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106INT. BURNHAM HOUSE - KITCHEN - A SHORT TIME LATER

The blender GRINDS as Lester, still in his sweatpants, makes himself a high-protein shake. He's in excellent shape; even his posture has changed, and he moves with the confident, easy swagger of an athlete. Jane watches him blankly from the kitchen table. Carolyn enters. Lester leans against the counter, drinking his shake directly from the blender pitcher, eyeing her. He's got a newfound sexual energy that makes her uncomfortable, and he knows it. Carolyn quickly rinses off her coffee cup, avoiding his eyes, and starts out.

CAROLYN

Jane, hurry up. I've got a very

important appointment--

JANE

Mom, is it okay if Angela sleeps

over tonight?

Jane looks at Lester to see how he reacts. He doesn't.

CAROLYN

Well, of course, she's always

welcome.

(on her way out)

You know, I thought maybe you two

had a fight. I haven't seen her

around here in a while.

And she's gone. Jane continues staring at her father. Finally, he glances over at her.

LESTER

What?

JANE

(nervous)

I've been too embarrassed to bring

her over. Because of you, and the

way that you behave.

LESTER

What are you talking about? I've

barely even spoken to her.

JANE

(angry)

Dad! You stare at her all the time,

like you're drunk! It's disgusting!

LESTER

(angry himself)

You better watch yourself, Janie,

or you're going to turn into a real

bitch, just like your mother.

Jane is stunned. She quickly rises, trying to get out of the