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#567: “Two Friends and a Truck”
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Two Friends and a Truck

“Two Friends and a Truck” is episode #567 of the Adventures in Odyssey audio series. It was written and directed by Nathan Hoobler, and originally aired on April 23, 2005.

Summary

Eugene panics when he accidentally damages Bernard’s prized truck.

Plot

On another typical day in Odyssey, Bernard and Connie are looking at the classified ads. It seems that Bernard is soon going to purchase a new pickup. Just then, Eugene comes in, announcing that he and Katrina are moving out of their cabin and into a house in Odyssey.

Everyone is happy Eugene is back to normal and are excited to help the pair transition to their new home - everyone, that is, except for Bernard. It’s not that Bernard isn’t excited for Eugene and Katrina...he just doesn’t trust Eugene with borrowing his truck. He's trying to sell it and is afraid if anything happens to it, its resale value will be lowered. Eugene, however, assures him that he will treat the truck with "utmost care" and lets Bernard borrow his car in the meantime.

Shortly after arriving at the moving site, however, Bernard's truck rolls down a hill and into a tree. It seems that Bernard forgot to tell Eugene about the truck’s faulty parking break. Eugene is mortified, and Bernard is furious. Bernard's so enraged, in fact, that he drives away in Eugene's car from the situation and runs over a garbage can while on his cell phone. Because of his lack of patience with Eugene, he is terrified to admit what happened.

Through a mass of miscommunication coupled with a dying cell phone, Eugene believes Bernard is having Eugene's car repaired as "an act of benevolence." Eventually the truth all comes out, and all parties get a first hand example of the importance of showing mercy.

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Discussion Questions

  1. Do you think Eugene could have been more careful with the truck?
    • Why, or why not?
  2. Do you think Bernard was being very truthful when he told Eugene about his truck's "personalities?"
    • What other way could Bernard have fixed the situation?
  3. What do you think Bernard's feelings were when he wrecked Eugene's car?
    • Has anyone ever broken something of yours before?
      • How did you feel?
      • Did you forgive them?

Cast

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Role Voice Actor
Bernard Walton Dave Madden
Connie Kendall Katie Leigh
Eugene Meltsner Will Ryan
John Whittaker Paul Herlinger
Leon Wankel Bob Hoose

Mentioned in episode

Character Mentioned By
Katrina Meltsner Eugene Meltsner
Honest Erwin Bernard Walton


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Connie Kendall: You really have SIX separate boxes for vests?
Eugene Meltsner: They are sorted!
Connie Kendall: By what? Color, texture...
Eugene Meltsner: Occasion! One must wear a vest to fit the event!!! A sub-par vest simply wouldn't do at a formal event!!!


Connie Kendall: It's not that bad, Eugene.
Eugene Meltsner: Precisely what they told General Custer on the ride to Little Bighorn. It's bad enough! It hit a tree, a taillight's broken! How could this have happened? I'm sure I set the parking brake!
John Whittaker: ...Oh, boy.
Eugene Meltsner: "Oh boy," Mr. Whittaker? There's sub-text in that phrase, I'm certain of it!
John Whittaker: Well, the parking brake doesn't work. That's one of the quirks. You have to leave it in gear to keep it from rolling.


Eugene Meltsner: What am I gonna do?!
Connie Kendall: Wear your groveling vest! It'll be perfect for the occasion.


Bernard Walton: Should I have spoken in words you would understand and said "Kindly refrain from mutilating my vehicle"?


John Whittaker: The truck rolled down the hill because of the broken parking brake. You forgot to tell him about that, ah, aspect of its personality.
Bernard Walton: Oh, now, that's great, thanks, Whit. I'll let my doctor know you're doing your part to lower my blood pressure.


John Whittaker: You're gonna have to tell Eugene, you know.
Bernard Walton: Yeah, I know, I know. I'll tell him. I'd better get going. I've got places to go and windows to wash.
John Whittaker: Okay, I'll see you, Bernard.
Bernard Walton: See ya, Whit. <muttering to himself> Sure, I'll tell Eugene. Maybe when I'm on my death bed.


Bernard Walton: Don't start with that again! You're the only guy I know who can ruin an apology by saying "I'm sorry."


Bernard Walton: The front of Eugene's car looks like it met my sister-in-law in a bad mood!


Eugene Meltsner: Are you in earnest?
Bernard Walton: No, I'm in a parking lot!