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DR. DOLEN
So where do you know Alan from?FLETCH
We play tennis at the club.DR. DOLEN
Really. The California Racquet Club?FLETCH
Yes.DR. DOLEN
That's my club too. I haven't seen you there.FLETCH
Well, I haven't played in a while because of these kidney pains.DR. DOLEN
Right, and how long have you had these pains, Mr. Barber?FLETCH
That's Babar.DR. DOLEN
Two bs?FLETCH
One. B-a-b-a-r.DR. DOLEN
That's two.FLETCH
But not right next to each other. I thought that's what you meant.DR. DOLEN
Arnold Babar. Isn't there a children's book about
an elephant named Babar?FLETCH
I don't know. I don't have any.DR. DOLEN
No children?FLETCH
No elephants books.DR. DOLEN
(eyes Fletch curiously)
Still, it'd an odd name. I don't remember seeing it on the club registry.Fletch's eyes drift to Dolen's side table with its unnerving assortment of medical paraphernalia.
FLETCH
Oh, I don't belong formally. I've gone with my aunt.DR. DOLEN
Your aunt?FLETCH
Mrs. Smith.DR. DOLEN
Joan or Margaret?FLETCH
Right.DR. DOLEN
Well, which one?FLETCH
Margaret.DR. DOLEN
Funny old bird.FLETCH
Is she ever. I've got some stories....DR. DOLEN
I'll bet. Shame about Ed.FLETCH
(vamping)
It was. Really a shame. To go so suddenly.DR. DOLEN
Oh, he was dying for years.FLETCH
Sure, but the end was so sudden.DR. DOLEN
He was in intensive care for eight weeks.FLETCH
Yes, but the very end, when he actually died, that was extremely sudden.
(quickly)
You know, Alan and I were recently speaking of
dying. Told me Boyd Aviation took out a lot of
insurance on him. You must have to be in some kind
of perfect health to get that kind of policy.DR. DOLEN
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.FLETCH
Oh really, there's no need to --
we don't want to do that....DR. DOLEN
Just relax....FLETCH
Honest, I feel fine. You better be married.Fletch looks alarmed as Dolan pushes him into position. Dolan puts on a plastic glove.
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FLETCH
Did I say 'kidneys'? I meant my ear. Maybe I
should see an ear dahhh --
(as Dolan starts to probe from behind)
Ever serve time?DR. DOLEN
Breathe easy....FLETCH
Whoa, look out there. You use the whole fist, Doc?DR. DOLEN
Just relax.FLETCH
(reacts to a poke)
Gee, Alan's been looking kind of sick lately. Is he all right?DR. DOLEN
I can't discuss another patient. You know that.
(rising into frame and washing up)
Well, I can't find anything wrong with you.FLETCH
I'm sure it's not for a lack of looking. Maybe
I should get a real complete physical.DR. DOLEN
You can pull
your pants up now.FLETCH
I hope they still fit. Do I get to keep the glove?DR. DOLEN
Tell the nurse when you've got a few free days. She'll
make all the arrangements.FLETCH
Thanks, Doc. Maybe I'll come back with a date. Or an elephant.--Fletch (1984)