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Lili Scene #1 (From The End Is Probably Almost Nearly Here)

DUNCAN​
​This looks absolutely fantastic.

Thanks, guys!

Duncan leans forward to sample the food, but Fiona holds him back.

LILI​
​Fiona? Can I help you get something?

Fiona shakes her head. John and Lili exchange a glance. Lili pushes the charcuterie board out of the way.

LILI​
​Can I clear the air here?

DUNCAN

I wish you would.

LILI​
​We’re friends. We’ve known each other a long time, and Fiona, I’m looking forward to knowing you. I’m not going to pretend I see into the future, but I’m pretty certain this evening’s is not the beginning of the Apocalypse.

Lili takes a bite of apple.

JOHN

I hope not.

LILI​
​John! I’m trying, really, really trying here.

JOHN​
​Shouldn’t we be open-minded?

LILI

No, we shouldn’t!

DUNCAN​
​I always thought being open-minded was a good thing.

LILI​
​No! No, no, no. Not always. People talk about being open-minded when they want to believe something idiotic. Let’s be open-minded about whether or not the earth is flat or six thousand years old! When your three-year-old wakes you up at four in the morning, telling you dragons are under his bed, call the police and set dragon traps around the house, because if you don’t, you’re not being open-minded! Being open- minded is the hobgoblin of little minds!

Duncan nibbles on cheese.

DUNCAN​
​You don’t hear the word “hobgoblin” much these days.

LILI

Duncan!

DUNCAN​
​I have no idea when the Apocalypse might start… but this would be a kick-ass Last Supper.

FIONA​
​We could read The Book of Revelation?

JOHN

I’m up for it.

DUNCAN​
​I’m kind of curious. Intrigued, Lil?

LILI​
​It’s the Bible. Eye for an eye?

Check. Turn the other cheek?

Check. It will say whatever you want it to say.

FIONA​
​For those who have eyes, let them see, Missy.

Fiona opens her iPad as Duncan and John huddle around.