Shelved (2023) s01e07 Episode Script

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WENDY: Great news!
My two-year long petition to
paint a mural on an exterior
library wall has finally been
(IMITATING FANFARE)
approved!
That's not the reaction
I was hoping for.
Here, look. The city of Parkdale will be
split into seven parts,
including Edwyn Thamoury!
Who's Edwyn Thamoury?
Oh no.
Edwyn Thamoury, at your service.
Oh, it's nice to meet you, Edwyn.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
What madness is this?
Her Voldemort name.
It's an anagram of Wendy Yarmouth.
Is this a responsible
use of your time, Wendy?
What about the patrons?
Good point, Assistant Branch Manager.
I'll focus on the mural
and you all can take
care of things in here.
I don't think Bozz is coming
up from LA to paint this mural.
(GASPING) Wait a minute. You
have Lil Bozz on this project?!
I just know him as
little Archie Boswell.
Yeah, but he's blowing up in a big way.
He just did a portrait
for Michelle Obama.
Is that the squeaky kid who
used to draw on the tables?
Yeah.
Are you telling me this
branch has original Bozzes?!
Had. Bryce wiped them clean.
WENDY: I sent Archie an email
and it was forwarded to his assistant.
They said they'd pass on the news,
but they're on LA-time,
so we'll probably hear
from them after brekkie.
Wouldn't it be crazy if he came?
- It'd be crazy.
- Do not encourage her, Jaq.
Hey, this mural, secret identities,
and a missing artist.
Is this a community project
or an episode of Veronica Mars?
(LAUGHING)
What? I like detectives.
Even lady ones.
♪
Unity is our theme!
Because you can't spell
community without unity.
(CHUCKLING)
So, it's been two
years. Let's do reintros.
Chris, we'll start with you.
What's up, I'm Chris.
I been a graffiti artist for 16 years.
True.
If you've walked in Parkdale,
you've probably seen my work.
Good to be here.
Tashi Delek.
Thank you for inviting me.
I'm Sunna. It's nice
to see everyone again.
Mm.
Hi. I'm Teagan and this is Karin.
Karin with an "I."
We'd first like to acknowledge
that we are on the traditional
territory of many nations
including the Mississauga,
the Anishinabek, the
Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee,
and the Wendat peoples.
Plus, all of us here.
We are so grateful to live
and to work and to play
here in Parkdale.
Aaniin, Jay War Ndizhnikaaz.
(SPEAKING OJIBWE)
Hi, my name is Jay War
and I acknowledge that
- I'm on my own land.
- Miigwech.
- Miigwech.
- Si, Miigwech.
Yeah.
Hi, I'm Daisy, and this is Rose.
I can introduce myself.
Hi, I'm Rose.
I legit just said that.
- We used to be friends.
- Oh.
Our parents are making us do this.
We'll heal through art.
Wait a minute.
Where's Lil Bozz and this Edwyn guy?
Lil Bozz, or Archie to
me, will check in later,
but Edwyn might be
closer than you realize.
JAY: Do we Do we help her?
I was Edwyn the whole time!
It's my artist pseudonym.
Surprise!
You really think Bozz is coming back?
Last I checked his insta,
he was on a yacht giving
Blue Ivy art lessons.
We don't know where that yacht is.
Maybe he's on his way here
for a little "spraycation,"
and they just haven't docked yet.
Why would they come back
here? He's American famous now.
I want to be American famous.
You're not even Parkdale famous.
(IN A BRITISH ACCENT)
Pip-pip! To the wall!
- Right-o. Let's go!
- Yup.
JAQ: You know, I'm really
happy for you, Bryce.
You know, I think that's
because you're craving
strong leadership.
I'll be in my office
developing the battle plan.
- Mm-hm.
- As you were, soldiers.
- Mm-hm!
- (CHUCKLING)
- Happy for Bryce?
- Yeah.
I'm happy for us, Big Library.
Because we just got
a substitute teacher.
Now, if you need to find me
(WHISPERING) don't.
Great job, everyone!
Such wonderful teamwork.
I'm impressed already. (CHUCKLING)
Here's a refresher of our plan.
Oh, yeah? Okay.
- No.
- (GROANING)
No.
No
What is this song of protest?
I can't put this art on the wall.
I already did it in a different spot.
Wait, we can change stuff?
Oh, in that case, we'd also
like to discuss a new idea.
Me too.
Two years ago, I was new to the country,
but now I've seen some things,
and I don't want my piece
centred around the Canadian flag.
Preach.
I would rather focus on
the Free Tibet movement.
So brave. So brave.
Totally respect your
artistic expression.
JAY: I'm good.
Nothing's changed for me in
the last two to 500 years.
Rose and I should get separate sections.
We're solo artists now.
The sections are split by streets.
There's no rearranging, no dividing.
We're also unhappy with
the size of our section.
Um, who's next to us?
Me.
Can we use a part of
your section? Just a
A little smudge. A little
sliver about this big.
A little splay.
Do you hear yourselves?
Mm. Mm-mm-mm.
Yes, thank you for calling us in.
Hey ya, Jaq. You know,
I like to consider myself
a fair boss and a fun boss,
So, tell me, do any of
these assignments excite you?
What do you think here?
Disinfect children's books?
Hold that thought, This
patron needs assistance.
Hi, can you help save
me? Can I help help
Can I help you?
Yeah, I'm looking for
the Branch Manager.
- Wendy?
- Yes, that's her name.
Yeah, how you doing? Bryce DeLaurel.
Acting Branch Manager.
How can I help you?
What do you need?
I don't have any library business,
I just need to talk to Wendy.
Mm.
Well, unfortunately, uh, Wendy is
I think that's her right there.
(BLEEP).
Well, if Wendy just
gives up her section
I'm not giving up my spot.
But you're not even a real artist.
I forgive you.
Is anyone willing to accept
cash money to switch places?
Nobody's switching.
Yo, Wendy, I wanna do a piece
inspired by The Weeknd.
Best days of the week.
I meant the singer.
His House of Balloons
is blocks from here.
There's just so much changing,
and I'm not sure everything's
going to fit the same.
JAY: It's all good, Wendy.
I'm still doing the Toronto Purchase
and all the Indigenous
people forced off the land.
Oh, um, we were actually
doing something very similar,
but we'll go with our plan B.
We were thinking of doing a
tree that starts in our section,
but then it branches out
through all of the sections,
connecting everything.
What says unity more
than interconnectedness?
And it's a cute little tree!
- That is not exactly unity
- That's colonization.
- (TEAGAN & KARIN GASPING)
- KARIN: The c-word?
- Yeah.
- Wendy?
(ALL CLAMOURING)
Oh, poodles.
Wendy?
Oh, how did you find me?
At dinner you said that
you were the Branch Manager
of the Jameson Library
and that you didn't need my help.
And then you told me to go to hell.
Yeah, that's right, I did say that.
Why did you lie about
being the Branch Manager?
I am the Branch Manager.
Oh, yeah?
Robin, don't forget to pull
the books for the reserve list.
You got it, Boss.
Wendy, you look homeless.
You look homeless!
(CLEARING THROAT)
This is an expensive outfit!
Howard, what are you doing?
Ooh, I'm glad you asked.
Bryce asked me to find
an activity that really
spoke to me, so I'm going
through all the library books
with dog ears and I'm
flattening them out.
I have something way more exciting.
Someone just came in looking
for Wendy, the Branch Manager,
but they meant the other Wendy.
- I'm intrigued.
- Yeah.
- Lead the way, Sherlock.
- Okay.
Wait, you don't want to be Sherlock?
Oh, I know me. I cannot handle
the pressure of a lead role.
Okay, yeah. Who do you
think he is, though.
Oh, I don't know, maybe
it's a scorned lover?
or maybe it's a former employer
from whom she embezzled money,
or worse yet a murder accomplice!
Oh, that is
Looking for someone?
Hey, uh, hold on!
The pink suit you
tried on the other day.
Were you wearing that
for him? Is he your ex?
(LAUGHING)
Let's get out of here.
My brother, John,
and I are leaving.
BOTH: Brother?!
Brother?!
Wendy, I can't deal with
all this negative energy.
I'm sorry.
Oh
- Yeah, we're out, Wendy.
- (GASPING)
I already did it in a different spot.
Oh, no! No, no. Wait!
(GASPING)
If she's not doing it, neither am I.
Now you're unified?!
Not to worry, Wendy. Not to worry.
We've been prepared to
take on this whole project.
WENDY: Okay.
Do you really believe
that you two, specifically,
can represent all of
the flavours of Parkdale?
100%.
Because I do not?
Mm.
Wow. Okay.
(CHUCKLING) I see your true colours.
Et tu, my sistah?
Wow, it's, um
It's very abstract.
It's blank.
Everyone quit.
Well you better get them on board
before they leave the premises
or you'll have to return the funds.
You're right, Alvin.
Mama librarian needs to fix this!
Sunna, if you stay
I will curate a Free
Tibet shelf in the library.
Oh, I don't know. The vibes are all off.
Oh, oh. Wait!
A whole section, permanent,
and a guest speaker every month.
Okay.
Fantastic! Thank you. Thank you.
Oh, Karin, Teagan. Hi.
Sorry, Wendy, it's not working out.
Unless we suddenly
have all those flavours
you were talking about?
Listen, no one can encompass
all of the flavours of Parkdale,
but you're an important flavour.
We need you.
That's true.
You're right. We're back in.
Yay! (CLAPPING, LAUGHING)
Oh, girls! Girls.
I have a solution.
One of you can paint and
the other can go home.
I have a paintbrush in one of my hands.
Whoever chooses it, stays.
BOTH: I don't want to go home.
We'll do it together.
Thank you, and as a
token of my appreciation,
I will be at your spring musical.
- That's not necessary.
- Ew.
Guys, I did a terrible job of
laying down the ground rules,
but we can't do this without you.
We must have the Indigenous perspective,
and, Chris, your graffiti
work around Parkdale is iconic.
That dumpster you tagged on Callender?
Life-changing.
Okay, yeah.
JAY: Let's do this, Wendy.
We're all still getting our
artist honorarium, right?
Yes. In four to six weeks.
By cheque, and please,
don't cash it right away.
- Cash that.
- Money, money.
(SIGHING)
Now, I just need to get Archie!
I'm just worried about
you. You're homeless.
Unhoused. Parkdale is my home.
You should come live
with me in Montreal.
No, I burned every
bridge out of that place.
Plus poutine makes me gassy.
No. The people there, they're rude
and they won't give you the time of day.
That's what people say about Toronto.
Yeah, but there they do it in French.
JOHN: At least it sounds pretty.
You know, we can tour again.
Oh!
Yeah, thanks to TikTok,
people are listening to
our music again.
We can hit the road like the old days.
No! No!
I'm sober now.
I need more stability.
If we're on the road, then
I'm in a bar every night.
Oh, that's her brother!
Yeah, exciting.
Isn't he the guy that
she was in a band with
in, like, the 80s or something?
Excuse me?
I don't like people talking about me.
Forget you ever saw me
and don't tell anyone
you know where I am.
I'm done. See you never.
My sister is proud
and she would never ask for any help,
but if she ever needs anything,
please give me a call.
If you two are here snooping,
Owen and Tanya are over there
Who's running the library?
- (PEOPLE CLAMOURING)
- Jameson branch, please hold.
Form a line! Form a line!
Thank you!
♪
Who want it? I paid dues on it ♪
Ain't afraid to bet
I won't lose on it ♪
Champion status, the baddest ♪
Anything they throw
at me I'mma ravage ♪
Who want it? I paid dues on it ♪
Ain't afraid to bet
I won't lose on it ♪
Champion status, the baddest ♪
Anything they throw
at me I'mma ravage ♪
Bye. (CHUCKLING)
VOICEMAIL: You have no new messages.
Where's my sister? Is she okay?
You left me a cryptic message.
Yeah, we did. Cryptically.
Don't worry. She's fine. We think.
I mean, she ordinarily
shows up any time of day.
Then what am I doing here?
Look, real talk, after you
and Wendy had your big fight,
she's been really, really down.
And not in her normal "leave me
alone" kind of way, more depressed.
We think our snooping may
have been the reason why
she lashed out at you and not us.
And this isn't snooping?
- Oh, no.
- No.
- I mean, earlier was snooping.
- Yeah, yeah.
This, what we This is meddling.
So what do I do until she shows up?
Well, it's a library.
The whole world is your oyster.
Great.
Quick thinking.
Ah, there you are. I
need this done ASAP.
Okay. Jaq, how do you
wanna split th Jaq?
Ja (GROANING)
Okay, give me that.
WENDY: Ooh! Excuse me, sorry.
Wendy, congratulations.
This is quite a crowd.
Thank you. Did you see?
Archie posted that he had to
come home for a family thing.
That's us! He came!
Are you sure? What if his
grandma's sick or something?
Don't put that out there!
I'm sorry, I just think
It's too early to be so negative.
Oh, there's Loretta. Hi, Loretta!
Hi, Wendy. Big day!
I'm very excited to see
what they've all created.
You're going to love
it. Here, come up close.
Okay, okay.
(PEOPLE CHATTING)
Welcome, everyone.
So many artists came together
to create this epic work of art,
and we dedicate it to Parkdale.
Our home, our community,
and our heart.
So without further ado-do-do-do!
(APPLAUDING, CHEERING)
(APPLAUSE FADING, GROANING)
Oh, Bozz's spot is empty.
ALVIN: "We are libary?"
Oh, those little girls
spelled library wrong.
DAISY: No, we didn't!
That's Wendy's section.
Oh, wow, that is so embarrassing.
You're Edwyn?
That I am. Edwyn Thamoury
No. No.
Aesthetics aside, why
didn't you finish the mural?
We were saving that spot for Archie.
You know him as Lil Bozz.
Please don't tell me that you
were relying on a world famous
artist to be a part
of this mural project.
Fine, I won't tell you that.
Wendy, we've been friends a long time,
and I'm here to support
you, but this is bad.
I'm going to have to report it.
No, no, no. Give me one day.
It'll be fine. You'll see.
Should we tear down
the wall and start over?
- CHRIS: No.
- Yeah. Yeah.
I don't think we could do that.
How about adding some
flowers around the borders?
Yeah, I actually love that idea.
What should we do with Bozz's spot?
We'll figure that out, but, uh,
first let me fix my spelling mistake.
Okay, we're looking great
(GASPING) No, no, no, no, no!
Bollocks.
(GASPING) Language.
(HUMMING, TUNING GUITAR)
Oh, man. What are you doing here?
Honestly? Waiting for you.
Those two people called me.
They're your friends, right?
They're my friends. For now.
Well, you're lucky to have them.
I am glad that they called
me, 'cause I didn't want to
leave things the way they were.
Now, I know you're a private person,
but if I promise not to
share any details with
anyone else from the family,
maybe you can keep
in touch with just me?
And you won't pressure me
about going on the road?
No pressure at all.
(SIGHING)
Okay. Okay, I'll give you a chance,
but if you cross my
line, I will mess you up.
I would expect it.
It's been a while.
Yeah? (LAUGHING)
(PLAYING)
We did it.
Nice.
I'm so sorry I ruined the mural.
Any multiple-artist project
is difficult to pull off.
And look, we're all still here,
more unified than ever, right?
Unity wins the day.
It looks like it was murdered.
Guys, help me get the tarp back up
and I'll call the painters.
We will begin again.
Just as soon as I can get more funding.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Just crop out the part
that says "-bary." Libary.
I don't like you snooping on me!
But I am grateful you helped
me reconcile with my brother.
Yeah.
Not a word.
JAQ: Oh, my gosh. That hair.
HOWARD: The Darlings?
JAQ: The hair!
- This is her band.
- No way. Yeah.
Yeah, a bit of a sailor's knot here.
Why don't you give me a sec?
Oh, it looks good. Thank you, Bryce.
Soon you'll have your
very own branch to manage.
I know, Wendy.
I know.
(GASPING)
Oh, my God. Archie! He came!
He really came!
Aw!
"Wendy, sorry I'm late.
Was in town for my niece's b-day.
Miss you and the libary, Archie."
Aw. (CHUCKLING)
A Lil Bozz original. (LAUGHING)
Loretta, it's like a dream come true.
LORETTA: Yes, and I have good news.
You're closing for four
weeks, after the election.
Time for upgrades!
So, the first thing you need to know
(SCREAMING) Yes!
HOWARD: What's going on?!
We're closing! Upgrades!
- (LAUGHING)
- Hey!
Upgrades.
Congratulations, Edwyn.
(LAUGHING)
MAN: You happy now?!