In JAREL’S apartment. There is a table in the room, with a telephone on it. JAREL is seated. SETH is standing, with a deck of cards in his hand.

JAREL

Look, I never invited you here, I never asked you to come in, and I absolutely do not want to go back to him. And, finally, I don’t want to play any silly game.

SETH

Don’t knock what you haven’t tried.

JAREL

I could always try calling the police. You’re not exactly a guest.

SETH

Go ahead. I’ve got my story ready: FAITHFUL BROTHER-IN-LAW REBUKED IN RECONCILIATION ATTEMPT. I’ll bet the police would be real sympathetic. And the morning paper’d probably print our picture. Cain would like that, you know. He takes great pride in the family.

JAREL

He should. It’s a great family.

SETH

You’re part of it.

JAREL

But don’t forget, I left. I had the sense to walk out.…