"I know you: You’re the lads who saved my Tiddles. There’s no way you’re thieves"

Scene 6: The B.A.N.G. Gang is back in Mrs. Parker’s good books, having “revived” Tiddles with some fish. They are teleconferencing a few days before Succos.

Characters:

1. ARON, a slow-moving fellow who likes to take life easy
2. BORUCH, trying to cope with a big sister who always knows better
3. NOSSON, clever and articulate, often talks in italics to make a point
4. GERSHON, creative, and quick to think of new ideas

GERSHON: Huh? Looks like I’m the only one on. Where’s everyone?

[beep] BORUCH: Hello?

GERSHON: Whew, at last! That hold music was coming out of my ears.

BORUCH: Yeah, sorry I’m late; it’s hectic here before Succos.

[beep] NOSSON: Hi, who’s there? Oh, hello Gershon and Boruch. Where’s Aron?

BORUCH: Dunno. On his couch, probably — you know how he always says it’s his favorite place.

[beep] ARON: Hello?

GERSHON: Speaking of the devil, heh heh… We were just saying you’re probably on the couch, your favorite place.

ARON: Nope. You guys got it wrong. That’s my second-favorite place.

BORUCH: So what’s your favorite?

ARON: The pantry, ha ha!

GERSHON: Okay, guys. Now, I heard through the grapevine that Mr. Langsam can do with some help putting up his succah. Anyone available tomorrow?

NOSSON: Oh, he’s such a sweetie! I’d love to help.

BORUCH: I’ll check with my father, but if he doesn’t need me at home, I’m game.

GERSHON: Aron? What about you?

ARON: Well, I dunno. Like, tomorrow my mother is baking her famous no-egg seven-layer chocolate cake. I gotta be there to help.