INT. CARMA MADDEN'S HOUSE/KITCHEN — DAY

Carma is getting dressed in sight of her son. She runs her hand before his face. No reaction. She leaves for work.

INT. INTERNET CAFÉ — DAY

Words of the article roll before us

NONA:     Posturing of catatonic patient may last from a few minutes to several hours. Yeah, like I don't know?

INT. CARMA MADDEN'S HOUSE/KITCHEN — DAY

Burny is now alone at the table, a catatonic mannequin, a poignant spectacle of loneliness. The stupor episode is severe.

TIME LAPSE EFFECTS as his food gets soggy.

INT. INTERNET CAFÉ — DAY

Nona is pointing at the monitor.

NONA:     In addition to motor disturbances, the catatonic experiences vivid fantasies, fears, and hallucinations. Shit. This is soo Burny!

INT. CARMA MADDEN'S HOUSE/KITCHEN — DAY

Burny's eyes contract and dilate in an erratic manner.

BEGIN BURNY'S FANTASY:

The COFFEE CUP comes to life, morphing to form a face that looks like a bespectacled George Madden. It speaks in George's voice.

Burny's thoughts shall be indicated by being enclosed in parentheses. On screen this text will appear in subtitles.