diff --git a/comments.php b/comments.php
index c67eec2..823d9ca 100644
--- a/comments.php
+++ b/comments.php
@@ -9,16 +9,14 @@
  *
  * @package _s
  */
-?>
 
-<?php
-	/*
-	 * If the current post is protected by a password and
-	 * the visitor has not yet entered the password we will
-	 * return early without loading the comments.
-	 */
-	if ( post_password_required() )
-		return;
+/*
+ * If the current post is protected by a password and
+ * the visitor has not yet entered the password we will
+ * return early without loading the comments.
+ */
+if ( post_password_required() )
+	return;
 ?>
 
 	<div id="comments" class="comments-area">