- Just look at her over there. So smug and proud.
= What's wrong with that?
- Nothing in your simplistic world view, but there's something about her. I've had my eye on her all evening long and she's got this perma-smile as if she's having the time of her life.
= Maybe she is. Why don't you talk to her?
- And ruin her evening? I don't plan on it.
= Go on! You never know how a night will go.
- Sage ... there's something sage about that. Apart from the odd rhyming.
= Are you going to approach her?
- I guess, I might as well.

...

- Hi there.
: Hi, Do I know you?
- Not yet. Can I get you a drink?
: Sure, I'll have a Manhattan.
- A Manhattan for the lady. And a double Southern Comfort on the rocks for me.
: You trying to prove something?
- No. I just like a good drink.
: As do I. I should warn you though that I don't really plan on sticking around for conversation past the drink.
- You shouldn't feel obligated to. I'm hoping I'll be able to change your mind and get you to stay for a bit.
: It's going to be tough. I've got work early in the morning.
- What do you do, if you don't mind me asking?
: You know ... I do mind. I'd rather not talk about my job to a stranger in a nightclub, no offense intended.
- None taken. Would you at least do this stranger the honor of a toast?
: To what?
- To chance encounters.
: Why do I get the feeling that you're the persistent type?
- Because I don't give up easily like any other stranger you might find at a night club. In a nice way.
: So was that a friend of yours over there?
- Huh? Who?
: You were speaking to someone before you came over here.
- Oh, you were watching then? Not so much a friend as a business acquaintance. In a tenuous partnership.
: What do you do, if you don't mind me asking?
- Mergers and acquisitions.
: Wow. What ... aspect of the acquisitions do you deal in?
- I'm there on the front lines, not so much negotiating as making my demands heard and felt.
: It sounds exciting.
- Oh yeah, it's ... what keeps me sane, to be honest. Though there isn't much money in it, so it ends up as more of a hobby of mine, something I do on the side, as odd as that may sound.
: No, I guess not ... see, I really do need to go now, but if you want, here's my card - give me a call and we can chat a bit longer.
- Most definitely, mon cher. I'll get in touch real soon.
: Alright, bye.


...

- What you got?
= Hers is the Beemer SUV outside.
- Right. You did the deed?
= It's not going anywhere.
- I guess I'll go and give the lady a hand then, eh?
= Don't be too rough with this one, you hear?
- I hear you just fine. This is gonna be a great night.

Scheduled Outage

- This is about time.
= Yeah, you've certainly taken your sweet time getting here.
: I'm sorry guys. I got caught up in traffic. It's pretty crazy out there.
- You could have left earlier
= Yeah, earlier.
: Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. At least I'm here now - better late than never, eh?
- Yeah, yeah - well, have you got the package?
: It's right here. I had a tough time with it, you know. Cops all over the place.
- Now don't get your knickers in a shit-stained twist. Not like they'd know what to look for. Certainly not a fag on a bike.
: Please don't call me a fag.
- I didn't call you a fag - just said they're not looking for a fag on a bike.
= HA! Is there something you're not telling us ... FAG?
: Whatever. When are you guys doing this?
- I don't know. Gotta check the quality of the merchandise first. When did you get this?
: Last night. Found it on my doorstep.
- Did you check it?
: For what?
- For anything. Bugs, trackers ... you know, high-tech shit?
: Like anyone cares that much about small time shits like us.
= We're not small time man. We have big plans. You're on the road to greatness here.
- Enough! Sometimes you really piss me off - you sound like a little bitch on coke.
= Oi fuck off!
- No, you fuck off!
= I'm warning you, mate.
- Oh fuckin' heck! Just ... shut the fuck up for a minute.
: Well, I'm going to be heading out now. If you need me, ...
- Shut up and sit tight. I'm going to check this first. If I need you, you're going to be right here.
= I don't trust him ... this package. Left on a doorstep.
: I'm right here, how about you talk to me
= Well, fine! I don't trust you. There's something ... the way you walk, talk, ... smell, I don't know. You're not one of us. And you know it. That makes you a fucking liability.
: You're a fucking liability - I've seen dogs' drool with more IQ than you.
= What the fuck is that supposed to mean?
: It means you're too stupid to even understand when someone's calling you a total idiot!
- Will the both of you just SHUT UP?
= He's messing us around, man. Give him back his package and get rid of him.
: This is stupid. I'm leaving. You know where to find me.
- Stay there man or I cannot assure that you won't get hurt.
: Fuck you too.




BAM!

: FUCK! JESUS FUCKING CHRIST! Right in the fucking knee! GODDAMNIT!
- I'll turn your balls into a fucking vagina if you don't shut up and stay still. I'll drop you off at A&E when we're done here. ... dickweed.

Missing Out

- There! It's nearly complete.
= What is?
- This thing that I've been working on all afternoon.
= Oh. What is it?
- It's a ... how much do you know about the theory of relativity?
= That's the Einstein one, right?
- Yeah.
{and he hoofs it upfield...}
= Isn't that the one where when you place your hand on a hot stove, a second feels like an hour, and when you place your hand on a hot woman, an hour feels like a second?
- ... Yes. Well, I don't suppose you know the actual theory and ... such.
= I can wiki it, if it helps. Do you mind if I turn the volume up on this?
- Uh, yeah, go ahead. [...looks like he's going to get a yellow card for that...]
- Basically, it says that space and time are relative rather than absolute concepts.
[He Takes The Kick! A Header! It's a Goal!]
- And this is ... well, I had a theory of my own. I suppose it gets complicated at this point. But ... it's exciting.
[A Minute Left In The Game. Can They Come Back Or Is This It?]
- How much do you know of Quantum physics? Well, never mind. Don't answer that. Sheesh ... how do I do this?
[... THROUGH-PASS INTO THE BOX. FIRST TIME TOUCH AND IT'S GOOD!!! IT'S ALL LEVEL AGAIN!]
- Can you turn that down? I'm trying to explain something. Unless you're not interested.
= Sorry, I'd much rather watch this game - it just kicked into overdrive.
- Oh, but ... this is cool. You'd like it. It's to do with time travel and the other dimensions.
= Yeah, I really couldn't give a shit about that, but I'll listen to you after the game if you want.
- Uhh, it's my TV.
= What?
- It's my TV.
= What has that got to do with anything?
- It's my TV. If you want to watch the game, watch it somewhere else. I'd like it turned off so I can work in peace.
= Or you'd rather tell me about your stupid invention. Look, I don't care. I'm here now - if I leave, I'll miss the end of the game.
- I don't think it's really very ... nice. I mean, it's my TV.
= YES! I got it! Fine, I'll watch the game somewhere else!
*SLAM*
= Good riddance.
[AND ANOTHER GOAL! WHAT A MARVELLOUS COMEBACK! That Has Got To Be The Most Glorious Work Of Football Art Ever! a goal that will forever ... }