the show is going, live. a sniggering narrator steps out front. in the front row, michael sits with a girl. he whispers. actors read the menus. suddenly andy returns, a strange grin on his face. he's swaying on his feet. silence. andy is torn up inside. andy and jack are socking each other. a floor director screams at the top of his lungs. the sign above blinks "applause". the audience obediently applauds. in the booth, maynard grins.