Mary le Chef: Cooking Passion/Luigi's Restaurant

This is the third chapter in Mary le Chef: Cooking Passion.

Level 21 - Saved by the Bell Edit

• Luigi: How many a' times do I have a' to tell you!
• Mary enters the restaurant.
• Luigi: I'm a' not paying you to tell jokes!
• Morey: But Luigi, I've been working on new material - the customers will love it!
• Luigi enters the storage to grab a frying pan, then comes out.
• Morey chases away from Luigi!
• Mary: Er… um... Chef? Luigi... sir?
• Mary: Chef Luigi! My name's Mary - I was hoping you'd give me a try out?
• Morey: You know you're stiffing my creative process, right?
• Luigi: Come a' here, you!!
• Morey did a facepalm.
• Mary: My Aunt Sophie sent me?
• Luigi dropped the pan!
• Luigi: Sophie! Why didn't you say so?
• Mary and Luigi shake hands.
• Luigi: You look a' just like her when she was a' your age!
• Luigi: But don't think I'm a' gonna go easy on you because you're her niece!
• Morey hides.
• Mary disagrees.
• Luigi: OK! Now, let's a' see what you can a' do with some fine Italian cuisine!

During the levelEdit

• Mary serves Luigi with the cooking.

After the levelEdit

• Mary walks and accidentally throws to Luigi!
• Luigi: Hmm...
• Luigi: Tastes a' wonderful!
• Luigi: But your a' presentation is terrible!
• Luigi: I love a' the texture!
• Luigi: Though your service was slow!
• Luigi: No, no, no - I don' a' think this is gonna work.
• One person visits.
• "I just had tell ['all - I've been eatin' here every day since you opened..."
• "...the chow's always good, but today's grub was out of this world!"
• One person leaves.
• Luigi: Ignoramus...
• Luigi: Okay, fine! You got a' the job!
• Mary dances and spins!

Level 22 - Not The UsualEdit

• Mary and Peter enter the restaurant.
• Mary is kissing Peter! Then Peter leaves.
• Morey: Hey, Mary! Want to hear some of my comedy routine?
• Mary: Morey, I'd love to sit and listen, but I have a rule -
• Mary: don't annoy the boss until at LEAST the second day.
• Morey: Hey, that's pretty good.
• Morey: Anyhow, don't worry about old man Luigi. I can handle him.
• Luigi comes out with pasta and prosciutto.
• Luigi: Pasta and prosciutto! Pasta and prosciutto! I had a' the idea last night!
• Morey: AGH!
• Luigi: Come, let's a' create something!
• Mary follows Luigi to kitchen.

During the levelEdit

• Mary brings Luigi the items.

After the levelEdit

• The customers come in.
• "Luigi! I know it's late, but do you think we can still get dinner?"
• Luigi: For the best a' customers? Of course!
• Luigi: It just so happens I have a ' something VERY special for you!
• Luigi: Pasta and prosciutto! Served with calabacita bola!
• "Er… looks great, Luigi, but we'll just have the usual."
• Luigi: Sigh. The usual...
• "Yep! Clams in butter sauce... been thinking about them all day."
• Luigi: THE USUAL.
• "Er… if it's not too much trouble."
• Luigi: Get out.
• "Er… what?"
• They're shocked!
• Luigi: GET. OUT. Get out! Get out! Get out!

Level 23 - The Tables TurnEdit

• Mary and Peter kiss, then Peter leaves.
• Mary sits to Morey.
• Mary: Morey, has Luigi always been this... er… tightly wound?
• Morey: It's gotten a lot worse lately, but he never talks about what's bothering him.
• Mary hides! Jennifer and her fiancé, Tony, came in!
• Tony: I uh... I need to use the restroom, sweetheart, I'll be right back.
• Tony walks into basement.
• Jennifer: Well, well, well... if it isn't Chef Mary. How 'delicious'.
• Tony comes out.
• Jennifer: See that SWEET, handsome, successful man over there?
• Jennifer: He's about to propose.
• Mary: No wonder he looks like he's about to be executed.
• Jennifer: Also, I just got made partner, DESPITE your antics.
• Mary: Glad to hear your reign of terror is going well, Jennifer. Now if you'll excuse me-
• Jennifer: Oh, of course - don't let me keep you two from your potato peeling responsibilities.
• Mary: I appreciate that - most of them have nicer personalities than you anyhow.
• Jennifer sits at the table with Tony.
• Morey: Did you hear that? They're getting engaged!

During the levelEdit

• Mary keeps Jennifer and Tony happy.

After the levelEdit

• Tony: Jennifer, darling... There's something I wanted to talk to you about.
• Jennifer: Tony, dear, it's ME. Just relax... You can tell me ANYTHING.
• Tony: Jennifer, I love you...
• Jennifer: I love you too, boo bear.
• Tony: ...and that's why this is so hard.
• Tony: I'm afraid... GULP... I'm afraid we can't see each other anymore.
• Morey comes out.
• Morey: Ladies and gentlemen! Please direct your attention to the lovebirds at table seven!
• Mary: Morey, no!
• Morey: Yes sir, they're about to get married!
• They're surprised!
• Morey: Say that reminds me. Ladies - what do you call an ex-boyfriend who just won't go away?
• Morey: A husband!
• Jennifer: How could you?
• Jennifer sobs. Luigi came out. Jennifer leaves the restaurant.

Level 24 - Prove Your WayEdit

• Morey eats the food.
• Mary: Chef, I don't mean to pry...
• Luigi: Then don't!
• Mary: I know you don't want to hear this, but your brooding is affecting the mood of the restaurant AND your work.
• Luigi: I've a' worked very hard to make my restaurant a success...
• Luigi smashes.
• Luigi: Too hard, maybe... My a' customers are loyal, but they don' a' want me to change ANYTHING.
• Mary: You know, I've been reading a lot about the 'new guard' of chefs...
• Mary: A lot of them are throwing private parties where they'll invite their more adventurous customers.
• Mary: The guests know the deal before they arrive - the menu is experimental...
• Mary: IF a dish hits a home run, you can make it a permanent addition to your regular menu.
• Luigi smashes again.
• Luigi: Cristo santo!
• Luigi kisses Mary!
• Luigi: We will a' start right away!

During the levelEdit

• Mary helps Luigi come up with the new recipes for the party.
• Mary: How about... some traditional Italian food, but with a twist!
  • Have you ever experimented with dried pomarolas?
  • Popping candy in a cannoli! No...? Okay...
  • We should check the marker for fresh ideas!

After the levelEdit

• Mary reads the law with Peter, while Jennifer enters the restaurant.
• Jennifer: Oh... it's you.
• Mary: Just a minute.
• Mary goes into downstairs. Then she comes out with a purse.
• Pter: I think the words you're looking for are 'thank you'.
• Jennifer: Thank you.
• Mary: Jennifer, I'm sorry about what happened.
• Mary: Honestly, If I'd known what was going to happen, I wouldn't have made all those sarcastic remarks beforehand.
• Jennifer looks mean.
• Jennifer: Why aren't you gloating?
• Jennifer: I was AWFUL to you. You saw me at my lowest and you feel BAD for me?
• Mary disagrees.
• Jennifer: What is wrong with you?
• Mary looks unhappy.
• Mary: Believe me, sometimes I ask myself that some question...

Level 25 - Looking UpEdit

• Dorothea and one enter the restaurant.
• Dorothea: Luigi, darling!
• Jennifer and Luigi hug.
• Dorothea: How's Snuggford's PRE-EMINENT Italian chef?
• Luigi: Bored!
• Luigi: You must a' understand, Dorothea, that even though you pay for the party...
• Luigi: l...if I a' do this, the menu is up a' to me!
• Dorothea: I LOVE the idea - I want to this party to be the talk of the town!
• Mary and Morey are working.
• Dorothea: But I want a tasting first.
• Luigi: You don' a' trust me?
• Dorothea touches Luigi.
• Dorothea: Let's just call it a little peace of mind...
• Dorothea: After all, Tony and Brie will have only ONE engagement party.

During the levelEdit

• Mary cleans up the cellar.

After the levelEdit

• Peter reads and Mary is reading the law. Jennifer enters the restaurant.
• Jennifer: Can we talk?
• Mary: Er… uh... sure! I'll get us some coffee.
• Peter moves while Mary gets the coffee.
• Jennifer: My ex, Tony, is now ENGAGED.
• Mary: He was here earlier, with his mother... They're throwing a party.
• Jennifer: I realized the other day... I have NO ONE to talk to about this stuff...
• Jennifer: All I do is work... and make time for Tony... The only things that make- sigh... MADE me happy.
• Mary: You call what you are at Gottleib 'happy'?
• Jennifer: Good point.
• Jennifer: Well. I suppose I should let you study.
• Mary sits up.
• Jennifer: Would you like some help?
• Jennifer: I passed first time - with flying colors.
• Jennifer: After the way I treated you, it's the least I can do.
• Mary: Honestly, I'd LOVE some help.
• Jennifer sits back down.

Level 26 - Where There's A Will...Edit

• Luigi walk back and forth.
• Mary: Don't worry - she's going to love it.
• Luigi: You don' a' understand! Dorothea - she a' VERY important woman in Snuggford.
• Mary: She'll either find something she likes or she won't - that's the whole point, right?
• Luigi: Maybe I should a' put some clams to boil.
• Mary: Luigi, it'll be fine.
• Mary and Luigi team up.
• Mary: What's the worst that could happen?
• Morey skates into the restaurant.
• Morey: Ooh! Are those cannoli cupcakes?!
• The skate flown and the cupcakes fell down!
• Luigi: You... YOUUUUU!
• They're chasing!
• Morey: Easy, Luigi! Remember your blood pressure!
• Luigi: I'm a' gonna cover you in honey and tie you to an anthill!
• Mary: LUIGI! MOREY!
• Mary: We still have time! GO AND COOK - I'll clean this up.
• Mary is sighed.
• Luigi: Fine... I'll a' tie you to an anthill later.
• Morey is scared!

During the levelEdit

• Mary cleans up the mess on the floor.

After the levelEdit

• Luigi: OUT.
• Morey hides into the cellar.
• Dorothea and one enter the restaurant.
• Luigi gave Dorothea a hug.
• Luigi: Ricotta sauce with cranberry! Pomarola with asparagus puree and cannoli cupcakes!
• Dorothea: What about a salad?
• Luigi: Mary here came up with a shrimp and roasted bacconcini salad that is delizioso!
• Dorothea: it looks delicious...
• Dorothea sits on the chair.
• Dorothea: Now, let's see how it tastes.

Level 27 - Point of No ReturnEdit

• Tony enters the restaurant.
• Tony: Hey, uh... 'Mary', right?
• Tony: My mom loves the food - says we'll be the envy of the town.
• Tony: You, um... you know Jennifer, right?
• Mary: I do... We worked together at Gottleib, and she's helping me study for the bar.
• Tony: Is... is she okay?
• Mary: No, but she will be...
• Mary closes the law book.
• Mary: Speaking of which, you seem to have rebounded rather quickly?
• Tony: What, with Brie? Not exactly. I don't love her, she doesn't love me. This marriage is our parents' idea.
• Mary: Can't you say no?
• Tony: It's complicated.
• Tony leaves the restaurant.

After the levelEdit

• Luigi walks.
• Luigi: What a' have I done?!
• Luigi: Cancel the party!
• Mary: What? No!
• Luigi: What if they hate out a' new dishes?
• Luigi: I'll be ruined!
• Luigi facepalm.
• Mary: But what if they love it?
• Luigi: What is they DON'T?
• Morey calls.
• Peter: C'mon, man - this is what's exciting about being a chef.
• Mary: Yeah! Leaping into the unknown! Jumping without a parachute!
• Mary: Plus, let's be honest, my octopus salad is too good not to serve...
• Luigi: Yes... Yes, you're right!
• Luigi: The show must a' go on!

Level 28 - Say It With a SongEdit

• Peter eats the popcorn while Mary reads the law.
• Peter throws the popcorn to Mary.
• Mary: Knock it off.
• Peter keeps throwing the popcorn.
• Mary: Oh, you're going to get it now, buster.
• Peter: Bring it!
• Dorothea enters the restaurant.
• Mary: Is everything okay, Mrs. Lowery?
• Dorothea: The orchestra I hired canceled on me at the last minute...
• Dorothea: With Snuggford being such a 'provincial' town I've been unable to find a replacement.
• Dorothea: I was hoping YOU might know someone.
• Morey: How about... a COMEDIAN?
• Morey: A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a drink. Bartender says, 'Sorry, we don't serve food here'.
• Mary: Like I said, there are LOTS of talented musicians in Snuggford.

After the levelEdit

• Jennifer: No, no, no - let's do it again from the top.
• Mary: Forget it... I'll never remember all this stuff...
• Jennifer: You can do this, Mary. You just need to FOCUS! Be single-minded about it!
• Mary: No can do. We've got Tony's engagement party soon - Luigi needs me to put in extra hours...
• Mary: Oh, geez, I'm so sorry Jennifer. I didn't-
• Jennifer: It's fine, honestly. I wish him the best... sort of.
• Jennifer: Look, if it's just a question of paying the rent, you could always stay at my place.
• Jennifer: I know you like being a cook but... you have to think about your future.
• Mary: Jennifer... Tony asked about you the other day...
• Mary: He still loves you. I could see it in his face.
• Morey creates the music.
• Jennifer: Whispering… while you're sleeping near me... Whispering, so no one else can hear me...
• Jennifer: I know it's true... There's no one, dear... but you...
• They're quiet. Mary has an idea.

Level 29 - Courage to LoveEdit

• The Party is on!
• Dorothea: I'm SO glad we could all remain friends.
• Jennifer: Of course, Dorothea.
• Dorothea: Brie is such a wonderful match for Tony.
• Dorothea: Our families have known each other for generations.
• Jennifer: I don't know if I can go this with this, Mary.
• Jennifer: Tony's not even here, anyway.
• Mary: He and Brie are making a grand entrance, later.
• Mary: You can do this, Jennifer. You CAN.

During the levelEdit

• Mary comfort Jennifer
• …
• Mary: Don't worry, you're amazing.
• Mary: It'll be fine, just stay strong.
• Mary: You got this, Jennifer!
• Mary: Go get him, girl!

After the levelEdit

• Luigi: They love it! They really, really love it!
• Morey comes out.
• Luigi: And they can't a' get enough of your salad!
• Mary dances and the pan flip and drop!
• Mary: EVERYONE'S asking me for your cannoli muffin recipe!
• This makes Morey surprised! Now he picks the pan up.
• Tony enters the restaurant.
• Dorothea: Mary, dear, I think the guests would enjoy a little light entertainment, don't you think?
• Mary: Absolutely... Oh, Morey!
• Morey goes back into cellar to get violin. Then he comes out with Jennifer.
• Jennifer: Let's close our eyes... make our own paradise...
• Jennifer: Little though we know of it, we can still make a go of it...
• Jennifer: We might have been meant for each other...
• Jennifer: So let our hearts discover... Let's fall in love.
• Tony: THAT'S IT! Mom, I don't care about the money, I don't care about anything!
• Tony walks to Jennifer.
• Tony: Jennifer - will you marry me?
• The marriage happens... Tony has a ring!
• Mary: Er… more octopus salad, anyone?

Level 30 - Wind of ChangeEdit

• Dorothea: Tony, get on your feet RIGHT. NOW.
• Tony: NO.
• Tony: I love her, mom... With all my heart. I'll never let her go again, not for anything.
• Dorothea: Where is Brie?
• Tony: If she's smart, she'll stay far away from here.
• Tony: She doesn't want this marriage any more than I do.
• Dorothea: Well, why are you all looking so surprised?
• Dorothea: I promised an engagement party. So, let's celebrate!
• Tony dance with a kiss to Jennifer!
• Dorothea: I suppose we could always use another lawyer in the family.
• Jennifer: Thank you...
• Jennifer and Mary hug!

During the levelEdit

• Mary serves Luigi special dishes.

After the levelEdit

• Mary calls.
• Mary: Mom?
• Mary: Mom, please just listen...
• Mary: I don't expect you to pull any more strings for me - I don't.
• Mary: I'm going to pay my own way while I study for the bar exam...
• Mary: After that I'll get a foot in the door somewhere on my own, I promise.
• Mary: I know mom...
• Mary: I love you too.
• Mary hangs up.
• Luigi's brother enters the restaurant.
• Luigi's brother: Where's a' Luigi?
• Mary: Uh... Luigi? Are you feeling OK?
• Luigi's brother: You tell him, his a' brother stopped by...
• Luigi's brother: ...and that as far as I'm a' concerned, this restaurant is as good as CLOSED!
• Mary surprised!