A bit of tension in the diner as The Dude relays the details of the "toe revealing" to Walter. Walter assures The Dude that he could acquire a toe within a few hours (by 3pm according to his own estimates (with nail polish)). Walter, in his moment of recovery, brings up a frequent recollection of his days in Vietnam. Walter's subsequent harsh language arouses the attention of the diner's counter waitress, who nervously asks Walter to refrain from using profanity in a public area. The Dude leaves in disgust but Walter declares with a telling show of defeated defiance that he intends to stay to at least finish his coffee.

You want a toe? I can get you a toe.. believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me.

Yeah, but Walter...

Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These fucking amateurs... They send us