CONVERSATION BETWEEN KEATON AND GOUGH on their replacments: Bale and Caine. . .
Keaton: What do you think of the new kid on the block? I don't know, he seems a bit green. Does he really look like Batman? Be straight with me . . . . .
Gough: With all due respect sir, he owns Wayne Manor now.
Keaton: At least I'll have the memories.
Gough: You are a memory I'm afraid. . . sir.
Keaton: What about you?! There is a new Alfred you know.
Gough: Ha, ha, ha, *continues laughing*
Keaton: What's so funny; it's true. He's. . .
Gough: Ah, the stories some people will tell themselves to get through the day.
Keaton: I'm not lying. You saw the film too.
Gough: Could you at least leave an old gent with his dignity?!
Keaton: I thought you'd forsaken that when you applied for that position at the local Holiday Inn.
Gough: No, no, no. It's not a Holiday Inn, and at least I have a job. Actually, Master Bruce came in the other night with two lovely tourists and he bought the hotel, so I'm still in the family's service. . . technically.
Keaton: . . . uh-huh.
Gough: Don't you have a 'White Noise' sequel to go make?
Keaton: It pays more than fluffing pillows. . .
Gough: Yes, well I put laxatives in your drinks during the '89 shoots.
Keaton: That was you?!?!?!
Gough: Yes, really. Jack and I had a good laugh over your. . . habitual cramping. . .beetlejuice indeed. . .
Keaton: That was low! I've a good mind to . . .
Gough: Go use the facilities?! Don't stop on my account. *laughs* We used to turn on the prop Bat signal to let the filming crew know that you were on one of those
extended bathroom breaks. Those inside jokes were extraordinary. Quite legendary really.
Keaton: *cries* They said it was to give me inspiration!!!
Gough: Oh it did give inspiration; it inspired the rest of us to stay away from the privy, while you were massacring all in the vicinity with your aroma of vengeance.
Keaton: You tricked me. *continues to sob*
Gough: Oh, come, come. No worse than when Nolan called you up and asked you if you were busy. . . . . to mow his lawn.
Keaton: *exasperated* Why?
Gough: Because I'm delightful. *sighs satisfactorily* Cheer up. You are a better Bruce, but his Batman would maul yours in an alley brawl.
Keaton: I could say the same about you and Caine!
Gough: Ha, ha, my boy, don't let the glasses fool you. These hands may prepare quite a supper, but when they make fists, they prepare some R&R in the local emergency room.
Keaton: Ah, the good old days.
Gough: Just enjoy the memory and never forget that new ones are made every day.
Keaton: You always knew what to say. . . *smiles* Alfred.
Gough: The new kid may fit the part Mikey my boy, but Holmes is certainly no Bassinger, especially in her prime.
Keaton: Now that's something we can all agree with.
THE END