EXT. Golf course - Day
Dr. John Kennedy, in golfing attire including a billed cap, is swinging his golf club -- practice swings -- near the ball.
In the background, down the fairway, are three other men.
The doctor calls out, "Watch and learn, Phil! Watch and learn."
A golf cart speeds purringly out from some foliage nearby and heads toward Dr. Kennedy. Driving the cart is Furio -- Tony Soprano is in the passenger seat, holding a golf club adorned with a bright red ribbon.
Dr. Kennedy is focused on his swing, and doesn't pay attention to the approaching mini-vehicle until Furio almost plows into him -- the doctor backs up out of the way just in time.
DR. KENNEDY
What are you doing?
TONY
Hey Doc, it's me, Tony. Corrado Soprano's nephew.
DR. K
You belong to this club?
TONY
Me? Oh no no no no -- I came here to see you!
Dr. K
Well, if it's about your uncle, you'll have to call my office.
TONY
Well, you might need a new secretary, I don't think you're gettin' all your messages.
(There is a pause. The doctor stares at Tony, who stares back.)
TONY
(looks at the golf club in his hands as if he has just remembered it's there)
Oh! -- For you. Titanium. I use one. Added ten yards to my drives.
DR. KENNEDY
Thanks. But I really can't accept it.
TONY
(cheerfully)
For everything you've done for my uncle.
(Another pause. They watch each other.)
TONY
(continuing)
Anyway, what am I gonna do with it? I already got one and (he glances at Furio) Mistah Williams here -- he don't play.
(turns to look at Furio again)
Right?
FURIO
(looking straight at Dr. Kennedy and speaking with emphasis)
Stupid-ah focking game.
(Tony shrugs -- still holding the be-ribboned titanium golf club out toward the doctor.)
TONY
What can I do with it?
Dr. Kennedy's three companions are still at a distance on the green. One of them calls out:
What is it, Jack?
Tony calls back to the guy with a faux-friendly tone:
He'll just be a minute!
The one golfer takes a couple of steps forward, as if to walk over and join Dr. Kennedy to see what's up.
The doctor puts up a hand, palm toward his friends, and nods his head, to indicate it's OK. His friend sees this, and stops walking.
Tony holds out the golf club, pushing it toward the doctor, who reluctantly takes it, saying,
Well I could use a little extra --
TONY
Who couldn't?
He steps forward.
The doctor steps back. There's a little lake -- or, "water hazard" -- behind him.
Tony and Furio both walk forward a couple of steps so they are real close to Dr. Kennedy.
TONY
You know, my uncle -- he's not feelin' so well. He's got a bad reaction to that chemo.
Dr. K
That happens all the time. There's nothing that I can really do.
FURIO
You know, there's worse things that can happen to a pare-sohn than cahn-cer.
TONY
My uncle thinks he's going to die. He's convinced of it.
Dr. K nods his head slightly, several times.
TONY (continues)
You know how old people are, with their superstitions -- he thinks -- it's 'cuz he went against you.
Furio and Tony take a couple more steps forward, the doctor takes a couple of steps backward, and steps in the water with one foot. He gets this sort of bored, aggravated look on his face, as if stepping in shallow water with one foot is the worst thing that has ever happened to him in his life.
He says, "I'm just the surgeon, that's all."
Tony gives a slight nod.
FURIO
You got a bee on-ah you hat.
He knocks the doctor's cap off his head; it lands in the water.
TONY
Show that man the respect he deserves. Answer his phone calls.
The doctor thinks a few seconds, watching Tony and Furio. Then he takes a device out of his pocket, presses a button and speaks into it: "Cheryl, make sure Mr. Soprano is scheduled for T -- "
Tony slaps the device out of the doctor's hand, and it lands in the water.
TONY
Just remember it.
Furio and Tony turn their backs on the doctor and get into the golf cart and drive away.
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