[Back in the STUDIO, HA blinks at the phone, debating whether they
should call back, then puts it back on the hook, opting instead to wait
and not press. Awkwardly, they plop down into a chair twiddle their
thumbs]

[One clock-wipe transition later, the REPAIRMAN and MARIE arrive on an animation cel in the STUDIO]

REPAIRMAN: Well, here we are. Now let’s just get this overwith…

(Looks around uneasily, as he pushes the cart)

MARIE: Are you sure you’ll be okay…?

REPAIRMAN: Huh? Yup, yeah, no reason to worry at all…(nervous laugh)

(The REPAIRMAN continues to glance around frantically, making a point to avoid looking at the fourth wall)