WALTER

Finishing my coffee.

DUDE’S BATHROOM

A dripping noise.

The Dude sits in the bathtub, staring stuporously, a joint pinched in one hand, a washcloth draped over his head.

We hear the phone ringing in the other roam.

The Dude is staring at his toes, which protrude from the soapy water, splayed against the far side of the tub.

After the Dude’s outgoing message we hear: VOICE THROUGH MACHINE

Mr. Lebowski, this is Duty Officer Rolvaag of the L.A.P.D.

The Dude looks stuporously up, his head swaying.