Act 2, Scene 2 Summary

This scene is set in the library, the same setting as Act 1 Scene 1. Elderly Dr. McCabe tries to read as Shorty, Michaelson, and Pete make jokes about golf and difficult patients. As McCabe tells them to be quiet, Cunningham comes in looking for Ferguson to perform a procedure. Michaelson explains that Ferguson is attending the rehearsal for his wedding next week. Cunningham goes out complaining about having to perform the procedure himself. McCabe tosses Shorty a pamphlet saying he should be studying instead of worrying about his golf swing. He then checks the windows to make sure they're closed saying there's a draft.

Ferguson and Laura appear. Ferguson comes right into the library but Laura hesitates wondering whether it's appropriate for her to be there. Ferguson brings her in and asks whether there were any calls for him. Michaelson says there...