(Cut to stripper leaving.)

RICHARD: I hope Harry doesn't hear about that.

DOYLE: Not from me she won't.

RICHARD: I know. You're a good half-man. So, have you given any thought to what we discussed?

DOYLE: Yup, and I got to tell you, I've had a lot to regret in my life, but nothing more than the way things went with Harry and me. I should have made her happy, and I didn't. And now well, we both have a second chance. Her to be happy, and me - not to stand in the way. I guess what I'm trying to say to you is that I give you my blessing, Richard. God bless you. As long as we skip the hug thing.

RICHARD: (to the room) Hey, everyone, great news. Doyle gives his blessing. He consents.

(Cheering.)

RICHARD: A toast to Doyle.

(All the guys surround Doyle and push him back.)

DOYLE: No hugs, now. We had an understanding.

GUY: Doyle, we have something for you.

(They lock Doyle in red box so that just his head sticks out.)

DOYLE: You know, this is great, really but I can't reach the pretzels.

RICHARD: Doyle, I just want to say how incredibly moved I am by your sacrifice. I hope that doesn't make me less of a man in your eyes.

DOYLE: Sacrifice? Huh?

(All morph into their red demon faces.)

DOYLE: Okay, this *can't* be good. (A guy comes up, injects the side of Doyle's head) Ouch! Hey, my head's going numb.

RICHARD: Well, I should hope so! We wouldn't want you to suffer when we cut into your skull.

written by: Tracey Stern; Originally transcribed by anonymous. Edited, formatted for this site and checked against source by Ann.. Full transcript at:
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