Act 2 Scene 12

Question 1

G: Any news?
A: Next few hours are critical.
M: Can I talk to you for a second?
A: Of course.
J: Pop, don’t–Now now.
A: What’s wrong, Max?
M: I know your feelings for John are–different than your feelings for me. I just want you to know that, if he recovers–
A: When he recovers–
M: I won’t stand in your way.

Answer 1

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Question 2

A: That’s very chivalrous, Max.
M: It’s like your Italian friend said. Sometimes you go a long way out of the way–
A: –to come back a short distance correctly.
M: ___
G: Hey, Ariel–tell him I love him.
A: He knows.

Answer 2

1. Ariel–

Question 3

S: Merry Christmas!
M: What do you want?
S: The contents of this!
J: How did you get Chuck’s lockbox?
S: What do you think probate’s for, lawyer boy? Who has the key?
P: I do.
S: As an agent of the United States Government, I order you to open this lockbox.
J: You don’t understand–
M: Don’t do it, Punky.

Answer 3

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Question 4

S: Where’s the money?
J: I was trying to tell you. Right before he died, Chuck willed his retirement fund to the VFM.
M: So what did he leave John?
J: It’s a photo of you and John as kids. Happy. Playing in the snow.
S: You misled me! I know your social security. number! Death does not free Mr. Gustafson from his obligations. Next of kin will inherit his debt to America, and all subsequent returns will be subject to audit.

Answer 4

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Question 5

G: I’ve got something you can audit.
S: I’m sure it’s depreciated.
G: For you, it’d be a charitable contribution.
M: ___
G: Oh! Jell-O!

Answer 5

1. Come on, Grandpa. Let’s go to the cafeteria. I’ll buy you some Jell-O.