37. RICHARD This is the most disastrous lunch. I wish I could disappear. I'd rather spend the afternoon inside a cozy coffin than be sitting here. Time unfreezes, as RICHARD takes his seat. A long pause. The next two lines are delivered simultaneously. CHLOE I think I should probably-Have you ever seen the--
PAUL Chloe and Paul both laugh nervously.
I'm sorry, you first. No you first. No, I interrupted. No, I interrupted YOU. No, I insist. No I insist.
PAUL CHLOE PAUL CHLOE PAUL CHLOE In unison, CHLOE and PAUL look toward ARTHUR.
ARTHUR What are you looking at me for? I'm not the referee! Time freezes, except for PAUL, who stand and addresses the audience. PAUL This is the most mysterious lunch. Has something gone awry? Something in the air is making everybody nervous, and I don't know why. PAUL sits and time unfreezes.