a bag, puts the other slice on top and SFX:SQUISHES the whole mess. He licks his fingers while dad places the toast and coffee on a tray, along with a rose in a small vase. Rosie puts in her box of juice.
5. DAD
Good job, Caillou. But there's
still something missing.
Caillou places his present on the tray.
INT. - PARENTS' BEDROOM - DAY
Caillou peers in through the opened door.
6. CAILLOU
Happy birthday mommy!
He and Rosie jump on the bed. Dad carries in the tray and sets it up as MOM sits up in bed, bleary-eyed but smiling.
7. MOM
Thank you Caillou, but it's not my
birthday yet. Today is mother's
day. It's a special day made just
for mommies. And this must be my
mother's day present!
Mom picks up the box.
8. CAILLOU
Open it!
9. MOM
I have an even better idea: why
don't we open it during brunch?
That way everyone will see the
wonderful gift you gave me.
10. CAILLOU
What's brunch?
11. DAD
It's like breakfast and lunch at
the same time. Since this is mom's
special day, we're all going to a
restaurant!
12. CAILLOU/ROSIE
Yay!
Caillou and Rosie run out of the room.
INT. - PARENTS' BEDROOM - DAY
Dad is knotting his tie in front of a mirror while Caillou mimicks with another tie. He makes a tangled mess. Dad pulls the tie up over Caillou's head.
13. DAD
Why don't you wear this one
instead, Caillou? It's mommy's
favourite.
Dad clips on Caillou's tie, a miniature version of the real thing. He splashes on some cologne.
14. CAILLOU
I want to smell good too, daddy!
Dad pours a little bit of cologne in Caillou's upturned hand. Caillou pats it on and gags.
15. CAILLOU
(choking)
Ew! Stinky! Cough!
Dad bends down and wipes Caillou's face with his hankerchief.
16. DAD
(laughing)
It's a little strong at first.
Mom and Rosie peer in through the doorway, also dressed sharply.
17. MOM
What a handsome pair! Two perfect
gentlemen.
Dad and Caillou look at themselves in the mirror, father and son.
18. STORYTELLER
Caillou was very proud to look just
like dad.
INT. - RESTAURANT LOBBY - DAY
Caillou walks into the lobby of the restaurant with his family. There is a large fish tank to which he and Rosie rush immediately. They press their faces against the glass, their features distorted by the water, and watch the colourful tropical fishes swim to and fro.
A WAITER walks up tp them with menus. He addresses Caillou very gallantly, with a playful smile.
19. WAITER
Good morning sir. Please follow me
this way.
As they follow the waiter, Caillou looks up at dad, who winks at him.
20. STORYTELLER
Caillou had never been called sir
before. It made him feel grown-up.
INT. - RESTAURANT TABLE - DAY
The waiter places the menus on the table. Caillou sees Dad holding the chair out for mom. He pulls the chair for Rosie, and dad seats her. He climbs on his chair and looks at their empty plates.
21. CAILLOU
Where's our food, daddy?
22. DAD
They bring the food to those tables
over there, and we serve ourselves
whenever we like. It's called a
buffet.
23. CAILLOU
I want to get my food, daddy. I
know how, you'll see!
Caillou holds his plate against his chest.
24. MOM
All right Caillou, why don't you
come with me, and daddy will go
with Rosie after us.
Mom puts her hand on Caillou's shoulder. He holds on to his plate, brimming with anticipation.
INT - BUFFET TABLE - DAY
Mom and Caillou walk up to the buffet table. There are three people in line, but Caillou walks past them to the front of the line. Mom takes his plate and leads him back by the hand.
25. MOM
Those people were here first,
Caillou. We have to wait in line.
The line moves up. Caillou stands on his toes to see over the edge of the buffet table. His face is bathed by the orange glow of the heat lamps as his eyes widen with wonder. PAN OVER containers filled with food: scrambled eggs, toasts and waffles, sausages and bacon, fresh fruits.
26. STORYTELLER
Caillou had never seen so much food
at once before. He couldn't tell
what most of it was.
Mom spoons food into their plates. Caillou points to a colourful salad.
27. CAILLOU
Can I taste that, mommy?
Mom hands him a cherry tomato. Caillou takes one bite and grimaces. He puts the uneaten half on the edge of the table.
28. CAILLOU
Yucky!
29. MOM
We can't put food back, Caillou. If
you don't like it, just leave it on
the edge of your plate.
Mom puts the tomato in her plate. Caillou follows her along the table. Only his eyes are visible above the edge, becoming gradually concealed behind the growing portions. The man ahead of them takes the last pieces of toast.
30. CAILLOU
(whispering)
Mommy, we're too late, all the
toasts are gone!
31. MOM
It's all right Caillou, they'll
just bring more. That's how a
buffet works. (beat) See?
A waiter puts in a fresh tray of toasted bread. Mom takes two slices and puts their plates on a tray.
32. CAILLOU
I want to carry my plate. Look
mommy, it's not too heavy.
Caillou takes his plate and shows that he can hold it steady. His tie dips into the food.
33. CAILLOU
Oh no!
Caillou looks down at his tie and holds the plate away from himself. In doing so the plate tips forward slightly. The food slips onto the floor with a wet SFX:SPLAT. He looks at mom mournfully.
34. MOM
Don't worry Caillou. We'll make you
another plate together. But I think
I should carry it this time, okay?
35. STORYTELLER
Caillou wanted so much to be good
for mommy's special day, but
everything was going wrong. He
didn't feel like a grown-up
anymore.
INT. - RESTAURANT TABLE - DAY
The family finishes eating. There is a small mound of rejected food on the edge of Caillou's plate, and he pokes at the rest with his fork without much enthusiasm.
36. DAD
Don't you like your food, Caillou?
37. CAILLOU
I'm not hungry anymore. Can we go
home, daddy?
Dad notices something behind Caillou.
38. DAD
I think I see something that's
going to cheer you up.
The waiter pushes a dessert trolley up to the table. He lifts the cover on a cake dish to reveal brightly decorated cakes and pastries. Caillou perks up and smile.
39. STORYTELLER
Caillou was happy once again.
Eating at a restaurant could be a
lot of fun after all!
40. CAILLOU
Are we going to have a cake for
mommy, with candles?
41. MOM
I don't think they have that here,
Caillou.
42. WAITER
Maybe it can be arranged, if that's
what the young gentleman wants.
The waiter winks at Caillou. He puts a cupcake before mom, places a candle on it and lights it.
43. CAILLOU
Yay! Happy birthday... I mean,
happy mommy's day, mommy!
44. ROSIE
Happy mommy day!
45. MOM
What a wonderful idea, Caillou.
Should I open my present now?
Mom unwraps Caillou's present. It's a little red car with obvious signs of wear and use.
46. CAILLOU
You can play with it all day,
mommy.
47. MOM
Thank you. This is the best
mother's day ever!
Mom blows out her candle, assisted by Caillou and Rosie.
FADE OUT