I leave the professor… And I will leave him as soon as he runs out of money. It will be very soon, I assure you … Will you involve me in your business, get closer to you then? Will you take me to your team?
Myshevsky. I swear. Myshevsky's word!
Olga. In that case… You can rely on me for everything.
Myshevsky. Fine. Then listen to me carefully: so far nobody must know about Rodion's suicide.
Olga. Nobody?
Myshevsky. Why take the risk? Elena Pavlovna's hands will start trembling then. Meanwhile, all contracts must be signed by a notary with a firm confident hand. And the psychiatrist has quite enough of his own suicide cases. Why add one more? His cup might overflow then.
Olga. You are right, as always.
Myshevsky. Now the professor is going to bring the documents for the apartment. We will quickly draw up a deal. And finally wash our hands.
Olga. And what will happen to the professor, when he remains alone and sees … a son in a noose?
Myshevsky. He will suffer a little, of course. It’s quite obvious. But suffering, as you know, just makes a human soul more pristine. And then you will come back and comfort him and console him, so that he would forget about everything, even the real world where he lives.
Olga. Then we will go on a trip together with him! New experiences are the best way to get rid of the ghosts of the past.
Myshevsky. You’ve got it absolutely right, girl. So, look forward to seeing the Iguazu Falls!
Olga. As well as the whole world! I won't agree to anything less!
Vykhuholev and Ogranovich enter
Ogranovich. Oh, what a hard work, I tell you, Andrey Sigismundovich! I'm totally exhausted. After all, I'm not a young girl anymore for not sleeping at night.
Myshevsky. Did you manage to find anything?
Ogranovich. A few things might get your interest. Some paintings, antique furniture, which is over a hundred years old, antique clock in the hallway, some books…
Vykhuholev. In my opinion, the books are especially interesting. Why on Earth did our philosopher need the old medical manuals and encyclopedias on medicine? They obviously belonged to the previous owner. But he didn’t want to throw them away. There are such chic leather covers, decorated with gold. Each book is a real treasure by today's standards!
Myshevsky. That’s it! It’s quite obvious.
Ogranovich. By the way, what is obvious?
Myshevsky. That punishment is inevitable. But for this, a person sometimes has to take a role of the God. And this is not for everyone. Otherwise, there would be nothing happening in the world that could please Satan.
Ogranovich. Oh, I beg you! First, there was our professor with his boring philosophy, now you are talking about the same boring things!
Vykhuholev. Don't even try to understand his words, Elena Pavlovna. You’d better take my example: I usually listen to my patients, but don't really understand them. I think that's the only reason why I haven’t gone crazy yet.
Ogranovich. But what if one of them says something really smart?
Vykhuholev. Oh, no, my friend! After all, they are insane.
Ogranovich. But what if there is someone who isn’t insane?
Vykhuholev. For as long as I've lived, I've never met anyone like that. Even outside the psychiatric clinic. Do you know why I love chess? The chess pieces are always silent!
Golyshkin enters holding a paper folder in his hands.
Golyshkin. My friends! How I am glad to see you! We are all together again. And that's great!
Ogranovich. And where is … Oh, my foot hurts me!
Olga. I am sorry, Elena Pavlovna! I'm so awkward. You probably wanted to ask Stalver Udarpyatovich where our things are? The ones he took from us before the session. Oh, and my diamond ring! Where is it?
Golyshkin. Everything is here in the top drawer. Nothing is missing, Olenka, don’t worry. The spirit of Hermes Trismegistus did not want to steal your treasures. Come on, friends, take your things! And whose watch is this? Oh, that’s Rodion’s!
Olga. I forgot to tell you: Rodion asked me to tell you that he needed some time to come down his thoughts, to breathe in some fresh air. So, he left, but promised to return soon.
Golyshkin. Did he say so? Well, it's wonderful! You know, Olenka, my son is a very smart and kind boy. He will come to his senses and realize that he was wrong. He will forgive his old father and I will forgive him. And everything will be fine between us again! Am I right, Mr. Myshevsky?
Myshevsky. Sure professor, everything will be so!
Golyshkin. I'm sure of it. It just can not be any other way. Because today is such a great day for me! Maybe the happiest day in my life. I am with my true friends. The woman I love is next to me. I have many bright joyful days ahead, full of love and happiness… Dear friends! Maybe let’s have some champagne?
Myshevsky. Professor, I suggest you to sign the agreement first. And then let’s celebrate this event with champagne.
Golyshkin. Of course! Oh, forgive me, the old man! But I'm so happy that I can't think of anything. I feel, as if my spirit is soaring in the skies, looking at the sinful earth with a smile from above.
Myshevsky. Professor, please hand over the documents for the apartment to the notary. Elena Pavlovna, please start making the agreement!
Ogranovich takes a folder from Golyshkin and sitting down at the table, starts to sort out the documents. Vykhuholev plays chess in the room corner. Myshevsky approaches Olga, pointing at Golyshkin, who sits down in the armchair getting deeply into his thoughts.
Myshevsky. Don't leave him alone! That might be dangerous.
Olga. Okay… Stalver Udarpyatovich!
Golyshkin. Oh, Olenka! Why are you so official? Call me simply Stalver. Or, as my mom used to call me – Stalik.
Olga. Well, let it be Stalver so far… Stalik is a little early, don't you think?
Golyshkin. Sure, you're quite right. I'm completely lost in these buzzy events. I'm sorry! You must be annoyed that your boyfriend is such a silly
