INT. – DAY – BEDROOM

It’s morning; bright May sunshine streams through an open window and falls on the bed, illuminating CARL, NORA, VAL and GUS. VAL is changing NORA’s diaper and putting a new outfit on her; CARL is bouncing up and down, bristling with morning energy and vigor. GUS is straightening his tie, ready for work.

VAL: Look, Daddy, isn’t she pretty?

GUS: Oh, yes. What a cute outfit!

VAL: And look — isn’t Carl handsome?

GUS: I love that John Deere sweatshirt.

VAL: Carl, what do you think? Is your sister pretty today?

CARL: Yeah, she’s pretty!

VAL: And what about Daddy?

CARL: Hmmm. Not too stylish.

GUS: …

(laughter)

END