Elaine
Where is this guy?! (Checks her watch) I hate this! (Sighs) I shoulda brought something to read.. (Picks up a sugar packet) 'Cancer in labratory animals'.. huh.
Waiter
Excuse me, Elaine Benes?
Elaine
Yeah?
Waiter
An Alan Mercer called for you. He said he's sorry, but he won't be able to make it tonight. (Pause) He's been stabbed.
Elaine
(Shocked) Stabbed?!