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[Anybody at the local diner will spot Detective Sam Tyler, the man with the easiest job in all of Pleasantville (primarily, he's in charge of discovering "who the nice man who left this note is" and "who baked this delightful pie and left it on my doorstep?" annnnd "how did the cat get into the tree?").]

[It's been a pretty pleasant week. So, he's kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying a nice cup o' joe and reading the paper.]

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[It's break time at the bed shop! And Prefect's off to get some ham and eggs from the diner! He walks in and shoots the Server a smile]

I'll have my usual thanks!

[Then he turns on his heel, noticing Sam! He gives the detective a pleasant nod!]

Good morning Sam! How are the cases going?

[Sam returns the nod with one of his own and a pleasant grin!]

Good morning, John! Boy, the work never stops. But you know how it is, can't talk shop in my line of work. [HAHA. He laughs.] Speaking of shops, how're sales?

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[John Prefect eases into the seat opposite Sam, and his ham and eggs arrive almost immediately. Waiting isn't pleasant!]

Oh you know how it is Sam, everyone needs beds, so everyone has beds!

[No one ever wanted new beds but that was all right! Prefect liked having a shop full of beds! He'd probably miss them if they went anywhere.]

[Adam's the one working the counter. Somebody else got the order-Adam was too busy eyeing the new arrivals. Why did the Admiral decide to stick him working at the diner? No, it was worse. He was a high school student at a diner. Biting his lip slightly, Adam walked up to them.]

Hi there Mr. Prefect, Mr. Tyler. [He sighed to himself. He would kill the Admiral.] Can I get you two anything?

[Sam laughs and nods. He should know-- he has a Prefect bed himself!] I'm hoping to add a second bed to my house one day soon. [Of course, he has the engagement ring already, waiting for the most perfect opportunity to propose to his perfect gal.]

[Oh! There's Adam! Sam smiles at the lad and gives him a wave] Good morning, Adam. How're those classes coming? [Then, after a moment] I'll have some bacon and eggs, thanks.

Well gee Sam! I'm sure that'll work out swell for you, In fact, I look forward to letting one of the girls go to such a good neighbor! [Prefect has the idea in mind all ready! If Sam's got some lovely gal in mind, then the bed would make a perfect wedding present for them!]

[Then Adam comes over, and Adam's just super as far as Prefect is concerned!]

Well skipper, I could always go for a fresh cup of coffee!

The classes are going good, sir. [Adam said, with a big fake smile on his face.] I've got a little trouble with math, though. Trigonometry's hard!

[As Prefect and Sam order, Adam nods.] Right. They're coming right up! [With that, he walked back into the kitchen area. Now...he had no clue where the bacon was. He started to search for the bacon but the food was already done. What? How the hell did that work? One of the other chefs gave a very confused Adam the food.]

Here you go! Hope you like them. [He set the coffee down by Prefect and the bacon and eggs by Sam.]

Well, keep studying, kiddo, and you'll do swell!

[When Adam returns in a very timely manner with the food, Sam flips a shiny quarter his way] Oh, I know I will. They've got the best food in town, right here! [Which isn't saying much. Every restaurant is the best in town]

[Prefect closely follows Sams shiny quarter, with a gleaming dime, expecting Adam to catch both at once.] Yeah! If you hit those books like our Team hits the basketball court, you'll do real well for yourself mister!

[He turns to have an aside to Sam, completely ignoring the fact that Adam's still right beside him. He's off screen, so it doesn't matter!]

You know, that kid has one heck of a good head on his shoulders, sure there are other guys I'd be happy seeing one of my two girls go grab a malt with, but... well shucks, it's just so nice to know there are such respectable young men around here to take care of them!

[Never mind that Adam had shown no interest in either of his "Daughters". John Prefect still thought he was good malt grabbing material!]

[As a quarter and a dime fly towards Adam, he expertly grabs the quarter, but fumbles slightly on the dime.] Gee, thanks a lot! And don't worry Mr. Prefect, I'll work hard and study. [He said 'gee'. Did high schoolers say 'gee'? Please, somebody shoot him. Bending down to the ground, Adam picked up the dime he dropped.]

[Then, Prefect talked about Adam potentially marrying one of Prefect's daughters. His jaw dropped.] What the hell? [Adam blurted out, looking at Prefect. Okay, forget about the 'play nice and pretend to be part of the port'. Marriage? To someone he didn't know? Oh no.]

Just who are your kids anyway?!

[Sam nods knowingly] You've got some swell girls there, John.

[And then, that Monroe boy pops up with a choice word that Sam has never heard spoken before. Well, surely he meant "heck". Sam let it slide for now]

Now, Sport, you know who John's girls are.

[Hell? Prefect pauses, cocking his head a little as he looks at Adam in surprise. Now what kind of a word is that? Perhaps Monroe isn't such a good choice for his daughters to go grab a malt with after all...]

Yeah, you know my two little ladies, don't you Skipper?

[He turns his attention back to Sam. Nice, Pleasant Sam.]

Don't I know it. Although Elle's rather taken with that footballer for now, she's struck the perfect balance though, still carrying a string of A's along with her!

[Wait. Elle was Prefect's daughter? Suddenly things got a lot more interesting. He wondered if she was as brainwashed as these two were. Smirking to himself, he scribbled a note on a napkin. The note basically said that he loved Elle and wanted to talk with her. Well, it would work. That would get her to pay attention.]

Yeah, you're right. I do know them. Hey Mr. Prefect? Can you give this to Elle? I don't really see her that much at school and since you're her dad and all, I thought you could give it to her.

[He pushed the folded napkin towards Prefect.]

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Jeeze Adam! He just thinks you should go for a Malt with them!

Adam says no way jose.