Jerry meets with his former mentee and current boss, Bob Sugar, at a crowded restaurant. Sugar tells Jerry he is firing him from the company. Jerry is initially shocked but then accuses Sugar of being ungrateful. Sugar argues that Jerry brought this on himself by previously saying he wanted fewer clients, which Sugar took as a sign Jerry wanted to leave the company. They have a tense exchange, with Jerry finally saying he now wants all his old clients back as well as Sugar's.

1. EXT. CRONIN'S GRILL -- AFTERNOON
Crowded outdoor restaurant in the business district.
JERRY walks in whilst making notes on a notepad.
JERRY
Hey.
SUGAR
Hey buddy.
Jerry sits down opposite BOB SUGAR, still making a few
notes. They knock fists.
SUGAR
You okay?
JERRY
(looking up)I'm fine. What's up?
SUGAR
I came here to let you go.
JERRY
Pardon me?
SUGAR
Came here to fire you, Jerry.
For a long moment there is only silence.
They study
each other. These are two smart boys, each one
anticipating the other's next three or four moves.
SUGAR
(continuing) It's real, Jerry.
should say something.
You... you
Suddenly he's flushed, a little embarrassed. He looks
around in realisation of his surroundings.
JERRY
Aw shit...the crowded restaurant... so
there's no scene...
Sugar gives
statement.
a
pathetic
smile
JERRY
You... ungrateful...
to
confirm
Jerry’s

2. SUGAR
(razor sharp) You did this to yourself. You
said "fewer clients." You put it all on
paper. Jesus Christ.
Jerry's mouth opens to finish his sentence, but before
he can speak, Sugar continues.
SUGAR
(continuing) What about me! Do you know
what I went through knowing I was going to
have to fire my mentor! Carrying that
around in my head for a week. Can you get
past yourself for a second? Jesus.
Jerry tries to reclaim composure and look calm.
JERRY
You'll lose.
SUGAR
(musically) You wanted smaller.
JERRY
Oh I'm over it. Now I want all my clients
and yours too.
SUGAR
Whatever --