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int. stephan's house: kitchen - morning

Stephan comes into the kitchen, barefoot and without a shirt on, drying his hair with a towel. He is a very gaunt man, all muscle and no body fat. He has some scars, including a prominent one on his abdomen, just below his left pectoral. his face is still scruffy, since he hasn't shaved yet. He goes over to the telephone, which is sitting on a writing table by the back door. He picks up the receiver and dials. The phone rings.

Oscar

(on the phone)

Supplies, this is Oscar.

STEPHAN

Hey, Oscar, its me.

OSCAR

Steve. Long time no see, Captain. We were wondering if Gerry finally got you.

STEPHAN

No, I've just retired.

OSCAR

Retired? You lucky bastard.

STEPHAN

I sure am. Look, Oscar, I need a favor.

OSCAR

I've got a carton of cigarettes with your name on it, buddy.

STEPHAN

I need a bigger favor than that. I need enough food to feed seven and I need it today.

OSCAR

Seven? What are you planning on doing, feeding an army?

STEPHAN

Look, can you do it?

OSCAR

Well, sure, I can do it. Who do you think I am?

STEPHAN

Thanks. And keep it quiet, Oscar. I don't need anyone finding out about this.

OSCAR

Sure thing, Captain. Just like old times.

STEPHAN

You're the eighth wonder of the world, Oscar. I'll come around the usual time.

OSCAR

See you then, Captain.

Stephan hangs up. He turns around and sees Nancy watching him from the doorway. He nods, sheepishly, looking down at his bare chest.

NANCY

What was that all about?

STEPHAN

I'm picking up our food tonight.

NANCY

Oh. That's good.

STEPHAN

I thought so. Ready to work on breakfast?

NANCY

Sure. What are we making?

Stephan pulls ingredients out of the cupboard and hands them to her. They go over to the island and take stock.

STEPHAN

It looks like we're making Oatmeal peaches.

NANCY

How can you mix oatmeal and peaches?

Stephan starts fixing water for the oatmeal and measuring it out. Nancy stands next to him, watching.

STEPHAN

Very easily. You take the oatmeal, like this, and when its finished you pour some of the peach juice over it and add a couple peaches to the top with the last of our sugar. It tastes great. Trust me.

NANCY

Okay. I hope the children will like it.

STEPHAN

They will. Kids like anything sweet.

NANCY

(pointedly)

And are you actually staying for dinner today?

STEPHAN

(looking pointedly at her)

Yes.

Stephan's gaze forces her to look down and she sees his scar. She touches it gently. He jerks away.

NANCY

How did you get that?

STEPHAN

(bluntly)

I was shot.

NANCY

Did-

STEPHAN

(brusquely)

I don't want to talk about it.

He takes his towel and goes back upstairs.