Scrubs Parody: My Old Buddy's New Buddy

[Solana]

(A man with a bandage-wrapped bleeding hand comes into the hospital and up to Skylark, moaning in pain.)

Lark- My shift hasn't started yet. (Points to Darknight.) Try that guy.

Lyude- Oh, you mean that guy there?

Lark- Yeah.

Lyude- Okay, thank you. (Goes to Darknight, still groaning in pain.)

A lot's been going on lately. Zero and Kiyone got married, that short guy hurt his hand, and since one of Solana's pet fish almost ended up on the grill when I was helping to cook at the reception, I was still trying to smooth things over.

(Goes into an elevator, where Solana is waiting with a HUGE hypodermic needle.)

Lark- Hey, buddy. What's with the giant needle?

(The elevator doors close, then open to reveal Lark unconscious on the floor as Solana delicately steps around him.

We still had some work to do.

(Cuts to Lark pulling himself to his feet by the nurse's counter.)

Where was I? Oh, yeah, the hospital also has a new attending psychiatrist.

(A beautiful mermaid strolls in, a sudden wind blowing through her long hair and harp music playing in the background.)

Dr. Reika Onin.

Reika- This is a really windy hospital.

Techno (holding a fan)- Oh, I'm sorry. I was drying up a puddle.

Reika (nodding)- Hmmm.

Techno- I'm kind of a favorite around here.

Not only was Dr. Onin easy on the eyes, but apparently she was an excellent shrink.

Reika (talking to Sae)- Mr. Whitcomb is in the middle of a psychotic break from self-continuation of his meds so we need to get him on Holiperidol IV stat.

(Sae nods and takes off.)

But I also heard that she was a little spacey.

Reika (coming up to Lark)- So, where were we?

Lark- Uh, we weren't talking.

Reika- Was it because of something you did? Because I am completely over it. I don't even remember what it was.

Lark- No, I mean we've never talked. Ever.

Reika- Well, how do I know your name, then?

Lark- You don't.

Reika- You're freaking me out, Zane!

Lark- Actually, it's "Cain".

Why would you say "Cain"? Most people call you "Skylark" or "Lark"!

Reika- Now I'm going to commit it to my memory forever. (Comes up to Lark and takes his face in her hands.) Cain, Cain, Cain.

Dammit, dammit, dammit!

Reika- Okay, Cain-

Dammit!

Reika- I'm just meeting so many people, and everyone's kind of cliquish, and I haven't really gotten to know anybody.

Lark- So, let's talk. It's not like I'm going anywhere, right?

Reika- Great! Oh, thanks.

(A car horn lets out five blasts.)

Lark- Excuse me.

(Followed by two more.)

Lark- Zero's back from his honeymoon! (Runs off, jumping in the air in a few times in excitement.)

Reika- Nice to meet you!

(Cuts to Zero and Kiyone outside, paying a cab driver.)

Lark- Zero! Hey!

(Zero looks over at Kiyone.)

Kiyone- Go ahead.

Zero (dropping his luggage)- Lark! (Runs into the hospital.)

Kiyone- Maybe someday he'll love me like that.

Lark (coming out of the hospital)- He's here! Zero!

Zero (from a window)- Lark!

Lark (whips around)- Zero! (Runs back inside.)

(The two keep missing each other from various windows, even ending up on the roof. Kiyone is dressed in scrubs and already working when the two come running down the hallway, pass each other, then turn around and finally meet in a huge hug, laughing happily.)

Roas (coming down the hall with Ninya, glancing at Zero with one arm around Lark's shoulders and next to Kiyone)- Well, well, well, what do we have here? The newlyweds! Oh, and hey, Kiyone.

(Zero drops the arm around Lark and puts the other around Kiyone quickly.)

Roas- Mark my words, the first year of marriage is just a real treat. Sweetheart, do you remember ours?

Ninya- That silly fighting for control. C'mon, you.

Roas- Duck and move, soul stealer! Duck and move!

Kiyone- Ignore him, baby. Nothing's gonna change. (Turns her face up for a kiss.)

(Cuts to Zero's rooms in the Shrine. Lark and Zero are eating a frozen dessert out of very tiny ceramic containers.)

Over the next few days, Kiyone started to change everything.

Zero- Hey, dude, get us some more ice cream.

Lark- First of all, this is a rice dream. (Samples some.) Mmm, ricey. Secondly, I can't get settled in these new chairs she got. Am I using it right?

Zero- These bowls Kiyone bought don't hold a lot of rice dream. I can barely get my spoon in.

Kiyone- Hey, Lark, although we do appreciate the wedding gift, Zero and I decided that we don't want the Ayumi Hamasaki alarm clock.

Zero- We don't?

(The phone rings, and Lark starts moving towards it in the awkward chair.)

Lark- I got it. Okay, oh, here it goes... ahhhh!! (Spills over onto the floor.) I'm still in the chair! It's like a bear trap!

(Cuts to Lark lying in bed.)

Before going to sleep, I thought about how things had changed for all of us. I'd almost forgotten that when I wake up, it'll be the start of my last week as a resident.

(The Ayumi Hamasaki alarm clock goes off, with the band appearing on top and singing its own 'wake up' tune.)

Lark- Snooze. (Hits the button, and the band members fall asleep.)

(Cuts to opening theme, then Techno fixing an 'Exit' sign. Just as he's bending down for another tool, Lark jumps up and knocks it down again.)

Techno- (frowning)

Lark- Don't look at me, it just fell.

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please...

Techno- Proceed unmolested.

I knew he'd buy it, because today feels like one of those great days in the hospital. People really seem to be getting to know each other.

Reika (holding Azreal's face) Azreal, Azreal, Azreal...

Azreal- Fantastic. Get off my face.

My last week of residency had begun. In seven days, I'd be a full-fledged doctor. It felt pretty special to me, and I had a hunch that it'd mean a lot to one other person as well.

(Lark taps Roas on the back, who straightens up and eyes him.)

Roas- Yes, milady?

Lark- So, you feeling all (makes a freak out noise)?

Roas- That depends. Does (makes the same freak out noise) mean confused and incredibly annoyed?

Lark- Come on, man, it's our last week together! The Skylark/Atrades train is pulling into the station! You must have a metaphor you want to use. Hit me with it!

Roas- I suppose I could riffle off a list of things that I care as little about as our last week together. Let me see... low carb diets, Michael Moore, the Republican National Convention, high def TV, the Bush orders, wireless hotspots, the OC, the UN, recycling, getting Punk'd, the Latin Grammys, the real Grammys, Jeff that Wiggle that sleeps too darn much, the Yankees payroll, all the red states, all the blue states, every hybrid car, every talk show host, everything on the planet, everything in the Universe, everything, everything, everything, everything, everything, everything, everything, everything that exists! Old World, past, present, future, and all discovered and undiscovered dimensions.

(Starts to walk off, then comes back for one more.)

Roas- Oh! And Hugh Jackman.

Lark- Hugh Jackman's Wolverine! How dare he?

(Cuts to Solana and Kiyone strolling in the cafeteria with their trays.)

Solana- I missed you guys so much.

Kiyone- Oh, come over tonight! We're looking at wedding pictures.

Solana- Ooh! There's this one picture of me after I got sick from my third glass of bubble tea, and my hair is kind of sexy messy, and the photographer said he could airbrush all the spills and tapioca pearls off my dress.

Kiyone- Already made doubles.

Solana- You rock! So, um, is Lark going to be there tonight?

Kiyone- Can't you come over anyway?

Solana- Um...

Reika (sliding into a chair)- Hey! Do you guys mind if I eat with you? Because I don't want to sit alone and sing to my food like a crazy person.

Solana- Oh, my gosh, I do that!

Reika- No way!

Solana- Yeah, mostly Celtic songs. You know, unless I'm eating some of Aryn's soul food.

Kiyone- Where's your food?

Reika- Oh, shoot. (Leaves.)

Kiyone- Look, Solana, we'll do something later this week, just the two of us.

Solana-...okay.

Reika (returns and plops down)- Wow, that is not my food. But I'm not getting up again.

Solana- Oh, I wouldn't.

Reika (sings)- Chicken salad, oh yeah, looks good.

(Kiyone's pager goes off.)

Kiyone- I gotta go.

Solana- See ya! It's so strange to feel all alone, when not that long ago I was part of this really tight group, you know?

Reika- Yeah, I had tons of friends at my old hospital.

Solana- I've got to meet some new people.

Reika- Do you, uh, wanna get a cup of coffee tonight?

Solana- Can't. I'm hitting the Internet hard and going on a friend hunt! (Takes off.)

Reika (singing)- Oh, chicken salad, you're tasty, you're food to be eaten, it's good...

(Cuts to Lark turning a patient on a gurney over to another doctor.)

Lark- When you get back from surgery, Mrs. Grodberg, we'll play Scrabble again! And this time, I'll beat you!

Azreal- Well, of course you'll beat her, son. She's having half her brain removed! (Laughs and takes off.)

Zero- Lark? Little problem this morning with the car.

Lark- Our car? Is it bad?

(Zero looks off to the side, and it cuts to the car burning up like a sparkler. He's on a cell phone.)

Zero- Yeah, triple- A? I need a pickup on the corner of Black Rose Street and-

(The car's back end explodes in a massive fireball.)

Zero- You know what? You'll see it!

(Cuts back to the hospital.)

Lark- Ah, I'll miss it. Lots of memories in that old car!

Kiyone- Of what?

Lark- Driving, mostly.

Zero (half heartedly)- Beep, beep.

Kiyone- Look, why don't we pool our money together and buy one of those cute mini Coopers?

Zero- Baby, a mini Cooper?

And then the most amazing thing happened...

Kiyone- I'll tell you what, Zero. Why don't you go pick out a car?

...Kiyone let Zero make a decision!

Zero- Okay! But, baby, you should know that it's not going to be a mini.

(Cuts to Lark reading a patient's chart.)

Lark- Mr. Radford, if you keep turning down physical therapy, you're never going to be strong enough to get out of this bed.

Mr. Radford- I'm tired.

Lark- I know you are, but I would love it if you'd at least try!

Patient (singing)- And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that! No, I won't do that!

Lark (approaching)- Haunting.

Reika- Drink your juice, Mr. Glass. (Walks off with Skylark). Mr. Glass has Pict's disease, which is similar in presentation to multi-part dementia. Anywho, since he's from Lyton, he likes to sing when he gets up in the morning, and the weird thing, Cain, is that he captures the mood of the room.

Okay, you gotta take a stand on this 'Cain' thing before it becomes permanent.

Lark (as they enter the elevator)- You know, usually people call me 'Skylark' or 'Lark'...oh, 'Cain' is fine. It's cool.

What's wrong with you?

Reika- Anyway, Cain, I noticed that you were having some trouble motivating your patient back in there, and I actually published a paper on motivating post-operative seniors. So, if you want, I could help.

Lark- What floor?

Reika- Oh, we're in an elevator.

Lark- You know, Reika, I appreciate the offer, but there's a very special doctor I use around here when I need help and he'd be pretty pissed if I didn't come to him first.

(Cuts to an aggravated Roas followed by Lark.)

Roas- Why, Mauri, why do you insist on bothering ME with these things?

Lark- Please, you know you love it. Now, come on, one more time for nostalgia's sake. You come see my patient, you teach me a lesson, and then the music plays. In my head, it sounds like this- baba ba ba ba ba, ba, baba ba ba ba ba, ba ba...

(Roas is staring at him incredulously when Kiyone comes between them.)

Kiyone- Dr. Atrades, can I borrow you for a minute?

Roas- Borrow me? Dear heart, you'd be rescuing me. (Turns back to Lark.) Newbie, you're on your own. Get used to it.

(Lark looks forlorn as the sad music plays.)

Lark- Baba, ba ba ba, ba ba....

[Solana]

(Kiyone and Roas are walking together.)

Kiyone- I'm going to prove to you that my first year of marriage isn't going to be that hard.

Roas- I wouldn't count on that.

Kiyone- Just wait. See, even though I make all the decisions, whenever I sense Zero is getting upset, I throw him a little decision that means nothing to me. Like buying a new car. As long as it's got four wheels and air conditioning, I'm hap....py.....

(Zero is proudly standing in front of three scooters.)

Zero- Check it, baby! Scooters!

(Kiyone laughs nervously.)

Roas- Fantastic! (Heads back inside.)

(Cuts to Lark writing 'Al Coholic' on the doctors' assignment board.)

Lark- He's a drinker!

Solana- Hmmm, clever. Look, Lark, this is just so unfair. I mean, I never get to see Zero and Kiyone anymore. You get to hang out with them just because you've known them a lot longer.

(Lark leaves without answering, and it cuts to outside.)

Solana- It just feels like you guys are part of some kind of gang.

Lark- Solana, you're overreacting. We're not some kind of gang. Okay?

Solana-...okay.

Lark (revving up scooter)- Wolverines! (He, Zero, and Kiyone put on helmets.) Let's roll! (They take off in unison.)

(Cuts to Lark back inside.)

That joyride around the hospital made me realize two things. First, it's a bad idea to take a full bladder out on your hog. Also, I had to draw upon all of my medical expertise to get Mr. Radford out of bed.

Lark- Mr. Radford, they're showing Cocoon in the chapel!

Mr. Radford- I'm not a big Gutenberg fan.

Lark- Well, you're the only one, because people in the hall are going crazy! (Turns to see Reika with her hands on someone else's face.)

Reika- Ackbar, Ackbar, Ackbar...(turns to see Skylark in Mr. Radford's room.) Oh, Cain! Hey! (Comes to join him.)

Ackbar- Run away with me?

Reika- I was just looking at Mr. Radford's chart.

Lark- Ah, I know you're new here, but that's my patient chart, and no one touches my patient's chart-

(Roas comes in and snatches it up.)

Lark- -except for him.

Yes! I knew he couldn't stay away!

Reika- Hi, I'm Reika. And I'm gonna tag along with the Mr. Radford thing, because-

Roas (holds a finger to her mouth)- Reika, Reika, Reika. You lost me at 'hello'.

Reika- Oh, no touchy.

Roas- Fair enough. Uh, Mr. Radford, do I understand that you have pain issues but you don't want physical therapy?

Mr. Radford- I just don't have it in me.

Lark (whispering to Reika)- Here comes the magic. He always gives me goosebumps.

Roas- Okay, then. I sure hope you're comfortable in that bed, because you're going to be in one just like it for the rest of your natural born life. (Scowls and hands the chart back to Lark on his way out.)

Lark- What the hell was that?

Roas- 'That' was me talking to a patient who has thrown in the towel. You can't save everyone, Newbie, so I suggest you start working with people who WANT your help. That's what I'll be doing. (Leaves.)

Reika- Goosebumps?

Lark- They're small. You, you can't see them.

(Cuts to a Scrabble board.)

Lark- Ah, Mrs. Grodberg, 'Jzilbek' is not a word.

Mrs. Grodberg- I'm still beating you!

Lark- Well, I'm just glad that your surgery went okay and you still have your A game. I don't care who wins.

Half a brain, dammit!

Roas- Good night, Lily.

Lark- Dr. Atrades, I just want you to know that I'm not ready to give up on Mr. Radford.

Roas- Do you want me to give you my 'Things I Don't Care About' speech again? Because, you know, I've updated it to include all white guys who add 'izzle' to anything.

Lark- I had grizzle, my nizzle.

Roas- Go on back to the Shrine and get in bed, will ya? I'm betting your friend Mr. Radford is already in his. I'll see ya. (Walks off.)

(Lark is left alone, then it cuts to the morning and Solana is going to check on a patient. Azreal comes up to her.)

Azreal- Well, sweetheart, you're here early.

Solana- Yeah, well, I didn't have any plans last night, so I went to bed at eight and woke up at four, and then I realized that the sunrise just looks so beautiful through the trees. After that, I opened up this amazing book about the life cycles of sea anemones and-

Azreal- In the future, the appropriate response is, "Yes, I am here." It's called "small talk", not "my depressing life in thirty seconds". (Leaves.)

Solana- I am not depressed, sir! In fact, nothing is going to get me down today!

Mr. Glass (sitting up and singing)- All by myself. Don't wanna be, all by my-

Solana- Oh, shut up.

Reika- Did you just tell my patient to "shut up"? Because that seems not very doctorly.

Solana (defensive)- No? Well, I said it like all those high school girls in the mall, like "Oh, shut up!" (Reika doesn't look convinced.) I should go.

Reika- Hmmm. Kick it, Mr. Glass.

Mr. Glass- All by myself...

(Cuts to a depressed Kiyone on her scooter, as Skylark and Zero are doing tricks on theirs. Techno is brushing off a huge yellow 'X' on the pavement as Lark starts riding around him in a tight circle.)

Lark (singing)- Ring around Techno! Pocket full of-

Techno- Real funny. Pocket full of what?

Lark- Zechno.

Techno- Not a word.

(Lark pulls his scooter to a halt.)

Lark- Why the giant 'X'?

Techno- Why the stupid face?

Lark- Touche.

Techno- You know, I know you knocked that exit sign down.

Lark- Oh, and I think that I can expect a giant retaliatory response. Maybe you could shoot some light arrows in my neck.

Techno (laughs)- Sounds like fun, but no. Our game is over, buddy. Your residency is coming to a close, and that's it. Nothing left to do but... (holds out his hand.)

Lark (shaking it)- What can I say? It's been... horrifying.

Techno- Thank you.

Lark- Well, this is kind of cool! You know, maybe we could, like, be friends!

Techno- You like hunting squirrels?

Lark- I've never tried it.

Techno- Easiest thing in the world! All you need is some walnuts, and a boxing glove.

And the day just got better from there.

(Cuts from Techno's giant 'X' to a smaller one, and a pained Mr. Radford laying on a physical therapy mat.)

Mostly because Mr. Radford had the same "Screw you, Dr. Atrades" attitude that I did.

Lark- Good stuff, Mr. Radford! I'm proud of you!

Mr. Radford- I hate you!

Lemina- Excuse me, doctor, I dropped a nickel in that therapy whirlpool. Do you think you could get it for me?

Lark (rolling up his sleeves)- Okay, but stand back. These things can get pretty dangerous.

(He reaches in gingerly, then his arm seems to get pulled in.)

Lark- Oh, boy...

(He ends up going headfirst into the pool, feet kicking wildly, and gurgling like an overfilled food processor. He comes up for air a few times, spinning around like he's in a washing machine, and splashing a great deal of water onto Lemina in the process.)

(Cuts to Lark squeezing the extra water out of his scrubs shirt outside.)

Solana- So, what, they shooting some kind of calendar out here?

Lark (fake laughs)- Actually, no, I almost drowned diving for a nickel. Not all of us can breathe underwater. But, I'm sure you're more interested in conspiracy theories about gangs and friend stealing. Peace out. (Walks off and gives her the patented shoulder bump.)

(Solana screams in fury and kicks over a nearby scooter.)

Guy on a bench- Heeeeey, what'd you wanna go and do that fer? Whyyyy? All uh youse guys er bullies.

Reika- Easy, Mossimo, she's going to fix it. Now just go inside and I'll meet you in my office.

(Mossimo makes an ungentlemanly gesture at Solana as he heads inside the hospital.)

Reika- He's not even from Meryod.

Solana- Look, um, I'm sorry. You wouldn't understand.

Reika- No, I get it. You're feeling lonely, you're feeling rejected. I mean, most people around here won't even talk to me. And even Cain won't take my help.

Solana- You don't mean...

Reika- Yeah, he's a resident. He's got, like, gelled-up hair and he and his friends are in a motorcycle gang.

Solana- I knew it!

Reika- You know, Solana, you act like everyone's boxing you out, but you wouldn't even get a cup of coffee with me. (Solana looks down in shame as Reika flashes her the peace sign.) Peace out, baby.

Solana- Why is everybody saying that?

(Cuts to Zero strutting up to Kiyone.)

Zero- Great news, baby. I just picked your grandparents up from the airport!

(Kiyone's widen in horror as it cuts to a scene of Zero on his scooter with an elderly couple flanked with luggage behind him.)

Zero- Hang on, Nana! Hang on, Papa!

(It cuts back.)

Zero- Not only did I get them home, I lost six pounds!

Kiyone- Gimme those stupid keys! (Grabs them from around Zero's neck as he yelps and she tosses them.) That's what I think of your stupid scooters! No more bugs in my teeth, no more helmet head, no more making deals with the Goddess whenever a truck passes me on the freeway, okay?! It's over! (Zero nods.) That's it!! (She stalks off angrily.)

Zero- What the hell just happened?

Azreal (walking by)- You got married, son.

(Cuts to Mr. Radford being helped to stand in his room, as Lark proudly stands outside.)

Lark- That, my friends, is Mr. Radford getting out of bed!

(He falls back down onto it.)

Lark- And that is Mr. Radford falling back into bed, but still, that is enough to rub in Dr. Atrades' face!

Reika- That is so great! But, I wouldn't do that unless you want him to rub YOUR face in it.

Lark- Did you not see what just happened, or do you not get face-rubbing? Because it's more than just a bizarro way of memorizing peoples' names.

Reika- Cain, what Dr. Atrades did was classic reverse psychology. And so is this. (Starts moonwalking backwards.) Behavioral modifications can sometimes be brought about by classical conditioning. Reverse psychology?

(Lark's staring at her blankly.)

Reika- Nothing? Because that really kills at the psychiatric conferences.

Lark- I must go to one of those.

Reika- Look, isn't it possible that Dr. Atrades tricked you as a motivational ploy?

Lark- Hmmm, no.

Reika- After he said that there was no hope with Mr. Radford, didn't you both work harder?

Lark- Nooo, you're like a crazy person! (Starts to leave.)

Reika (following)- Look, I'll tell you something else. I mean, Dr. Atrades is a textbook alpha male. I mean, you can try forever but you're never going to get that hug you really want!

Lark- Excuse me, I'm not a child. I'm a doctor.

And I'll get that hug.

(Leaves around a corner, and almost bumps into Solana.)

Solana (calling after him)- Hey, watch it! (Spins to face Reika and accidentally dumps two brimming cups of coffee on her.)

Reika- Hot! Hot!

Solana (ashamed and handing her one cup)- I, uh, I brought you coffee.

Reika- Oh, it's burning! It's like fire!

(Cuts to Kiyone hanging some artwork on the wall in her and Zero's rooms in the Shrine.)

Kiyone- Baby, I know you don't want to return the scooters.

Zero (hugging Rowdy)- Can't this wait until after my scooter club's fall foliage trip to Vane?

Kiyone- No, Zero!

Zero- Oh, man!

Kiyone- Look, you're a husband now! When you make decisions, you're supposed to think about what WE NEED, not what YOU WANT.

Zero- Well, it doesn't seem like you're doing that! You gave away my clock! And you sold my chairs! And what the hell is up with these ridiculously tiny bowls?

Kiyone- They're sake cups!

Zero- I knew that.

Kiyone- Everything I do, Zero, I do it for us!

Zero- Oh, yeah? Then why does Rowdy smell like daisies?

Kiyone- Cause I had him filled with potpourri. (Sighs and sits down.) You can keep the scooters.

Zero- That's what I'm talking about.

(Cuts to Solana and Reika in the cafeteria. Solana is handing Reika some bags of ice.)

Reika- Thanks.

Solana- How are your burns? It looks like I even got your tail.... (embarrassed)

Reika- A little painful yet.

Solana- Do you want me to take a look?

Reika- Nah, it's okay.

(Cuts to Roas kicking back in the breakroom with the Lunar Times. He suddenly lowers it to see Lark on the other side, his hands held like pistols.)

Roas- Look at that. I knew I smelt that odd combination of fear and baby powder.

How does he know about my belly rash?

Lark- Look, Dr. Atrades, I know that you were using reverse psychology with Mr. Radford.

Roas- You do, do you?

Lark- Yes, and I figured it out all by myself without anyone helping me or explaining it directly to my face or anything.

Roas- Well, Senia, your last lesson and you didn't even need it. (Laughs) Three years and it's finally over. I know what you want. I do. (Stands up, looks around cautiously, and slowly holds his arms out.) C'mere.

It's finally happening! Don't miss a moment- take it all in! Baba ba ba ba ba, ba, baba ba ba ba ba, ba ba...

(Roas stops him with a sharp whistle.)

Lark (moving back)- Ow...

Roas- Good God, Ellie, you don't actually think that I'm done teaching you, do you? Don't you understand that the only difference between today and tomorrow is that when you wake up tomorrow and come in here and start killing people, no one can say, "No big deal, he's just a resident." Instead, what they're damn sure going to be wondering is who tried to educate your sorry ass? And when that finger of blame starts pointing in my direction, then I had damn sure better be in a coma from the anger stroke I suffered from the last time you tried to hug me.

(Lark looks down and nods as Roas groans and leaves. He stops in the doorway and turns around for a moment.)

Roas- Oh, and uh, don't be late tomorrow. Doctor.

Whether or not you survive in a hospital is all about how you handle your relationships.

(Cuts to Solana and Reika in the cafeteria, singing "All by Myself" together.)

Whether it's a brand new one....

(Cuts to Lark outside on his scooter.)

... or an old one you have to figure out all over again.

(Kiyone is running down the steps, a delighted look on her face.)

Kiyone- Oh, my! Zero!

(Zero holds up his hands in pride, standing in front of a mini Cooper.)

Kiyone- I can't believe you did this! It's even minier than I imagined. But, what about you?

Zero- Oh, baby, don't worry about it. I got it covered. (Leans in to turn on the radio to Ayumi Hamasaki, then the band appears on the car while Zero dances to it. Then it cuts to Zero and Kiyone in the car and revving it to take off as Kiyone throws up her arms and shrieks in glee. Lark puts on his helmet.)

As for me, with my relationships are what got me through my residency.

(He starts taking off, the music playing, as a chain can be seen unraveling. Suddenly, it pulls taut and the scooter stops, sending Lark flying. He lands spread-eagled on the enormous yellow 'X' that Techno had painted as the man himself is sitting leisurely in a lawn chair nearby.)

Techno- Bulls-eye! > (Starts laughing)

Lark- We're not done with our thing yet, are we?

Techno- No. For you, it's all just beginning. (Picks up the chair and leaves.)

The weird thing is, he was right.