The Face Painter

Monkeys are really the end of the line in the pet world. I think when you're at the monkey level of pet ownership, have a kid. I mean, come on, you know, I mean, you're *so* close. If you need a pet that can roller skate and smoke cigars, it's time to think about a family. Monkeys, of course, were the first astronauts in the sixties, which I'm sure made perfect sense in the monkey brain. 'Maybe that is the next logical step for me, because I've been working with the Italian guy and the crank organ, and I think I'm ready to handle the maximum re-entry g-forces.

(They stare at each other for a moment, then embrace.)

(George enters, carrying a bouquet of flowers and singing.)

(Kramer enters.)

ELAINE IS AT PUDDY'S APARTMENT, WAITING IN THE LIVING ROOM WHILE HE GETS READY.

(Puddy enters wearing a Devils' jersey and red and green paint all over his face.)

(There's a knock at the door, Puddy answers it. It's Jerry and Kramer. Kramer enters first and does a typical 'Kramer take' when he sees Puddy's painted face. He recovers quickly.)

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, THE FOUR OF THEM ARE AT THE GAME. THREE ARE SEATED, PUDDY HAS HIS FACE PRESSED AGAINST THE GLASS AS THERE'S ACTION IN HIS CORNER.

(Just then the Devils score a goal and Puddy is back up, banging the glass.)

GEORGE AND SIENA ARE SITTING IN THE CAR AGAIN. THEY'RE LISTENING TO THE HOCKEY GAME ON THE RADIO

JERRY, ELAINE, KRAMER AND PUDDY ARE WALKING ON THE STREET AFTER THE GAME. THE DEVILS MUST HAVE WON BECAUSE PUDDY IS GLOATING.

(The car stops just short of hitting Puddy. There's an old priest in the passenger seat.)

(Puddy runs away, leaving the old priest shaken.)

JERRY ENTERS HIS APARTMENT CARRYING A BAG OF GROCERIES. AS SOON AS JERRY CLOSES THE DOOR, WE HEAR KRAMER'S DOOR OPEN AND CLOSE. THAT MOMENT, KRAMER WALKS IN.

RIVERSIDE GRAMERCY CHAPEL. JERRY AND ELAINE ARE AT GARY FOGEL'S FUNERAL.

(Several women weep off camera. Elaine inspects her outfit.)

(Alec barely acknowledges the greeting and takes a seat.)

(Kramer enters.)

JERRY AND GEORGE ARE STILL AT JERRY'S APARTMENT, SOME TIME HAS PASSED.

(George storms out of the apartment as Kramer enters.)

JERRY IS SITTING ALONE IN HIS APARTMENT WAITING FOR ALEC TO CALL. THE PHONE RINGS, JERRY ANSWERS.

(Kramer moves in for a handshake, Barry spits water all over his jacket. Kramer

gets defensive and Barry starts screaming and climbing the cage bars.)

ELAINE'S APARTMENT, ELAINE AND PUDDY ARE MAKING OUT. SHE UNBUTTONS HIS SHIRT AND NOTICES SOMETHING PECULIAR.

EXTERIOR SHOT OF MSG MARQUEE ANNOUNCING THE RANGERS VS DEVILS PLAYOFF GAME TONIGHT. CUT TO SOME ON-ICE ACTION, THEN TO THE CHEAP SEATS WHERE PUDDY, JERRY AND KRAMER ARE SEATED, SHIRTLESS.

(The Devils score a goal, Puddy stands up screaming and drags Jerry and Kramer to their feet. Alongside Puddy's 'D', Jerry sports an 'E' on his chest, Kramer has a 'V' on his, and three more shirtless guys bearing 'I',' L' and 'S' rise alongside them. All are cheering wildly, except for Jerry and Kramer who stand silent.)

THE EL SALVADORAN PRIEST IS IN HIS BEDROOM, ANOTHER PRIEST IS AT HIS BEDSIDE.

(The priest shows Elaine into the room, she's wearing a white raincoat with a hood. As she approaches the bed, she's backlit by the sunlight coming through the window.)