INT. MINI GOLF CLUBHOUSE - DAY Best, Bester, <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>, Toot, and Mr. Putt-Putt are gathered in the clubhouse. Best enters 2 minutes after Bester. BEST (entering) Fashionably late, as per usual! BESTER (laughing) You never cease to amaze, Best. GRUMPY PANTS (irritated) I swear, someone needs to invent a mute button for you, Best. BEST (mockingly) Oh, Grumpy Pants, always living up to your name! They all laugh, except for Grumpy Pants who crosses his arms and scowls. Mr. Putt-Putt enters, looking unimpressed. MR. PUTT-PUTT Best, this is the fourth time you're late this week. We need to talk. BEST (waving it off) Come on, Mr. Putt-Putt! You know I like to keep things interesting. Besides, better late than never, right? Mr. Putt-Putt raises an eyebrow and sighs. MR. PUTT-PUTT Let's just get to work, shall we? They all disperse to their respective tasks. Toot approaches Best. TOOT Hey, Best! Want to hear a joke? BEST (surprisingly cheerful) Sure, Toot! Hit me! TOOT (faking seriousness) Why did the scarecrow win an award? BEST (grinning) I don't know, Toot. Why? TOOT Because he was outstanding in his field! Best bursts into laughter, surprising everyone around. BEST (teary-eyed from laughing) Toot, that's the funniest thing you've ever said! Best's laughter slowly subsides, and his expression turns serious as Flip Flop approaches. FLIP FLOP (genuinely) Hey, guys, I have something important to tell you. I've come to accept that I'm a lesbian. BEST (chuckling) Oh, come on, Flip Flop! You always have the best jokes. Everyone's laughter fades except for Best, who suddenly realizes that Flip Flop is serious. Embarrassment washes over him. BEST (softly, ashamed) Oh, Flip Flop, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize you were being serious. FLIP FLOP (taken aback) Why would I joke about something like this? Best's face falls, and he looks genuinely remorseful. BEST It's just... I thought you were asexual. I didn't mean to offend you. Flip Flop's expression softens, and she gives Best a small smile. FLIP FLOP It's okay, Best. I understand. Just remember that sexuality is complex, and it's important to support and respect each other. BEST (nods) You're right, Flip Flop. I apologize, and I'll make sure to educate myself better. They share a moment of understanding before Mr. Putt-Putt interrupts. MR. PUTT-PUTT Alright, enough chit-chat. We have a course to run. Let's get to it, people! They all go back to work, leaving Best feeling a mix of shame, worry, and determination to make amends. BEST (to himself, worried) I hope Mr. Putt-Putt won't fire me. I don't want Bester to ignore me, and I hope Flip Flop knows how sorry I am. Best shakes his head and takes a deep breath, refocusing on his work, determined to make things right. FADE OUT.