Act 1, Scene 4 Summary

In Ferguson's office, which doubles as a bedroom, Ferguson reads a heavy medical text. Shorty comes in wearing Pete's borrowed vest but looking for a bow tie. Ferguson gives him his and tries to tie it for him but fails and suggests Shorty ask someone else. Pete comes in looking for food and Ferguson tells him there's some chocolate. Shorty goes out to his party and then as Pete eats Ferguson's entire supply of chocolate he asks why he's still there. Ferguson explains about the transfusion and Pete casually says that the patient died a few minutes ago. He then says he's going to run out to get a sandwich and asks Ferguson to watch his floor for a few minutes. Ferguson agrees and Pete goes out. Ferguson is thoughtful for a moment and then puts aside his book and places...