Much later, Theo and Larry are still on the screen but very relaxed, they are talking, naked , wrapped in decorative throws.

Theo is saying, "Well the reason I was asking is that since the Cyber Cafe just opened I really shouldn't leave Chicago right now. I know how much you like sculpture.... Please?"

Larry asks, "Why would I want to go without you?"

Theo pleads, "It's state of the art stuff...."

"But, San Francisco?" Larry objects.

"The conference is only once every two years." Theo explains, "I can't stand to wait and read about it in the conference proceedings. Everybody knows about it then."

Larry says, "Theo, you have a problem. You are a sculpture junkie. Admit it."

Theo responds, "Please. I promise they'll let you touch any sculpture you want."

Now Larry is interested, "Even Winged Victory? Do you think she'll be there?"

"Yes, Winged Victory will probably be there," Theo says dryly, "She'll be cold and hard but she'll be there."

Larry's resolve is weakening, "Well, it's not like I'm in the middle of anything at work..."

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