Café music. Brenda is sitting alone ...

(Café music. Brenda is sitting alone sipping on a drink. Mallet Man enters. His jacket is unbuttoned and we can see the logo on his chest. He also still has his superhero glasses on.

Pierre (Quietly to Dexter) I like dressing up too. It’s very, how you say, “sexy!”

(Pierre signals to Dexter that his logo is showing and is wearing weird glasses. He quickly pulls it off, closes his jacket and joins her).

Dexter Brenda, I can explain…

Brenda Don't bother. You always seem to have another… Out of this world excuse for being late. Just once… That's all I'm asking, just once, you put me first before your job.

Dexter It's not that simple.

Brenda Dexter, it is… It really is… Me… Or your work! Honestly, it's not like you’re out saving the world or anything… You’re not Mallet Man!

Dexter Well actually…

Brenda …Why is it such a big secret? …and what is it that you do anyway? You’ve never home when I ring. And when I do pop over, you usually disappear in the middle of the night! Are you an underwear model?

Dexter What?

Brenda Well, I found some Lycra underpants in your pockets.

Dexter You go through my pockets?

Brenda Well yeah, of course!

Dexter Brenda, I wish I could tell you everything… But, you'd think I was crazy.

Brenda I already think you're crazy!

Dexter Look, there's something… Important that I want to ask you… (Takes a deep breath and then holds her hand) …Will you…

(The waiter interrupts him).

Pierre …Would you like to order dessert now madam? Can I recommend the chocolate cake… It is … how you say… very “Mm mm mmm.”

Dexter Look, we're just in the middle of something very important here. Could you maybe come back in say, 5 minutes?

Pierre Oh, pardon me. I'm very, how you say, “sorry.”

Brenda Dexter, look, you've hurt his feelings.

Dexter He's a waiter, they don't have feelings!

Brenda He's French! I bet he knows how to treat his women with love, respect… and passion!

Pierre My wife is… How you say… Very “Ooh la la!”

Brenda See Dexter! Why don't you speak to me that! Look, I should have done this long ago…

Dexter Done what? What are you talking about?

Brenda Dexter, you know I think you're a great guy, but this going nowhere. You've got a strange job that keeps you busy around the clock… and you’re always broke!

Dexter I can pay for myself, this time… Honest!

Brenda Dexter, it's over. I'm sorry. (She gets up and begins to exit). If you ever sort out your secret, chaotic life, contact me.

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