a jingle as the old lady enters. she surveys the scene as if feasting on paradise. maybe her eyes aren't so good.
bob and jeep appear from the back, as kyle, percy, audrey and sandra carry howard into the diner, all of them stumbling, gasping for air. charlie moves in to help. percy races for the back.
frantic activity. kyle and michael push a booth in front of the door, sealing off the entrance. tables are turned on their sides to form makeshift shields. window blinds are snap closed.
everyone's eyes go wide at the insanity they're witnessing. audrey is the first one in. michael is almost there. but the fire is faster, engulfing
michael reacts to the sound. an urgency comes over him. audrey arrives with more steaming water.