I've always loved Disney movie music, and the "Hercules" soundtrack was no exception. There's one song that's hands-down my favorite, and it reminded me of a certain teenaged couple who the lyrics fit quite well. So, in the same style as "Walls of Love," I wrote what would be a scene from a JQ musical. If you haven't heard the song, you can think of it as being done by one of the great 60's/70's R&B girl groups-- it's just a great song.

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THE REAL ADVENTURES OF JONNY QUEST

Synopsis: A new musical scene.

"I Won’t Say (I'm In Love)"

by Eric R. Umali

SCENE: 3 PM at Rockport High. JESSIE is at her locker, getting ready to leave. Two of her FRIENDS stand nearby, and the three girls are gabbing.

FRIEND #1: So, Jessie-- who are you taking to the dance?

FRIEND #2: As if we didn’t know. (they giggle)

JESSIE: And what is _that_ supposed to mean?

FRIEND #2: Oh, please.

FRIEND #1: As if there isn’t a single person in this school who doesn’t know you’re in love.

JESSIE: With who?

The girls both turn down the hall and point at the blonde teenager in the black shirt packing his books.

You’ve got to be kidding me. Jonny? He’s my best friend!

FRIEND #1: Yeah, and…?

JESSIE: And nothing!

FRIEND #2: Yep, she’s got it bad.

FRIEND #1: Mmm-hmm.

JESSIE: You two are seriously deluded.

She shuts her locker.

Just drop it, all right? I’m going to go catch a ride with my _friend_ and go home. I’ll call you later.

JESSIE turns and starts walking down the hall. Lights dim around her, and the world drops away, leaving her alone with her thoughts.

JESSIE (singing quietly, softly)

If there's a prize for rotten judgment
I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation

(stronger)

That's ancient history- been there, done that!

A CHORUS starts behind her, lights come up on four women: JADE, MARIE METIER, DIANA CRUZ and NATASHA ROSTOVA. They represent Jessie’s heart, while her words come more from her head. The CHORUS sings like one of the great R&B girl groups. During the number, JESSIE keeps walking slowly towards the other end of the hallway.

CHORUS:

*Who'd'ya think you're kiddin'
He's the Earth and heaven to you
Try to keep it hidden
Honey, we can see right through you
Girl, ya can't conceal it
We know how ya feel and
Who you're thinking of *

*You swoon, you sigh why deny it, uh-oh!*

I thought my heart had learned its lesson
It feels so good when you start out
My head is screaming get a grip, girl
Unless you're dying to cry your hear out
Oh-

*You keep on denying
Who you are and how you're feeling
Baby, we're not buying
Hon, we saw ya hit the ceiling
Face it like a grown up
When ya gonna own up
That ya got, got got it bad *

*Give up, give in
Check the grin you're in love*

*You're doin' flips read our lips
You're in love*

*Girl, don't be proud
It's O.K. you're in love
Oh-*

JONNY: All set to go, Jess?

JESSIE: Lead the way.

(quiet and soft again)

At least out loud, I won't say I'm in love…

*Sha la la la la la la- ahhh-*

"I Won't Say (I'm In Love)"
from "Disney’s Hercules"
Music: (the incomparable) Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zippel
Vocals: Susan Egan (Meg, Jessie's part)
Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Vaneese Thomas,and Lillias White (The Muses)