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00:00Eagle? No Big DealEXT. HILLSIDE
DOXIE DIN Easy… easy…
PUPPY JAY Din… you’re really walking up to a giant eagle… Should I call a vet or just start filming?
DOXIE DIN Film. He won’t touch me… Dachshunds are dangerous predators too!
PUPPY JAY Yeah… just shorter…
Puppy Jay starts filming.
DOXIE DIN(posing) What a majestic shot!
The eagle spreads its wings — then drops from the branch like a missile.
PUPPY JAY(panicking) AAAAAAAAAAA! Wait — WHAT?! Din!
WIDE SHOT — The eagle swoops down. Doxie Din doesn’t flinch.
DOXIE DIN(shouting as he’s grabbed) THIS WAS NOT IN THE SCRIPT!
The eagle snatches Doxie Din and soars upward.
Puppy Jay chases after them — but quickly loses them in the sky.
DOXIE DIN(distant, shouting) JAY… DON’T TRY TO SAVE ME! GO HOME!
PUPPY JAY(panting) Din, I can’t hear you!
DOXIE DIN(fading) I LOVE YOU, BROTHER!
Puppy Jay stumbles, gasping for breath, collapses.
PUPPY JAY(wheezing) I… hate… cardio…
His vision shakes and darkens. Fade to black.
POV SHOT — from Puppy Jay’s perspective. A shadowy figure steps into frame, silhouetted against the sky.
???(gruff, concerned) Hey, kid! You okay?
Puppy Jay’s eyes flutter. The screen pulses.
SILENCE.
01:00Insert: SKY — CONTINUOUS
The eagle glides high above the landscape. Doxie Din dangles motionless from its talons, looking around calmly.
DOXIE DIN(deadpan) Despite my grim prospects, I have to admit — this is a surprisingly efficient way to travel! (beat) You know… this is exactly how Frodo should’ve done it! Straight to Mordor!
He sighs.
01:13Midnight CampEXT. FOREST CLEARING — NIGHT
POV — Puppy Jay’s blurry vision. We see the inside of a tent — canvas flapping gently. Light flickers from outside.
POV — Puppy Jay blinks a few times. Through the tent flap, a rugged silhouette sits by the fire, sharpening a stick.
Puppy Jay slowly crawls out of the tent. The fire crackles. The figure remains focused.
BARK GRYLLS(without looking) Look who finally woke up.
PUPPY JAY(groggy) Where am I? Who are you?
BARK GRYLLS Bark Grylls. Greatest survivalist in the wild. Period.
PUPPY JAY(sits up, amazed) Wait — THE Bark Grylls?! I used to watch your show on TV when I was just a pup! Whoa! You’re, like a survival legend!
BARK GRYLLS(flat) And you’re not! So maybe don’t wander into places where giant eagles actively hunt!
PUPPY JAY(gasps) Oh no — the eagle! He grabbed my brother! I saw it! I have to save him!
BARK GRYLLS(dead serious) Forget it! If the eagle didn’t eat him right away, he’s probably feeding him to his babies. And lemme tell you — those things are ravenous little monsters!
PUPPY JAY(shaken) No! Don’t say that! I know he’s still alive. I can feel it!
BARK GRYLLS(grumbles) Look, pup… If I were you, I’d go home before you end up as dessert.
PUPPY JAY(pause) Oh, about that… My brother had the keys!
BARK GRYLLS(raises an eyebrow) Oh, that’s actually really bad…
PUPPY JAY(jumping up) We’re talking about keys — but my brother might be hurt! I’m going after him!
BARK GRYLLS If you leave now — you’re dead! Simple as that! You’re not built for this world, kid. It’ll eat you alive!
PUPPY JAY(quiet, but firm) Then I’ll die trying to save him!
BARK GRYLLS(sharp) Wait!
PUPPY JAY(spins around) He’s out there! He needs me!
BARK GRYLLS(sighs, calmer) Look… it’s pitch dark. You won’t find anything — except becoming spider snacks for the Pawrantula. You really wanna help your brother? Wait for sunrise. I’ll teach you a few things. Maybe then, you’ll have a chance.
PUPPY JAY(nods) Deal! But the second the sun comes up, we move!
SFX: wolves howling in the distance.
03:10AirBnB: Nest EditionINT. EAGLE’S NEST — NIGHT
Doxie Din slowly lifts his head. The eagle is perched on a branch, watching him.
DOXIE DIN(groaning) Still alive? That’s… surprising. Guess he’s not planning to eat me… Yet.
Doxie Din looks around. Nest is lined with feathers, twigs… and three enormous eggs.
DOXIE DIN(deadpan) Oh, so I’m not your dinner! I’m baby food.
He calls up to the eagle.
DOXIE DIN(shouting) Hey, how about a deal? I’ll order your kids some Wagyu delivery! Soft, juicy, perfectly marbled beef — way better than old dachshund meat!
The eagle stares… then silently flies off.
DOXIE DIN Okay, negotiations failed.
He pulls out a pencil stub and draws a goofy face on one of the eggs.
DOXIE DIN(gently) Well hello, Mister Egg! I’m Doxie Din — your future lunch! You’re lucky, you know… Not everyone gets to eat a celebrity!
The egg says nothing.
DOXIE DIN You know… Back in the day, I’d have chewed that eagle’s leg off. He would’ve dropped me and apologized. Now, I’m 16 and barely got any teeth left…
The egg says nothing.
DOXIE DIN Wonder how my little brother’s doing. Hope he’s safe…
The egg says nothing.
DOXIE DIN(softly) Yeah, he’s smart and stubborn!
The egg says nothing.
DOXIE DIN Shame I never gave him the login and password to my YouTube channel. He could’ve kept the work going.
The egg says nothing.
DOXIE DIN(quietly) You’re right, Mister Egg! That kid’s not gonna give up!
04:43Five More MinutesEXT. CAMPSITE — DAWN
The fire has burned low. Morning mist floats over the forest floor. Puppy Jay is curled up under a leaf-blanket, snoring softly.
A paw nudges him.
BARK GRYLLS(gruff) Wake up, pup! It’s dawn!
PUPPY JAY(muffled) Oh, five more minutes…
BARK GRYLLS The forest doesn’t hit snooze. Let’s move.
PUPPY JAY(groans) Ughhh. Why does survival have to start so early?
Puppy Jay stretches, his fur sticking up in all directions.
BARK GRYLLS Because danger never sleeps!
PUPPY JAY(groans) Wow… You really know how to inspire someone!
05:08Lesson 1: Snack HuntEXT. FOREST — DAY
BARK GRYLLS(firm) If we wanna save your brother — and stand a chance against that eagle — we’ll need energy. So lesson one — find food!
PUPPY JAY(excited) So like berries? Mushrooms? Bugs?
BARK GRYLLS Bring me everything you find. I’ll tell you what’s edible and what’ll make you see ghosts.
Puppy Jay nods, determined, and runs off into the woods.
05:30EXT. FOREST CLEARING — CONTINUOUS
Puppy Jay spots a patch of red-capped mushrooms with white dots.
PUPPY JAY(awed) Wow, those mushrooms are gorgeous. Must be super rare and tasty! (pause) Why don’t they sell these in stores? (thinking) IDEA!
He grins, bolts off.
05:47EXT. CAMPSITE — LATER
Puppy Jay dumps a suspiciously full backpack in front of Bark.
PUPPY JAY(proudly) Mission complete!
BARK GRYLLS(poking the pile) Tuna cans, canned meat. Where’d you get this? Cans don’t grow on trees.
PUPPY JAY(grinning sheepishly) Oh, there is a 7-Eleven like… right across the road.
BARK GRYLLS(groaning) Urban sprawl… Soon there’ll be nowhere left to survive!
PUPPY JAY Honestly? Surviving in the city isn’t that easy either! Have you seen what rent costs now?!
BARK GRYLLS(grumbling) In normal circumstances, I wouldn’t count this as a win… (beat) But… I’ve been living on boiled roots for three weeks, so… Lesson One — passed! (pause) Bon a-pup-tit!
They sit by the fire, cracking open cans and munching silently.
SFX: peaceful crunching, forest ambience.
06:27Lesson 2: Wet Paw PanicEXT. STREAM CROSSING — DAY
Puppy Jay and Bark stand at the edge of a rushing stream.
BARK GRYLLS Lesson Two — Overcoming! In the wild, you’ll face many obstacles… But none harder than overcoming yourself. (pause) Now go. I’m waiting on the other side.
PUPPY JAY(panicking) Bark, are you serious?! I can’t cross this — I’ll get swept away! And the water is cold… and wet!
BARK GRYLLS(stern) Find a way to cross! Only then will you become a true survivalist — and have a chance to save your brother.
PUPPY JAY(nervous) Right! Save Din… What would my brother Doxie Din do? He’d just walk across like it’s nothing! He’s brave. He’s strong! Not like me…
BARK GRYLLS(cutting in) Yeah? Then why is he stuck in a nest waiting to be eaten — and you’re the one trying to save him?
PUPPY JAY(shaken) Yes, but he always knew what to do!
BARK GRYLLS(sharply) It doesn’t matter what Doxie Din would do! He’s not here! What would Puppy Jay do?
PUPPY JAY(pause, then lighting up) What would Puppy Jay do? OH! I’ve got an idea!
Puppy Jay runs off. A moment later, a wooden plank lands across the stream.
Puppy Jay carefully walks across the plank, tail up.
BARK GRYLLS(genuinely impressed) Puppy Jay, that was brilliant! Lesson Two — passed! I’m proud of you!
PUPPY JAY(beaming) Thanks, Bark! I couldn’t have done it without you!
07:56Lesson 3: Rest & Talk
BARK GRYLLS And now, lesson 3. The final one! Before any great battle — you must rest, and prepare both body and mind.
PUPPY JAY(excited) Yeah! This is my favorite lesson!
PUPPY JAY(curious) Bark, how do you know all this stuff? Who taught you?
BARK GRYLLS(smiles faintly) You saw my old survival show on TV, didn’t you? Back then, I was just like you — couldn’t even light a fire with a single match. But episode by episode… I got better. Eventually, there was no one better than me!
PUPPY JAY Yeah. I loved that show!! I still remember the Extreme Puddle Jumping episode — you taught how to avoid wet paws and back injuries! I still use that technique!
BARK GRYLLS(nostalgic) Good times… But then TV faded… YouTube rose — with creators like MicroBeast… Crusoe the Dachshund… And… your brother and you!
PUPPY JAY(shocked) Wait… You know me?
BARK GRYLLS(nostalgic) These days, every dachshund knows who you are, Puppy Jay!
PUPPY JAY(hopeful) But why didn’t you start a new show? You could’ve gone viral again! If you ever want help — I mean, I could…
BARK GRYLLS(quietly) Thank you! But the world moved on… And I didn’t. I liked it better the way it was. So I disappeared into the woods. And you’re the first dog I’ve spoken to… in months.
PUPPY JAY(hopeful) No way!
BARK GRYLLS(gruff, but warm) Yeah! And I didn’t think I’d say this… But you’re not bad company!
PUPPY JAY(softly) Thank you, Bark! And I don’t think this is the end of your story and your…
BARK GRYLLS(suddenly alert) Puppy Jay! Quiet! Eagle!
PUPPY JAY(tense whisper) Where?!
BARK GRYLLS Come on, very quietly…
They crouch low and disappear into the underbrush.
09:39Operation: Brother RescueEXT. EAGLE’S NEST — DAY
The eagle lands at the nest. Doxie Din looks up.
DOXIE DIN(dryly) Let me guess — you forgot the snacks again?
SFX: The eagle lets out a sharp, angry screech.
DOXIE DIN I kinda need to survive until your kids hatch, you know.
SFX: The eagle screeches again, louder.
DOXIE DIN(muttering) Sheesh! Someone’s cranky!
09:56EXT. CLIFFSIDE BUSHES — CONTINUOUS
Puppy Jay and Bark crouch in the underbrush, watching the nest from a distance.
PUPPY JAY(whispering) Look — that’s Din! He’s alive!
BARK GRYLLS(nodding) You were right, Puppy Jay! Your instincts didn’t fail you. (pause) Okay, here’s the plan: I’ll go first and draw the eagle away. Once he’s off the nest — you run in and get your brother. Got it?
PUPPY JAY(stunned) Wait — you’re gonna be the bait?! That’s insane!
BARK GRYLLS(grinning) For me? It’s just another Sunday!
PUPPY JAY(sincerely) Thank you, Bark.
BARK GRYLLS(over his shoulder) You’re welcome! And… thank you, Puppy Jay.
Bark dashes off toward the open ridge, barking loudly to get the eagle’s attention.
10:26EXT. EAGLE’S NEST — WIDE SHOT — CONTINUOUS
Suddenly, from the far end of the frame, Bark Grylls bursts into view, barking and waving a stick.
BARK GRYLLS(yelling) HEY! YOU FEATHERED OVERGROWN CHICKEN! COME GET ME!
The eagle screeches and takes off, wings wide, diving after Bark.
Doxie Din blinks, stunned.
DOXIE DIN(to himself) Is this performance art?
BARK GRYLLS(O.S.) Catch me if you can!
Beat. Suddenly, Puppy Jay rushes into frame, panting.
PUPPY JAY(out of breath) Hey, dangerous predator!
DOXIE DIN(eyes widening) Puppy Jay?! What are you doing here?!
PUPPY JAY I came to save you!
DOXIE DIN You shouldn’t have come! It’s way too dangerous! You were supposed to go home!
PUPPY JAY I’d never leave my brother in trouble! And besides… you have the keys!
DOXIE DIN(pause) Oh. Yeah, good point.
PUPPY JAY Come on! We’ve gotta get outta here before that eagle comes back! I’ll figure out a way for you to cross!
Puppy Jay scans the cliffside and throws down a wooden plank across the gap.
DOXIE DIN(turning to the egg) Goodbye, Mister Egg. Thanks for the advice! You were a surprisingly good listener…
Doxie Din steps carefully onto the plank and crosses.
DOXIE DIN Don’t look down… Don’t look down… Don’t look… Oh no! That’s too much gravity. I’m too old for this shit!
11:49Campfire: The Big NewsEXT. CAMPSITE — SUNSET
Puppy Jay and Doxie Din sit by the campfire. The sky is turning orange.
DOXIE DIN(reflective, excited) Puppy Jay, the way you saved me — that’s an incredible story. Honestly, it could be a perfect YouTube video. It’s all there — strong hook, hero’s journey, magical helper. It’s so good!
PUPPY JAY(grinning) Yeah! Let’s do it as soon as we get home! We’ll make the greatest video in DogTube history!
DOXIE DIN(pausing) Yeah… about that… While I was stuck in that nest, I made a decision. (pause) If — by some miracle — I made it out alive… I’d retire! I’m done being a content creator!
PUPPY JAY(gasping) What?! We’re not making videos anymore?!
DOXIE DIN(gently) We’re not… But… YOU are! If you choose to accept this mission!
Puppy Jay blinks.
DOXIE DIN(smiling) I’m giving you the channel. It’s yours now and you’re the star.
PUPPY JAY But that’s your thing…
DOXIE DIN(softly) I’ve taught you everything I know. And honestly… you’ve already surpassed your teacher. You’re clever, you’re brave… and most importantly — you’re the kindest dog I’ve ever met. You’ve got this!
PUPPY JAY(choked up) Din… I don’t even know what to say… But… will you at least appear in cameos?
DOXIE DIN(smirking) Hmm, if you write a good script — maybe!
PUPPY JAY(perking up) And we should totally bring Bark Grylls onto the team! He helped me so much today!
DOXIE DIN Great idea! Assuming he’s still alive…
13:38King of the World
SFX: WHOOSH — wind overhead.
They look up.
Bark Grylls flies overhead riding the eagle, laughing triumphantly.
BARK GRYLLS(shouting) Of course I’m alive! HA HA HA! I’M KING OF THE WORLD!
HEROIC MUSIC SWELLS
FADE TO BLACK.
SUNDAY PUPPY JAY OUTRO JINGLE