20 Enemies On The Other Side

Enemies On The Other Side
(Sung to the tune of “Friends On The Other Side”
from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog)

[Being the bubbly, energetic girl that she is, Trucy doesn’t hesitate to follow Roger Retinz into his office that seems more like a shrine to himself- what with all the awards and pictures of himself scattered around – as Phoenix cautiously follows from behind.]

[“…So as I was saying, Ms. Wright,” Retinz coolly responds, “While magic isn’t my cup of tea, I can tell that you’re no ordinary magician. I see you going places, kid, and I’m making sure that Take-2 TV’s coming with you!”]

[“Did you hear that, Daddy? Me. Retinz sees me going places!” Trucy chirps with an excited toothy grin.]

[“Or he could have seen your stage name. How do I know you aren’t just using my daughter to make a quick buck off her family line?” Phoenix asks with cold eyes filled with caution and skepticism.]

[Upon hearing this, the shifty producer growls before bursting out into song.]

Don’t you disrespect me, Mr. Wright!
Don’t be so mean and snide!
You’re in my office, sir,
Not in yours,
And all of my enemies are on the other side.

(All of his enemies are on the other side…)

[“What’s with the weird echo?” Phoenix nervously asks, scanning the room in search of its source.]

[“Oh, that?” Retinz chuckles with a wave of his hand. “Just a little bit of voodoo that’s found in every Hollywood producer’s office. Gotta keep up the ratings somehow, am I right?”]

[The shady producer wastes no time sitting in his posh leather chair.]

Please take a seat before me, maybe enjoy a nice cup of tea,
I just really don’t want you, little Trucy, to flee and be an absentee.
I can help your future, I can make it as bright as can be,
I’ll help you get the most out of life…

[“Don’t you want your little girl to enjoy life, Mr. Wright?” Retinz sneers at Phoenix.]

And make you feel so truly free!
I’ve got flash,
I’ve got trash,
I’ve got stuff the FCC won’t let slide!
All to get back at my enemies on the other side.

(He’s got enemies on the other side…)

My intuition, it’s great, really is, will reveal,
If this deal’s good, smart, and really swell.
My intuition, my sixth sense, just let it work,
So we can see each and every little perk.

Now you, young lass, your childhood was quite the eventful time,
You descend from magicians of the utmost pedigree and sublime.

[“Though their personalities are a whole ‘nother story.” Retinz growls under his breath.]

Your new life’s all good,
But your hopes are so high,
So you need someone big to help your career fly.

[“Is this true, Ms. Wright?” Retinz warmly asks. “You wanna be a big-time magician like your grandfather and
biological dad before you?”]

[“Yeah!” Trucy chirps. “I want the world to once again enjoy the wonders of Gramarye magic!”]

[“Of course you do, kid.” Retinz responds by patting the young magician’s shoulder. “But in order for that to happen,
you need a producer to get you on television.”]

It’s the backing, it’s the backing, it’s the backing you need,
But if you work with me,
You’ll be a big star, that’s what I see!

Now Mr. Wright, don’t think I forgot about you,
You’ve helped people in court for many a day,
You’ve helped your friend and your assistant and even your rival,
And when you helped Zak Gramarye,
All he did was run away.
But if you trust that this is no scam,
You’ll have a little girl as happy as a clam.

[“So how about it, Ms. Wright? Will you let me make your dreams a reality?” Retinz innocently asks as he places a
green clipboard with a sheet of paper on it and slides it towards Trucy. However, before she can grab it,
he quickly picks it up and reads the paper.]

[“Wait, what’s this about a prank? What are you planning on doing to my baby girl?!” Phoenix growls.]

[“Whoa, whoa! Hold your horses, big guy.” Retinz grins with his hands raised. “It’s all in good fun. You see, I plan on getting a few
other magicians to help out with their own unique talents, and to make things a bit more interesting, there’ll be a
viewer’s poll to decide which one’s the best, with the last-place performer getting pranked- pie in the face,
bucket of water placed above their dressing room door, you know, kids’ stuff.”]

[“Alright…” Phoenix sighs, reluctantly handing the clipboard to his excited daughter. “But if you make a mockery out of Trucy on
national television, I’m suing you for defamation of character! And don’t think I won’t – I’m
friends with the Chief Prosecutor and an international prosecutor with a whip.”]

[“Don’t worry, Mr. Wright.” Retinz chuckles. “Your daughter will be treated with all the respect that she deserves, Scout’s honor.”]

[“Done!” Trucy chirps as she hands the clipboard back to the shady producer.]

[“Good. Now that we’ve got the contract squared away, I can start making the preparations on booking us a venue.
I’ll call you in a week or two with the full details. Oh, and before you leave, promise me that if any events come up
that could compromise production- busy school load, family vacations,
your father going out of town- let me know so we can work around them, ok?”]

[“Will do, Mr. Retinz!” Trucy jovially replies. “Thanks for everything!”]

[“Don’t mention it, Ms. Wright…” The shifty producer grins, waving as the father and daughter duo make their way towards the door.]

[But the second Phoenix and Trucy leave the office, closing the door behind them; Retinz cackles as he opens up the
back of the trick clipboard and removes the document inside that the little magician unwittingly signed.]

[“Yes…!” The vindictive producer cackles. “The time for my revenge has finally come!”]

I’m so ready!
(He’s so ready!)
I’m so ready!
Retribution’s sublime!
(Retribution’s sublime!)
Being a jerk fulltime,
(Being a jerk fulltime,)
The Gramarye pastime!
See your family name, Magnifi?
It’s dying,
It’s dying,
It’s dying, alright!
I hope Trucy’s satisfied!
But if she’s not,
She shouldn’t blame me!
She should blame her family on the other siiiiiiiiiide!
(She’s famous like her family,)
(But now she’ll suffer like them, too!)