Sappy Monolouge

So I recently was able to recover all of my documents and music from my old laptop.  Basically I got a little chunk of myself back and it’s always fun to just reflect on what the hell you were thinking!  I stumbled upon this little piece, just bare bones, not really developed but it made me chuckle. Enjoy.

CHARACTERS

DOM: late-twenties

ANITA: early twenties

      SCENE

Outside a corner bar in a small town. Just after sunset, the glow of the sun can still be seen over the rooftops. The bar is an old brick building from the turn of the century, situated on a triangular corner. There is a sign hanging over the door advertising Miller beer, but it is not yet lit. A dog barks in the background. It is a cool summer evening. Dom waits on the stoop outside the bar. Inside, the bar appears to be nearly empty. Dom is dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. He holds a beer in one hand. Anita appears around the corner and starts into the bar. Dom stops her before she can enter.

                                                                  DOM

      (Stands in Anita’s way before she can open the door to the bar.)

Look, I know I told you I’d leave you alone. I know what I said, but I can’t. I’ve been here since dawn just waiting for you to open up the bar. No I’m not drunk- ok I’m a little drunk, but that has nothing to do with this.

      (Pulls out engagement ring from his back pocket.)

I want you to take this back- put it back on your finger.

      (Stops ANITA from passing.)

No I’m serious. How long are you going to be like this? I don’t care if you canceled the church and banquet hall. Let’s fly to Vegas right now. Do you want Elvis to marry us? Do you want a Star Trek wedding? Anything you want- I’ll do it.

      (ANITA shakes her head and is getting irritated.)

I don’t care if it’s been three months. Just tell me what to do. Do you want me to stop listening to Air Supply? Do you want me to stop cooking bacon for dinner? We can watch something else instead of the home shopping network- I’m sorry if I like to get the best deals. Whatever you want, you got it.

      (Pause.)

You still want to be with me right? You haven’t moved on right? It’s only been three months. Is there someone else? Is it that guy at the video store who punches your movie card? Is it the dude who comes in here every night and only drinks jack and coke? Is it that douche who hailed the cab for you that one night? It’s him, isn’t it? The night you called off the engagement and ran out- you fell in love with him because he got you that taxi right away! You’re unbelievable!

      (ANITA starts to walk away, but DOM pulls on her arm.)

I’m sorry- gosh I’m so sorry. I’m crazy! Seriously, I’m just crazy. You don’t have to leave- this is your bar. Please don’t call the cops again. I’m just trying to get my life back together. I can’t understand how you’re not in love with me anymore. I thought we were going to buy that condo and get a dog.

      (ANITA pulls out her cell phone and dials some numbers.)

Oh God, are you calling your brothers? Not necessary. Not necessary! Look, I’m leaving!

      (Allows ANITA to open the door.)

Why don’t you call me when you’re ready.

1. writersblockreliever reblogged this from salmonbutter and added:

   This is great! I really feel the characters! I don’t know why, but scriptwriters are usually really good at that.

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