INT. HOSPITAL – DAY.
TWO SCIENTISTS ARE WALKING DOWN A CORRIDOR.
SCIENTIST 1:
So, am I to believe you've finally cracked it?
SCIENTIST 2 (EXCITEDLY):
Yes, sir, I wasn't sure it would work so well, but so far it's had a 100% success rate.
SCIENTIST 1:
Are you sure, Wiggins? It seems rather unlikely.
SCIENTIST 2:
Yes, absolutely, sir. I've repeated the trials and checked and double-checked the data. I even left a pack of cigarettes in the room with the subjects. But it's remarkable, sir. With the new patch, they haven't smoked one.
SCIENTIST 1:
It seems congratulations may be in order, Wiggins. (THEY REACH THE WARD DOOR). But first, let me see this new innovation for myself.
(HE OPENS THE DOORS. HIS LOOK TURNS TO SHOCK).
SITTING ON A BED IN A GOWN IS A PATIENT. IN ONE HAND IS A CIGARETTE. THEY ARE TRYING TO INSERT IT INTO THEIR MOUTH, WHICH IS COVERED UP BY A BIG NICOTINE PATCH.
PATIENT:
Hmmpf?!
SCIENTIST 2:
It's done wonders for keeping off the weight, too.
