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Out There - Monday, December 4, 2006 Panel 1: Miriam says "Honey, I'm Ho-ome!" / Panel 2: John says "That took a lot longer than I expected. Did you have to drive far?". Miriam replies, "No, I got lost." / Panel 3: John says, "So what did you do?". Miriam replies, "I called Sherry instead". / Panel 4: Chuck says "What was that all...
Out There - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 [[ Chuck and Sherry at the bar, Chuck talking in a cell phone. ]] / Chuck: Oh, hey Mir -- what's up? / Chuck: Tomorrow night? Hey, that's great! / Chuck: Yeah, I can meet you at Sherry's. Sure, I know how to get there. / Chuck: I just go west on 62. Or is it east? / [[ John and Miriam at a campsite....
Out There - Wednesday, December 6, 2006 [[John and Miriam sitting on the ground at a campsite.]] / Miriam: This is @#$%! GREAT; my best friend and my boyfriend are sitting together at a bar having a laugh at my expense. / John: It's probably not as bad as it sounds. / Miriam: Whatever. They'll feel my wrath if it is. / John. I heard you say...
Out There - Thursday, December 7, 2006 [[ At the bar. ]] / Sherry: Chuck, I'm really glad Miriam found you. I think you'll be really good for her. I hope things work out. / Chuck: Hey, thanks, Sherry. / Chuck: I should probably get going. How much do I owe you? / Sherry: You know what, forget it. It was on me tonight. / Chuck: All right, but...
Out There - Friday, December 8, 2006 [[John and Miriam at the campsite, Miriam swigging on a whiskey bottle.]] / John: Miriam, you've done a lot of things since we've met that I don't think have been in your best interests, but getting trashed the night before you meet Chuck may be the topper. / Miriam: Well, you know me; I'm ALWAYS trying...
 
Out There - Saturday, December 9, 2006 [[At the bar. Sherry pours herself a shot.]] / [[Clayton walks up to bar.]] / Clayton: Evening, Sherry -- Whoa! Are you DRINKING? / Sherry: Yeah, just one. I kinda need it. / Clayton: See, now you now how it is for me. Except it's that way all the time. / Sherry: Have a drink with me, Clayton? / Clayton:...
Out There - Monday, December 11, 2006 [[Miriam lying down in tent.]] / Miriam: (Which appeals to me more -- getting more than three hours of sleep, or being somewhere else while the stupid sun turns my tent into an oven?) / [[Outside. John is shaving as Miriam approaches.]] / John: Good morning. / Miriam: If you say so. Camping is okay at...
Out There - Tuesday, December 12, 2006 [[Campsite. Miriam strides off, towel over arm, behind John, who is shaving.]] / Miriam: Okay, in the absence of proper bathing facilities, the river will have to do. / Miriam: So, be a good boy and no peeking, right? / John: Huh? Oh, of course not, you know me better than that. / [[Miriam walks down...
Out There - Wednesday, December 13, 2006 [[Campsite. Miriam walks up wrapped in towel while John dresses.]] / Miriam: Nice to know there are perverts in the nature-loving crowd, too. / John: I'm sure they were as surprised to see you as you were to see them. / Miriam: Well, at least I made SOMEBODY happy today. You ready to hit the road? / John:...
Out There - Thursday, December 14, 2006 [[Campsite. Miriam shows off her outfit -- halter, short skirt, fishnet stockings, black boots -- to John.]] / Miriam: So, what do you think? / John: Uh... / Miriam: The goal is to look good, but not look like I'm trying too hard to look good, because, uh... well, you know how it is. / John: Not really. / John:...
 
Out There - Friday, December 15, 2006 [[ At the car, John sitting in passenger seat, Miriam standing outside. ]] / Miriam: You think I'm totally shallow, don't you? / John: When did I say that? / Miriam: You think I don't know that it's what's inside that's important? / John: I didn't say I thought you didn't know that. / Miriam: Then what's...
Out There - Saturday, December 16, 2006 [[In the car; Miriam driving, John in passenger seat.]] / John: You're driving awfully fast. Even faster than usual. We're passing everyone. / Miriam: Kind of surprising I haven't gotten pulled over yet, huh? / John: You almost sound like you WANT to be pulled over. / Miriam: Ehh, I've talked my way out...
Out There - Monday, December 18, 2006 [[Meanwhile, at James and Chuck's place, Chuck is talking to John, who is leaning back on the couch.]] / Chuck: You wanna go with me to Sherry's later to meet Miriam and John? / James: Man, I thought I made it clear I don't approve of this whole set-up. / Chuck: Are you serious? Just because of what that...
Out There - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 [[Miriam driving the car, John studying a road map.]] / Miriam: Okay, we're in Portstown. Now what? / John: Stay on the turnpike until we're downtown. / Miriam: I love this place already! Everything is so old and cool-looking! It's like being in a theme park! Or on a movie set! / [[Miriam looks around...
Out There - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 [[Miriam has stopped the car and is looking behind her while John is checking the address.]] / Miriam: Man, what a seedy-looking area. Are you sure this is it? / John: Assuming the address is correct, yes. / [[They get out of the car.]] / Miriam: We should probably put the top up on the car. / John: Probably. / [[Miriam...
 
Out There - Thursday, December 21, 2006 [[Miriam entering bar door excitedly, John behind her.]] / Miriam: SHERRY! / [[Sherry and Clayton at the bar. Sherry turns looking happy.]] / Sherry: MIRIAM! / [[Miriam approaches with arms spread.]] / Miriam: SHERRY! / [[Sherry likewise spreads her arms.]] / Sherry: MIRIAM! / [[Sherry and Miriam hug....
Out There - Friday, December 22, 2006 [[Clayton and John at the bar.]] / Clayton: What brings you to Portstown, John? / John: Miriam. I had no particular destination, but she seemed like she needed company, so here I am. Now I need to find a job. I have a little money, but it's running out. / Clayton: Drinks are cheap here, we should be...
Out There - Saturday, December 23, 2006 [[At the bar. Sherry and Miriam hold each other by the shoulders.]] / Miriam: Sherry, dahling, it's SO good to see you. / Sherry: Likewise, Miriam, my sweet. / [[They hug, Clayton looking on.]] / Clayton: Cool! Are you guys lesbians? / Miriam: Well, that depends on YOU, sport. Are you the last man on...
Out There - Monday, December 25, 2006 [[At the bar.]] / Sherry: Miriam, though it pains me to admit it, this is Craig Clayton, our most loyal customer. / Miriam: Charmed, Mr. Clayton. / Clayton: Likewise. / Clayton: So you're the famous Miriam, huh? Sherry was right about you. You are indeed a feast for the eyes. / Miriam: Why, thank you. / Clayton:...
Out There - Tuesday, December 26, 2006 [[Behind the bar. Miriam holds a bottle.]] / Sherry: So, Miriam... when do you think you'll be able to start work? / Miriam: Oh, I dunno. Pretty soon. I'd like to do a little sight-seeing at some point. Maybe have a day or two to kick back and do nothing. You know, whenever. / [[Miriam takes a swig....
 
Out There - Wednesday, December 27, 2006 [[Sherry and Miriam the bar.]] / Miriam: So why isn't Chuck here yet? He's missing out on the fineness that is me. / Sherry: Well, you're here a lot earlier than anybody expected, Miriam. Why don't you give him a call? / [[Miriam picks up a liquor bottle.]] / Miriam: Naaah. That'll sound desperate. Instead,...
Out There - Thursday, December 28, 2006 [[Chuck and James at a table, empty pitcher, glasses, and pizza tray in front of them.]] / James: C'mon, man, let's have another pitcher. You KNOW you want to. / Chuck: Well... / Chuck: Okay, but only one more. I don't want to be lit when I meet Miriam. / James: Dude, she's meeting you at a bar. She probably...
Out There - Friday, December 29, 2006 [[Sherry and Miriam behind the bar, John sitting in front.]] / Sherry: Would you care for a drink, John? / Miriam: John doesn't drink. I couldn't get him to drink with me to save my life. / Sherry: A soda then? Water? / John: Water would be fine, thank you. / Sherry: I'm impressed, John. Two weeks in...
Out There - Saturday, December 30, 2006 Sherry: OK Mir -- to show you how much I love you, here's your very own key. / Miriam: Yay for me. / Sherry: Are you sure you're going to be okay by yourself tonight? / Miriam: I'm in a room filled with alcohol. How could I not be okay? / Miriam: Why are you so anxious to leave, Sherry? Is everything...
Out There - Monday, January 1, 2007 [[At the bar. Miriam behind bar opposite John, Clayton farther down the bar.]] / Clayton: Sherry almost never has a drink here, but last night she had several. / [[Miriam and John look at Clayton.]] / [[Miriam and John look at each other.]] / [[They look at Clayton again.]] / Miriam: And...? / [[They...
 
Out There - Tuesday, January 2, 2007 [[At the bar; Miriam offers Clayton a shot.]] / Miriam: Here you go, Mr. Clayton. Now, what can you tell us? / Clayton: Well, not only was Sherry drinking, she was pouring free shots for me, which, I must say, is an honorable and noble thing. / Miriam: So, why was she drinking? Did she say? / Clayton:...
Out There - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 [[ Chuck and James at a table with empty glasses and empty pitcher. ]] / James: So... another pitcher? / Chuck: Naaah, I gotta get goin', man. No telling when Miriam's going to show up. / James: So she gets there before you do... What's the big deal? / Chuck: I didn't say it was a big deal, I'd just like...
Out There - Thursday, January 4, 2007 [[At the bar. Miriam behind the bar, John seated in front.]] / Miriam: I'm worried about Sherry, John... How can i enjoy myself here if my best friend is upset about something? / [[Chuck walks up.]] / Chuck: Hi, Miriam. / [[Miriam climbs on bar.]] / [[Miriam sits on bar, grabs Chuck by the shoulders.]] / [[Miriam...
Out There - Friday, January 5, 2007 [[At the bar. Miriam sitting on bar, her hands on Chuck's shoulders.]] / Chuck: Wow, that wasn't the welcome I was expecting. / Miriam: So, you didn't like it? Too bad. / Chuck: I can't believe you're finally here. / Miriam: I know. But the wait was worth it. / [[Clayton walks up to Chuck.]] / Clayton:...
Out There - Saturday, January 6, 2007 John: I'm going to assume you're Chuck. I'm John. / Chuck: Hey, man, it's good to meet you. / [[Miriam looks silently at Chuck. Chuck and John look silently at each other.]] / Miriam: AAAUGHH! Not an awkward silence! There's no need for an awkward silence! / Miriam: You guys have NOTHING to feel awkward...
 

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