“Sally: [examining Jack in his newly finished Santa suit] You don't look like yourself, Jack. Not at all.
Jack Skellington: Isn't that wonderful? It couldn't be more wonderful!
Sally: [holds up the clipboard sketch of him] But you're the Pumpkin King!
Jack Skellington: Not anymore!
[breaks it over his knee] I feel SO much better now!
Sally: [pulling a loose thread from his cuff] Jack, I know you think something's missing, but—[accidentally catches his finger]
Jack Skellington: [lightly] Ow.
Sally: Sorry.
Jack Skellington: You're right. Something is missing. But what? I've got the beard...the coat...the boots...the belt...”
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