[Scene: The living room. The door is banging wildly, and Ninten's mother stands guard, holding it shut with all her strength. Asterisks mark the normal new-line bullets.] [1]: *Mom: "Ninten! Come here, quickly!" [2]: *Mom: "Are you all right, son?" *Ninten: "I'm gonna need a new lamp, but I'm fine. What's happening to the house?" *Mom: "I don't know, son... I wish your father were here, but we're just going to have to be strong without him. Ninten, listen carefully... I don't know what will happen if I let this door open. I have to stay here, so, quickly - go check on your sisters, all right?" *Ninten: "Okay, mom!" [3]: *Mom: "Are Mimmie and Minnie all right?"