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Episode 1: The Test Drive

Characters: Sarah, May, and Car Salesman

Sarah: Okay, we arrived. What do you think about this car, May?

May: Looks fancy, but expensive.

Car Salesman: Welcome, ladies! This is one of our best models. Want to take it for a test drive?

Sarah: Absolutely!

May: Sure.

*May and Sarah get in the car and the salesman hops in the back seat.*

Sarah: Oh, this feels nice.

May: (whispers) Are you sure this is wise? We might have to sell our kidneys for this.

*Suddenly, the car stalls.*

Sarah: Oh no!

Car Salesman: Don't worry, it's just a minor problem.

May: What kind of minor problem?

Car Salesman: The engine's falling apart.

Episode 2: The Test Drive, Part 2

Characters: Sarah, May, and Car Salesman

*Sarah and May are still in the car with the salesman.*

May: So, are you sure this is one of your best models?

Car Salesman: Absolutely! It has great gas mileage, tons of features, and it's completely new.

Sarah: The engine isn't supposed to rattle like that, is it?

Car Salesman: Of course it is! We have state-of-the-art sound engineering to give you an authentic experience.

May: I'm not sure that's the kind of experience we're looking for.

*The engine completely cuts out.*

Sarah: Another minor problem?

Car Salesman: Don't worry about it, I can fix the engine in no time.

May: We'll think about it.

Episode 3: The Search Continues

Characters: Sarah and May

*Sarah and May are seen walking towards another car dealership.*

Sarah: Okay, let's hope this one will be better.

May: Yeah, I don't want to have an adventure again.

Sarah: Hmm, what about this car?

May: That's the car from the '80s.

Sarah: Who cares? It's cheap.

May: And tacky.

*They enter the car.*

Sarah: Oh, it smells weird.

May: And the seats are stained.

Sarah: Look at the bright side, it's affordable.

May: And old.

*The car breaks down as they hit the freeway.*

Sarah: That's not ideal.

May: Let's just take an Uber.

Episode 4: The Craigslist Nightmare

Characters: Sarah and May

*Sarah and May enter an abandoned lot.*

May: Are you sure that's the address you found on Craigslist?

Sarah: Yeah, this is where the car seller is located.

May: I have a bad feeling about this.

*They see a guy approaching them.*

Seller: Hey there, I've got the car right over here.

*They follow him.*

Sarah: Oh, this looks way better than expected.

May: It looks... fine.

*They test drive the car.*

Sarah: The engine is really powerful!

May: It's also really loud.

Seller: Okay, that'll be $5,000 cash.

Sarah: $5,000? That's steep.

Seller: Listen, I'll even throw in an old mattress with the deal.

May: We'll pass.

*They leave the lot.*

Episode 5: The Lucky Find

Characters: Sarah, May, and the Garage Owner

*The girls walk into a garage and are greeted by the owner.*

Owner: Hey there, what can I do for you ladies?

Sarah: We're looking for a reliable car.

Owner: Well, I just got this nice, used vehicle in.

May: Let's check it out.

*They go to the back of the garage and see a well-kept vintage car.*

Sarah: This is amazing!

May: It's so retro.

Owner: And it's also very affordable.

Sarah: Is it reliable?

Owner: It's in excellent condition. Trust me, I've been a car guy for years.

May: We'll take it!

*They drive off in the car.*

Episode 6: The Hidden Secret

Characters: Sarah, May, and Garage Owner

*They return to the garage.*

Sarah: Hey, we just wanted to thank you for selling us this awesome car.

May: Yeah, it's been amazing so far.

Owner: You're most welcome, but I have something to tell you.

Sarah: What is it?

Owner: There's a secret compartment in the car. I've never opened it, but it might be worth checking out.

May: A secret compartment? Of course, we'll check it out.

*They found a painting sign by the famous painter Picasso.*

Sarah: This must be worth a fortune!

May: We can retire early!

*The garage owner speaks up.*

Owner: That's worth a fortune. But it's not Picasso; it was painted by my uncle, Pablo.

Episode 7: The Drive-In

Characters: Sarah, May, and their Friends

*They're driving in the car with their friends.*

Friend 1: This car is so cool!

Friend 2: Where did you find it?

May: We found it in a small garage.

Friend 1: Mind if we hit the drive-in?

Sarah: Sounds like a great idea.

*They pull up to the drive-in.*

May: What movie do you want to see?

Friend 2: How about a romance?

Friend 1: How about a thriller?

*The car only plays the classical music station.*

Friend 1: I didn't know this car came with built-in background music.

Episode 8: The Mechanic

Characters: Sarah, May, and the Mechanic

*Sarah and May are in the garage talking to the mechanic.*

Mechanic: Hey ladies, I checked out your car.

Sarah: Is everything all right?

Mechanic: Well, I found some rust, but nothing major. What kind of car is this anyway?

May: It's a classic.

Sarah: We got it from a small garage.

Mechanic: Well, it's in great shape.

May: Thanks, what does the bill look like?

Mechanic: That'll be $1,500.

*Sarah and May slowly back out of the garage.*

Episode 9: The Car Wash

Characters: Sarah, May, and the Car Wash Attendant

*Sarah and May are getting their car washed.*

Attendant: That'll be $25.

May: Thanks.

*As they're waiting, the attendant notices some writing on the car.*

Attendant: Hey, there's some writing on your car.

Sarah: What does it say?

Attendant: It says, "Wash me."

May: Oh, that's just our friend being funny.

*The attendant washes the car, revealing more writing.*

Attendant: Wait, there's more!

May: Oh no.

Attendant: "Love me, I'm classic."

Sarah: That's enough.

Episode 10: The Air Freshener

Characters: Sarah, May, and the Air Freshener Salesman

*Sarah and May park the car and are approached by an aggressive air freshener salesman.*

Salesman: Hey there, do you want your car to smell like heaven?

May: Not particularly.

Salesman: Just try a sample.

*He sprays the air freshener throughout the car, filling it with a sickly scent.*

Sarah: That's overpowering.

May: It's giving me a headache.

Salesman: It's not for everyone, but don't worry. This is the best air freshener on the market.

Sarah: We'll pass.

*They drive away with the windows down, trying to air out the stench.*