Ghostbusters Page #4

PETER:

But the kids love us!

DEAN YEAGER:

Dr. Venkman, we believe that the purpose of science is to serve mankind. You, however, seem to regard science as some kind of dodge or hustle. Your theories are the worst kind of popular tripe, your methods are sloppy and your conclusions are highly questionable. You, Dr. Venkman, are a poor scientist.

PETER:

I see.

DEAN YEAGER:

And you have no place in this department or in this university.

Outside Columbia University

RAY is worriedly pacing. PETER is relaxing with a bottle.

RAY:

This is a major disgrace. Forget MIT or Stanford now. They wouldn't touch us with a ten-meter cattle-prod.

PETER:

You're always so concerned about your reputation. Einstein did his best stuff when he was working as a patent clerk!

RAY:

You know how much a patent clerk earns?

PETER:

No!

RAY:

Personally, I liked the university. They gave us money and facilities. We didn't have to produce anything! You've never been out of college. You don't know what it's like out there. I've worked in the private sector. They expect results.

PETER:

For whatever reasons, Ray, call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I believe that we were destined to get thrown out of this dump.

RAY:

For what purpose?

PETER:

To go into business for ourselves.

Offers RAY a drink. RAY drinks.

RAY:

This ecto-containment system that Spengler and I have in mind is going to require a load of bread to capitalize. Where are we going to get the money?

PETER:

I don't know.

drinks

I don't know.

Outside Manhattan City Bank

The three come out of the bank. Fanfare.

PETER:

You're never going to regret this, Ray!

RAY:

My parents left me that house! I was born there!

PETER:

You're not going to lose the house. Everybody has three mortgages nowadays.

RAY:

But at nineteen percent! You didn't even bargain with the guy!

EGON:

flashing a calculator

Ray, for your information, the interest rate alone for the first five years comes to $95,000.

PETER:

Will you guys relax? We are on the threshold of establishing the indispensable defense science of the next decade. Professional paranormal investigations and eliminations. The franchise rights alone will make us rich beyond our wildest dreams.

Outside Hook and Ladder No. 8

The building's windows are whitewashed. We hear REAL ESTATE AGENT talking.

Inside Hook and Ladder No. 8

REAL ESTATE WOMAN shows PETER and EGON the fire house.

REAL ESTATE WOMAN

There's office space, sleeping quarters and showers on the next floor and a full kitchen on the top left.

PETER:

It just seems a little pricey for a unique fixer-upper opportunity, that's all. What do you think, Egon?

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