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STOCK SHOT OF WHITE HOUSE - CREDITS OVERLAY

CUT TO: EXT - BACKYARD - MORNING

The Skipper is standing over a barbecue grill making breakfast. Dubya wanders on camera looking for something to do.

DUBYA
Morning, Skipper!

SKIPPER
Morning, Dubya.

DUBYA
Can I help?
(PAUSE)
I know, sit down and shut up. That's what you always say when I ask if I can help.

SKIPPER
I do!? Well... why would I say something like that?

DUBYA
I dunno... because I always goof stuff up?

SKIPPER
Of COURSE you always goof up, Dubya. But that's still no way to talk to my li'l buddy.

DUBYA
You're right, it isn't.

SKIPPER
Dubya, you're absolutely right. I'm sorry... I spout off without even thinking... no more... okay?

DUBYA
Okay.

SKIPPER
Good. I'll get this breakfast ready for the folks.

DUBYA
Can I help, Skipper?

SKIPPER
Sure you can, Dubya... sit down an' shut up!

MR REID
(O.S.)
Good morning, there!

Mr. Reid and Ms. Pelosi walk on camera.

MS PELOSI
Good morning Dubya, good morning Dick... what's on the menu for breakfast today?

SKIPPER
Eggs Benedict Arnold.

MR REID
Oh good, our favorite! And we brought humble pie for you for dessert!

DUBYA
Uh-oh Skipper, it's starting to rain. I just felt a rain drop on my nose... it's all wet!

MR REID
That just means you're feeling feisty.

MS PELOSI
Oh, Harry... that only applies to dogs!
Ms Pelosi pats Dubya's suit.
(CONTINUED)
Hey, his coat IS wet.

SKIPPER
Relax folks, it's just a November sprinkle. Believe me, when a REAL storm sets in, we'll feel it!

Just then a torrential down pour occurs. The Skipper and Dubya try to hide under Ms. Pelosi's parasol with Harry Reid, but there's no room. Dubya and the Skipper get completely soaked.

DUBYA
This isn't a real storm, huh Skipper?

SKIPPER
Nope.

DUBYA
When do you think the real big storm is gonna start?

SKIPPER
Dubya, this is just a guess, but I'd say the real thing will start in about two years!

Dubya tries unsuccessfully again to take cover under the Ms Pelosi's parasol as the Skipper continues to stir his pan, which is filling up with water. He pours some of the water out and continues stirring as we...

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