Friday, 15 May 2009

Black Books Series 1, Episode 2: Manny's First Day


Bernard: Alrighty. What did you order?
Manny: Lager.
Bernard: I got you... crème de menthe. Ok, here it is - I like you a lot, Gerald... Samantha...
Manny: Manny...
Bernard: Manny. That's the one. I like you a lot.
Manny: Oh thanks very much, you're not so bad yourself (pats Bernard on the arm)
Bernard: Don't touch my arm. And uhh... where have you gone?
Manny: I'm here. You're looking at me.
Bernard: Oh right. Yeah. So... what do you want?
Manny: You mentioned something about a job.
Bernard: What would I have to do?
Manny: No, uh, in the bookshop.
Bernard: But I already work in a bookshop! Do you have anything... in an aquarium?
Manny: Er, no... for me.
Bernard: Oh yeah, right, of course. Sorry sorry sorry sorry. Of course. Right. (to an old woman walking past the table) You leaving, Manny?
Manny: No that's the old woman.
Bernard: Bernard Black. (Offers his hand)
Manny: Manny. (They shake hands)
Bernard: So. What do you want?
Manny: You mentioned a job.
Bernard: What would I have to do?
Manny: For me.
Bernard: Oh yes yes yes of course. Very simple, very simple. Here we go. Do you want a job?
Manny: Great, yes.
Bernard: What's great? What? What?

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