Our First Memories Together (transcript)

Our First Memories Together
Episode # 	Series 12, Season 1, Episode 20
Previous Episode 	"Sleeping At Night"
Next Episode  	"Changing My Clothes"
==Transcript ==
(The episode starts by taking place up in the sky. The scene goes down to where Debbie's house is and then it zooms into Maraya's bedroom window. Maraya is seen sitting on her bed, thinking about something until she notices that the viewers are here)
Maraya (looking at camera): Oh. Hi, viewers! I'm so excited you're all here, cause you know why? Cause today is a special day. It's Memory Day, a day where you remember all those memories you had with your best, best friend!
(Some music plays for a second after Maraya tells everyone what Memory Day was. Then she continued talking about who her best friend was)
Maraya (looking at camera): My best friend is Ruff, but first, I need to make him come to life. And I will need your help. To make Ruff come to life, we need to say a memorial magic spell. Say the memorial magic spell with me.
(She looks down at her computer and says the memorial magic spell with her viewers)
Maraya: Computer, computer,
Let me see Ruff 
Let me see Ruff 
So those memories won't be tough!
(After Maraya said the magic spell, it surprisingly starts to work as Maraya gets surprised)
Maraya (gasps): It's working! Now let's get on my bed so we can talk about those memories!
(She gets back on her bed and waits for Ruff to appear. Meanwhile, the magic dust is coming out of the computer as it turns into a tornado. Then, Ruff come out and lands on the floor. After he came to life, he crawled to where Maraya was sitting)
Ruff: Hello, Maraya. What's happening to you today?
Maraya (gasps): Hi, Ruff! I'm so glad you're here! Guess what today is?
Ruff: Um…Saturday?
Maraya: Not only that, Ruff, but today is a special day for us. It's Memory Day!
Ruff: Memory Day? Wow. What's that?
Maraya: Memory Day is a special day where you remember all those memories you had with your best, best friend!
Ruff: Oh…I get it now. And you know what?
Maraya: What?
Ruff: I remember a lot of memories I had with you, bad ones and good ones.
Maraya: But, Ruff. I thought memories weren't bad at all.
Ruff (sighs): Well, some of the memories I remember are bad.
Maraya: Like what?
Ruff: I remember when you did shocking things to me, like when you stopped me a few times.
Maraya (not seen): I did?
Ruff: Yes. Like that one time, you stopped me from getting a banana from that bowl.
Maraya (not seen in flashback): Ruff, stop!
Ruff (confused in flashback): Huh? What's the matter, Maraya?
Maraya (worried in flashback): I never had a banana before.
Ruff: And now I remember why you stopped me from doing that. 
Maraya: What? Why? 
Ruff: Because you told me that you never had a banana before.
Maraya: Oh…now I remember. 
Ruff: But that's okay, because I already helped you on that and now you like them. So that's over.
Maraya: Phew. Thank goodness. Now do you remember any more where I stopped you?
Ruff (thinking): Hmmm…yes. (stops thinking and continues) I remember when you were lonely at the playground and you wanted someone to play with.
Maraya (not seen): Oh, yeah. I remember that.
Ruff (not seen): I told you that I could play with you and then I asked what you wanted to do. But you shrugged, so I asked if you wanted me to push you on the swing.
Maraya (not seen): And what did I say?
Ruff (not seen): You nodded yes and so I started pushing you on the swing. But when I pushed you higher and your feet reached the treetop, you told me to stop pushing.
Maraya (yelling in flashback): Stop, Ruff!
(In the flashback, he stopped Maraya from swinging by grabbing the chains of it with his hands)
Ruff (in flashback): What's wrong, Maraya? Am I pushing you on the swing too high?
Maraya (in flashback): No! You're not!
Ruff (in flashback): Then what's wrong?
Maraya (in flashback): I got a problem!
Ruff: I remembered why you stopped me from pushing you on the swing.
Maraya: Why?
Ruff: Because you told me that time that you had a problem.
Maraya: Oh…but, Ruff. You helped me on that problem too.
Ruff: Of course I did. You know that Ruff can help you with anything.
Maraya: Oh, yeah. Why didn't I think of that?
Ruff (thinking): I don't know…but I'm sure you forgot about it. (stops thinking) Oh, yeah. And I remember the time when you stopped me from getting in my car.
Maraya (in flashback): Wait!
Ruff (in flashback): Huh? What's wrong, Maraya?
Maraya (in flashback): We need to get my bags from my grandma's house because I left them there on my bed before I went to school.
Ruff: I can also remember why you stopped me from that one too.
Maraya (not seen): Why?
Ruff: Because you told me that we had to go to your grandma's house to get your packed bags.
Maraya: Oh…now I remember. But I remembered that you did that to me too.
Ruff (in flashback): Maraya, wait!
Maraya (in flashback): Huh?
Ruff (in flashback): Let me unlock the cabin first, then you can relax. (he unlocks the cabin) There. Now you can relax.
Maraya (in flashback): Yay! (laughing as the flashback ends)
Maraya: And I definitely remember why you stopped me that time.
Ruff: Why?
Maraya: Because you told me that you had to unlock the cabin.
Ruff: Oh…I remember now. So let's now talk about something else that I remember.
Maraya: Okay, what are we going to talk about now?
Ruff: I remember…some of the tantrums you threw.
Maraya (confused): Tantrums?
Ruff (not seen): Or, meltdowns when it comes to autism.
Maraya: Huh?
Ruff: Yes. I remember times where you threw little meltdowns in front of me and I had to deal with them. (he is not seen) Like, you threw one when I recommended you to try a banana for the first time and you didn't want to.
Ruff (in flashback): Well, you'll never know unless you try it. And Maraya, I recommend you to try one.
Maraya (scared in flashback): No, Ruff! I don't want to! I don't want to!
(As Maraya ran away from Ruff quickly in the flashback, Ruff continues telling Maraya about it)
Ruff (not seen): And then you ran away very quickly from me and I had to look for you.
Maraya (not seen): Where was I at when you were looking for you?
Ruff (not seen): In your room. When I found you in there, I asked you a question.
Ruff (in flashback): Maraya, are you…scared?
Maraya (crying in flashback): Yes! Yes! I am, Ruff, I am!
(While she was crying in the flashback, Ruff tried reassuring her)
Ruff (in flashback): Aw, it's okay, Maraya. We'll try to think of a way to make you try it. (he gets out a tissue and starts to wipe Maraya's face) Now, stop crying. Everything will be okay.
(The first flashback with Maraya throwing a meltdown ends as Ruff moves to another one)
Ruff: And that time when you threw a meltdown because your sister, Haley, took your bananas away. 
Ruff (sad in flashback): What's the matter?
(He starts to kneel down so he can reassure her in the flashback. Then he gets out a tissue to wipe up Maraya's face)
Ruff (soothingly in flashback): Come on, Maraya. Tell me, please?
(Maraya doesn't answer Ruff in the flashback. She cries hard at him instead, but Ruff, who was still sad, told Maraya something)
Ruff (sad in flashback): Maraya, you have to tell me what's the matter with you. Nobody will know unless you tell them.
Maraya (sniffing in flashback): Okay, I'll tell you, Ruff.
Ruff (not seen): And then you told me all about why you were upset. And I knew, so I then tried to reassure you with some ice cream. But, becoming mad, you told me that it wasn't good for you. So what I said to you was…
Ruff (in flashback): Ah, you got a point there, Maraya. But since you don't have any bananas, you would have to eat this.
Ruff (not seen): Then you said okay and we went to your room to talk about your problems.
(The second flashback of Maraya throwing her meltdown ended)
Maraya: Ruff, don't you remember any more of when I threw some meltdowns?
Ruff: Yes, lots of them.
Maraya: Oh, boy. What was my next meltdown about, Ruff?
Ruff (thinking): Hmmm… (stops thinking and gasps) Oh! I remember. Your next meltdown was about when your family said that you had terrible table manners.
Maraya (in flashback): And now I'm in high school and my family said that I have terrible table manners! Please Ruff, help me, help me, help me!
(She starts crying on Ruff all of a sudden)
Ruff (in flashback): Okay, Maraya. If you think that table manners is a serious problem, then I'll help you with them.
Maraya (smiling in flashback): Really, Ruff?!!
Ruff (in flashback): Mm-hmm!
(Maraya gasps, surprised, and starts hugging Ruff)
Maraya (in flashback): Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! You're the best!
Ruff (in flashback): You're welcome, Maraya. Now let's start making your table manners better.
Ruff (not seen): Then we started practicing with your table manners and eventually you got better at those, too.
Maraya: Wow! That's great! You remember any more?
Ruff: Yes, Maraya. There are lots more to remember.
Maraya: Cool! Can you tell me another one?
Ruff: Sure. (starts thinking) I remember when your grandma asked if you broke the window and you told the truth right in front of her while crying.
Debbie (in flashback): Maraya, do you know what happened to the window? Did you break it?
Maraya (in flashback): Yes! I did. I was the one who broke the window, and your favorite vase, and especially your glasses, bowls, and plates. (sniffs) I was the one who made the big mess and broke everything and I'm very, very sorry! (starts crying) I'm so sorry, grandma. I didn't mean to do this. I just didn't want to get into trouble!
Ruff (not seen): And after you told the truth to your grandma, I said…
Ruff (in flashback): Great job, Maraya. You told the truth. Now let's see what your grandma will say next.
Debbie (in flashback): That's okay, Maraya. You didn't mean to do this.
Maraya (sniffs in flashback): So you're not mad at me?
Debbie (in flashback): Of course I'm not mad. I'm proud of you because you told me the truth, and that can be a skill anyone can practice with and not only autistic ones.
Maraya (in flashback): Really?
Debbie (in flashback): Yes. Anyone can practice it, even you!
(Maraya starts to laugh happily in the flashback)
Maraya (in flashback): Oh, thank you, grandma! Thank you, Ruff! I love you both!
Debbie (in flashback): We love you too, Maraya. Me and Ruff love you more than anything.
(Maraya starts laughing happily again)
Ruff (in flashback): Oh, Maraya. I can't believe you did it! You told your grandma the truth and didn't get in trouble. See? I told you that she won't be mad.
Maraya (laughing in flashback): I guess you're right, Ruff.
(The fourth flashback ends as Maraya smiling)
Maraya: Wow! That was a great ending!
Ruff: I agree! And that was a milestone as well.
Maraya: Cool! Do you remember any more?
Ruff: I think I remember about 2 or 3 more of when you threw some tantrums.
Maraya: Great! Then let me hear it!
Ruff: I remember another memory about when you were at the playground. And when you made me come to life, I said…
Ruff (in flashback): Oh, Maraya. What's the matter? You look like you're about to cry.
(Suddenly in the flashback, Maraya starts crying)
Ruff (in flashback): Aw, Maraya. Don't cry. Everything will be okay.
Maraya (in flashback): It will?
Ruff (in flashback): Of course it will. You know that I'm your helper.
Maraya (in flashback): Really?!
Ruff (in flashback): Uh huh!
Maraya (in flashback): Phew. Thank goodness.
Ruff (in flashback): You're welcome. Now I know why you're crying.
Maraya (in flashback): Why?
Ruff (in flashback): Because you have a problem.
(The flashback suddenly ends as Ruff continues talking to Maraya)
Ruff: And I know on that flashback, I had to figure out why you were crying. It was because you had a problem.
Maraya: Oh, yeah. Why didn't I think of that?
Ruff: I don't know. Maybe you forgot again.
Maraya: Yeah, I guess you're right. Now, do you remember any more?
Ruff: Yes! Now the next one I probably remember is of you throwing your longest meltdown in autism history!
Maraya (gasps): Autism history?
Ruff: Yes. So get ready for some intimidation.
(Maraya starts to make a face at Ruff like she was scared. Then Ruff starts telling her the most intimating memory ever)
Ruff: The longest meltdown you ever threw in autism history was at the dinner table, when your grandma made some mistakes in your dinner.
(The flashback starts when Maraya was crying hard in front of Ruff at the dinner table)
Ruff (in flashback): Oh no! Maraya, what's wrong? Please, tell me!
Ruff (not seen): But you wouldn't answer me. So I tried to get you up so you can tell me, but it was hard for me to do that. So then I said…
Ruff (in flashback): Come on, Maraya. Just at least get up for Ruff. (worried) Please?
Ruff (not seen): But you still didn't do it, so I told you that I was going to think of an idea and then be right back. And after that, I thought and thought, until I finally exclaimed…
Ruff (in flashback): I have an idea!
Ruff (not seen): Then when I got an idea, I got up from the floor and told you that you were crying for an hour.
Ruff (in flashback): Maraya, you've been crying for about an hour! What am I going to do with you?
Ruff (not seen): And so I was thinking some more until I thought up of three ideas, including singing…
Ruff (singing in flashback): 🎵Oh, Maraya, stop crying,
Oh, Maraya, stop crying 
Oh, Maraya, stop crying…
Oh, Maraya, stop crying now🎵
Ruff (not seen): Tickling… 
Ruff (in flashback): Gitchie gitchie goo! Gitchie gitchie goo!
Ruff (not seen): And especially hugging and squeezing you tightly in your arms, because I didn't know what to do.
Ruff (in flashback): Oh, Maraya. Plesse. Stop crying! I'll never know what's wrong unless you tell me.
Ruff (not seen): And then I started hugging you tightly in my arms until…you suddenly stopped!
Ruff (in flashback): Maraya! You - you stopped crying! 
Ruff (not seen): And then when you stopped, I danced and cheered like crazy because I was so happy.
Ruff (in flashback): Yay! I did it! I did it! I made you stop crying! I made you stop crying! Yippee! (laughing)
Ruff (not seen): I just kept dancing and dancing, until you started laughing.
(Maraya laughing in flashback)
Ruff (in flashback): You like that, Maraya?
(Maraya nods happily at Ruff in the flashback)
Ruff (in flashback): Well, I'm glad you do, because that's my job!
Maraya (in flashback): Sure is.
(They both start laughing together until that flashback ended, too)
Maraya: That memory was quite intimidating, but it had a great ending!
Ruff: Sure did. Now we're going to move to something else I remember.
Maraya: What is it?
Ruff: Memories about when I had to feed you.
(Maraya gets shocked and gasps)
Maraya: Feeding me? Are you serious?! 
Ruff (not seen): Yes! I, am, serious.
Maraya: Then tell me one memory you remember from that.
Ruff: Okay. (starts thinking) I remember one time when I tried feeding you your bowl of mashed potatoes for the first time.
Maraya (in flashback): Ruff, I have an extremely big problem. My grandma forced me to try mashed potatoes, which is another one of my foods I dislike.
Ruff (in flashback): But, Maraya, have you at least tried them?
(Maraya thinks about it for one second)
Maraya (in flashback): No…
Ruff (in flashback): Then how do you know you don't like them if you haven't at least tried them?
Maraya (in flashback): Because, they look gross.
Ruff (in flashback): No, Maraya. They are not gross, they are good. (grabs Maraya's bowl of mashed potatoes and spoon off of it) Here, I'll feed it to you. But first thing you need is a bib.
(He gets Maraya's bib and ties it around her neck. Then he picks up the bowl and spoon off the table)
Ruff (in flashback): There you go. Are you ready? Open wide.
Maraya (turns her head): Mm-mm!
Ruff (walking over): Please?
Maraya (turns her head): Mm-mm!
Ruff (walks over again): Please, Maraya? It's good!
Maraya (turns her head): Mmmm!
Ruff (not seen): Then after I tried feeding you the mashed potatoes once, you just wanted to avoid eating it. But I knew it became a success later.
Maraya: Oh…you remember any more?
Ruff (thinking): Remember that one time when you called me to help you at school? You told me that you had to eat a lunch that was gross, but was actually good and healthy when I fed it to you.
Maraya (not seen): Yeah, I do.
Ruff (not seen): While I was feeding you the lunch, you started to get a few symptoms, like stomach pain and gas. And then, later, you started throwing up and had a fever, too. But, that also became a success later like the last one I told you.
(The flashback ends)
Ruff (not seen): And those memories I had with you were kinda bad. Maraya, I wish you didn't have autism and OCD's.
Maraya: Aw, Ruff. But you're not the only one who wishes that. Everyone in my family wished that. And please, tell me some good memories because there were all kinds of great things you did with me when I was autistic.
Ruff: Like what?
Maraya (thinking): Like, that one time where we first met each other.
Ruff (in flashback): Hi! What's your name?
Maraya (in flashback): My name is Maraya. I am 15 years old, have autism and OCD's, and is usually happy!
Ruff (in flashback): Nice to meet you, Maraya. My name is Ruff. I am a dog who works as a special ed teacher, and I may be able to help you with your autism, but not your OCD's. By the way, tell me. What is autism?
Ruff (not seen): And then I remember when you taught me what autism was so I could help you. And after you told me what it was, I said to you…
Ruff (in flashback): Oh, I get it. You have autism. And I may be able to help you on that, Maraya.
Maraya (in flashback): Really? Thank you, Ruff! You're the best!
(The flashback ends as Ruff continues talking)
Ruff: Wow! That was a great memory! You remember any more?
Maraya: Yes! (thinking) Oh. I remember more great things you did, like…you gave me some of your handy-dandy tips when I tried bananas and mashed potatoes.
Ruff: Oh, yeah. I remember that.
Maraya (not seen): And you taught me what patience was so I can get help on it.
Ruff (not seen): I remember that, too.
Maraya (not seen): And, you helped me use the toilet for the first time so I wouldn't have to wear diapers again. Then afterwards, you made me wear some pretty cool undies.
Debbie and Haley (cheering in flashback): Yay, Maraya! You did it! You did it!
Ruff (in flashback): Great job, Maraya! I'm very proud of you!
(The flashback ends, but Ruff continues talking to Maraya about when she wore diapers)
Ruff: But, Maraya. You wore diapers until you were age 15!
Maraya: I know, Ruff, but let me continue. (thinking) Oh, and I remember when you helped me ask if I can play with my friends.
Maraya (in flashback): One question: can I play with you?
Katia (in flashback): Sure. You can stand next to me and Makenzie.
Maraya (in flashback): Okay! (laughing)
Maraya (not seen): That was a lot of fun. And I also remember when we went to Mistletoe State Park for our vacation. And oooh! I remember when you helped me apologize to Katia for bumping onto her side hard.
Maraya (sighs in flashback): I just want to tell you that I'm sorry for bumping on your side hard. I really didn't mean to do this to you and I promise not to do it again.
Katia (in flashback): That's okay. It was just an accident.
Maraya (in flashback): Oh, really?
Katia (not seen in flashback): Yes. It was just an accident. Now join us for a game of catch.
Maraya (in flashback): Okay!
Maraya (not seen): And you were proud of me for doing that too, Ruff. And I also remember when you taught me the "stop, think, go" technique whenever I was upset, and when you helped me go to sleep. I knew you gave me some great suggestions so I could sleep easier and it worked. (flashback ends as Maraya is seen again) And that's all the memories I remembered of you, and Ruff, I got to tell you that you are a great dog who helped me well.
Ruff: Aw, thanks Maraya. Now do you remember any more memories about me?
Maraya: Nope. How about you?
Ruff: Not me either. I think that's it.
Maraya: Yeah, I think so too.
Ruff: And now that we're done talking all about those memories we remembered of each other, I got to go.
Maraya: What? But, Ruff. I don't want you to go, I don't want you to go!
Ruff: But I have to, Maraya. You know that.
Maraya: Well, okay. Goodbye, Ruff! See you soon!
Ruff: Goodbye, Maraya! I'll see you soon too. And plus, I got a present.
Maraya: Oooh! What is it?
Ruff (not seen): It's a memory book.
Maraya (gasps): Wow! All these memories we talked about are in here!
Ruff (not seen): That's right, Maraya. All these memories we just talked about are in there. Now, give me a big hug!
Maraya: Oh! I will always love you, Ruff. Always.
Ruff: Me too. So how about we continue saying our farewells?
Maraya: Okay. Goodbye, Ruff!
Ruff: Goodbye, Maraya!
Maraya: See you real soon!
Ruff: See you real soon too!
(As he disappears into the computer, Maraya yells out goodbye to Ruff one final time)
Maraya: Goodbye, Ruff! I had some great memories with you, and thank you for the memory book, because it will help me even more!
(After she said goodbye to Ruff, she sat back on her bed and told the viewers something)
Maraya (looking at camera): Viewers, did you like me and Ruff's memories of becoming together? Well, I did, because Ruff is a very great dog. And you are very great viewers too. Thanks for helping me through my adventures. I could've done it without you. And now that all of you helped me through, it's time to say that I now have a better autistic life. Goodbye, viewers! See you real soon!
(The scene zooms out of the bedroom window and out of Debbie's house. Then it fades out, which finally causes the episode to come to an end)
==Characters ==
*Maraya 
*Maraya's Computer 
*Ruff 
*Debbie (in flashback)
*Haley (in flashback)
*Katia (in flashback)
*Allana (in flashback, non-speaking)
*Bailey (in flashback, non-speaking)
*Makenzie (in flashback, non-speaking)
==Trivia ==
*This is the final episode of season 1 in "My Better Autistic Life".
*This is the second episode where it shows the flashback of Maraya and Ruff meeting each other. For the full transcript of that flashback, read "Meeting Ruff (transcript)".
*This is the episode where it shows all the flashbacks of Maraya crying in season 1. For more into, read "Reasons Why Maraya Cried (from "My Better Autistic Life")".
*This is the episode where it shows all the shocking things that Maraya did to Ruff. For more info, read "Trying Bananas (transcript)", "Playing With My Friends (transcript)", or "Being By Myself (transcript)".
*This is the episodes where Maraya gets fed by Ruff. For more info, read "Trying Mashed Potatoes (transcript)" or "Eating a Better Lunch (transcript)".
*Usually in every episode of the series, Maraya's last line of the magic spell is "So life won't be tough!" Instead, it was "So those memories won't be tough!" (read transcript above)
*Memory Day might be a knockoff holiday for Memorial Day.
*Skill(s) that Ruff helped Maraya with: none, because this episode was all about memories that he and Maraya had together.
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