Pinocchio2022

Sabina:
[gasp] Pinocchio! [chuckling]

Pinocchio:
Sabina? I'm so glad it's you!

Sabina:
[gasp] Look. [chuckling] You've got new ears!

Pinocchio:
Uh yeah, and a new tail.

Sabina:
Pinocchio, we, the members of the New Marionette Family Theater, have a very important proposition.

Pinocchio:
You started your own puppet show?

Sabina:
We sure did. Last night, the Carabinieri arrested Stromboli and put him jail.

[Quickly, the scene shows last night when Stromboli got arrested and is thrown in his cell]

Pinocchio:
Wow. The New Marionette Family Theater! I like it.

Sabina:
But there's more, we would be honored if you want me and your show.

Pinocchio:
Really? You want me in your show?

Fabiana:
Yep, donkey ears and all.

Sabina:
And we want you to be the headliner.

Pinocchio:
Really? I can't think of anything more wonderful. But... Uh... I have to stay and find my father.

[His donkey ears and tail suddenly disappear]

Sabina:
Pinocchio, something tells me the decision you made is the right one.

Jiminy:
It sure is, Pinoke. I'm proud of you, kiddo. And look! Your donkey ears are gone!

Pinocchio:
Yeah! My donkey ears are gone!

Sabina:
And your tail!

Pinocchio:
They're both gone!

Sabina:
Well, we've got to get going. Perhaps I'll see you next year when we come back to put on a show in Siena?

Pinocchio:
I hope so.

Sabina:
Until next year. And, Pinocchio, please give my best to your father.

Fabiana:
And mine, too.

Fabiana and Sabina:
When you find him.

Pinocchio:
I sure will.

Jiminy:
Holy moly! I almost forgot. Sofia said Geppetto left about two hours ago, headed south. She agreed to airlift us so we can search for...

Sofia:
Hold on one gosh-darn minute. Let's get something straight here, Mr. Cricket. I said I'd airlift you, not him. I can't carry a heavy block of wood. No offense, kid.

Jiminy:
Well, what are we gonna do?

Pinocchio:
I have an idea.