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Murder (Or An Art Attack), Part 7

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The Script For Today's Comic!

Murder (Or An Art Attack), Part 7

(Four panels.)

SCENE:
Izzy and Tom are on the pavement, hands behind their back, handcuffed. Izzy looks dejected, but Tom looks vibrant and alive; this is the most fun he’s had in years.

IZZY: I can’t believe they called the cops on us.

TOM: Don’t worry, we’ll be fine.

(An officer enters the scene. He should be older, obviously, at least old enough to be handling Tom when he was on the force almost ten years ago.)

OFFICER BARSTOW: Okay, now you have the right to remain – Tom? Tom Rough? Is that you?

TOM (delighted): Officer Barstow!

OFFICER BARSTOW (making a gesture of familiarity/relaxation, like pushing back his cap and scratching his head): Oh, man, are you a site for sore eyes. How long’s it been since I arrested you?

TOM: Must be at least eight years.

OFFICER BARSTOW (calling back): Well, I guess I don’t have to read you your rights –

TOM: Remember when I was gonna get ‘em tattooed on my chest?

OFFICER BARSTOW: That woulda been great. Hang on, I’ll bring the good car around for you.

(He leaves.)

IZZY: You really were a punk rocker.

TOM (crazed pride): You better believe it, baby.

OFFICER BARSTOW: Hey, the fellas back at the station want to give you an old-fashioned beating! You up for it?

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