The Soup

You have a close friend and they get involved, with someone in a relationship. It affects your friendship doesn't it? Because it's like you were a comedy team, and now there's this third person, you know, it kind of throws off the timing. Who's on first, I don't know, uh dear, who, who do you think is on first? In fact, whenever a friend of mine ah, starts with a new girlfriend, he should just say, "I look like the person you use to know, but I've been modified to survive in this relationship. In other words, if were having an argument and she's there, I may say I totally disagree with you, but what that means is, I'd like to help you out, but I'd rather continue to see her naked."

EXTERIOR DAYLIGHT SHOT OF MONK'S RESTAURANT -- THEN INSIDE WHERE JERRY AND GEORGE ARE SITTING IN THE USUAL BOOTH. A WAITRESS (KELLY) WALKS UP TO THE TABLE TO TAKE THEIR ORDER.

(Elaine enters and walks up to the table)

(Elaine sits down next to George in the booth)

(Kenny Bania is hanging up his coat on the coat rack by the front door)

(Bania walks over to the table, stands there with his arms on his hips)

(Bania gets about 3-4 steps away then turns around quickly)

(The waitress walks up to the table with Jerry and George's plates)

(The waitress cocks her head and looks at George as if she is glad he likes the sandwich)

EXTERIOR OF THE RESTAURANT, THEN TO JERRY AND GEORGE STANDING OUTSIDE ON THE SIDEWALK. JERRY IS ZIPPING UP HIS LEATHER JACKET. GEORGE IS WEARING A LARGER GREEN JACKET.

(Jerry grabs George forcefully by the collar of his coat)

(Jerry lightly slaps George on his right arm. George turns to look at the restaurant and the task at hand)

EXTERIOR DAYLIGHT SHOT OF JERRY'S BRICK APT. BUILDING, THEN TO THE INTERIOR OF HIS APT. KRAMER ENTERS QUICKLY, SLIDING ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

(Intercom buzzes)

(Kramer turns & goes over to the intercom to push the speaker button. He says something like "ya go," but it's difficult to make out what he says)

(Bania opens the door and leans his head in)

(Kramer takes the jacket off of the hangar and put the pans, still on the hanger, on the kitchen counter -- he opens the jacket for Jerry to slip in to)

(Grinning like a Hyena, Bania looks at Jerry -- Jerry's _expression looks like "what have I gotten myself into here.")

(Jerry starts taking the jacket off and stops -- looking very surprised at Bania)

(Jerry has the jacket off and walks over to the table -- he tosses the it onto the table)

(Kramer rubs his fingers through his high standing hair as George enters the apt.)

A DAYLIGHT SHOT OF A YELLOW TAXI DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THEN INSIDE TO THE BACK SEAT OF THE TAXI -- SIMON, THE ENGLISHMAN THAT ELAINE MET ON HER TRIP IS RIDING WITH HER.

BEAUTIFUL AERIAL SHOT OF CENTRAL PARK AND PART OF THE CITY (VISIBLE OFF TO THE LEFT) -- LOOKS TO BE A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN DAY. THEN TO THE WAITRESS (KELLY) AND GEORGE STROLLING ALONG A PATH IN THE PARK. EACH HAS A COAT ON AND THEIR HANDS ARE IN THEIR POCKETS.

(A horse with rider walks by)

(She points to the ground, so George will see the fresh horse manure and avoid stepping in it)

(They both laugh a little and George glances at his watch)

(Kramer enters)

(George and Kramer go over by the computer. George is writing something on a piece of paper)

(Telephone rings - Jerry picks up the phone)

(Jerry pauses and thinks for a few seconds)

(Bania's broad smile of enthusiasm turns into a dumb founded look ...)

THE CAMERA FADES FROM THE PREVIOUS SCENE INTO THE NEXT SCENE. IT'S THE NEXT DAY, OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING. ELAINE SITS ON THE FRONT STOOP WHILE JERRY LEANS AGAINST THE RAILING AS THEY TALK.

(Jerry blows out a breath)

(Simon comes out of the apartment building onto the steps next to Jerry)

EXTERIOR SHOT OF MONK'S RESTAURANT, THEN INSIDE - GEORGE IS SITTING AT THE USUAL BOOTH AND JERRY SITS DOWN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE.

(Kelly the Waitress walks away)

(Looking towards the front door, Jerry sees Kenny Bania hanging up his coat on the coat rack)

(Bania sits next to George as he and Jerry slid back to their original seats in the booth. Kelly the Waitress brings George his bowl of chili)

(George grabs some napkins)

(George tucks a napkin over his shirt collar)

(Kramer walks up to the table, leans in, with both hands on the table)

(Kramer points at George, and makes the "pop" sound with his lips. George looks over his left shoulder, back into the kitchen, then takes his napkin off of his shirt and throws it down on the table)

ELAINE WALKS INTO JERRY'S APARTMENT AND THEN OVER TO THE COUCH.

(Simon walks in the open door carrying some beer)

(Telephone rings)

(Simon leans down to kiss Elaine)

(hangs up the cordless phone and sets it down -- blows air out of his mouth and cheeks ... Then he snaps his fingers)

(Jerry hands Simon the suit on the hanger)

(Telephone rings; Jerry picks up the cordless phone)

(Elaine and Simon are exiting the apartment door, Simon goes first. Elaine with a big smile, realizing it's Bania on the phone, bends forward from the waist slightly, opens her mouth and sticks out her tongue like she is throwing up and then exits the apartment and closes the door.)

(he hangs up the cordless phone. Kramer bursts in)

(Hilde walking into the open doorway of Jerry's apt. - she stands with her arms on her hips)

(looking down at the food he is clutching between his elbow and chest)

(Hilde and Kramer go back to his apt. Kramer shuffles both feet wildly as he exits)

ON THE SIDEWALK, JERRY WALKS UP TO GEORGE, WHO IS OUTSIDE, ONE STORE OVER FROM THE COFFEE SHOP.

(George half-bows to Elaine and they start to walk down the sidewalk)

DAYTIME EXTERIOR OF REGGIE'S, THEN INSIDE, WHERE GEORGE SITS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOOTH WHILE ELAINE AND JERRY SIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOOTH.

(Elaine looks up at Hilde with subtle disbelief)

(Kramer enters)

(Jerry turns quickly and looks at George -- George, sitting on the couch, immediately understands, he picks up the phone with his right hand, points at Jerry with his left arm extended, dials and licks his lips)

(Bania walks up to the table)

(Monk's Manager stands there for a second thinking -- looking at Elaine and Jerry. Both of them have a hand up on the side of their faces. Monk's Manager walks over and puts both hands on the table and leans in)

(Jerry makes a face and silent "Ouoo")

(Elaine and Jerry watch as Bania runs out the door after Simon)

(Sounds of struggling is heard from outside; Material rips)

(Elaine and Jerry look at each other, and toast each other by raising their forks in the air. Their mouths are open with the silent Ahhhhh _expression of joy)

INSIDE REGGIE'S DINNER. GEORGE SITS SILENTLY IN A BOOTH. A PLATE OF FOOD ON THE TABLE IN FRONT OF HIM. ANOTHER PATRON IS AT THE COUNTER BY HIMSELF.

George pours a bit of ketchup onto his plate. He replaces the ketchup bottle cap and sets the bottle down on the table. He picks up his fork and takes a bite from his plate. Then he picks up a bottle of A1 sauce and pours a bit on his food, replaces the cap and sets the bottle down. Then he picks up a smaller bottle of Tabasco, pours a bit of it on his food, replaces the cap and sets the bottle in the table caddy on the table. Then he struggles with something on the table -- trying to get the item open, the lid flips into the air and flies over his right shoulder, making a noise as it lands on the ground. Hearing the noise, the man at the counter turns to see what it is and George looks over at him.