"It's not that I mean to pester --"

"No, I understand."

"We have six hours until we start shooting, and we really need an answer."

"I just -- I'm not sure I want to tie myself to a sitcom at this point. It's a wonderful pilot, but I don't think I want to be involved in turning war into comedy. I'm flattered --"

"No, that -- that's alright. Thank you for considering --"

"Of course. Good luck with the pilot."

Slowly he lowered the phone, turning to face the others. "He said no." A pause. "We need a new Hawkeye."