Calico (continued)

It is a clear, starry night. From the second-story apartment window, he can see a view of the town and toward the dark horizon.

From behind him comes the sound of the door opening. Piotr enters the scene.

Piotr

Was she worth it?

Mikolai turns to face Piotr with a puzzled look.

Piotr (Cont'd)

The girl. (beat) The one worth wasting whiskey for.

Mikolai

She was in trouble--with those men.

Piotr

So are we now . . . according to Papa.

It is clear that Piotr does not entirely believe it.

Mikolai

This is not home.

Piotr

No. It's worse.

Mikolai
(shakes head in annoyance)

It is not.

Piotr

Papa thinks so.

Mikolai

Papa wants . . .