desolate
14 February 2008 @ 06:21 am
Scene Writing  
A living room. Emily, a woman in her late twenties, walks in. She is followed by Andy, a young man in his early twenties. Emily moves about in the room turning lights on and Andy looks about awkwardly.

Emily: Take a seat, make yourself at home.
(Andy sits and looks around nervously.)
Emily: Would you like some tea?
Andy: Uh yes please.
Emily walks out, and reappears with a photo album in her hands.
Emily: These are pictures of my trips in the past few years, you might want to be bored (laughs to herself).
Andy: (takes the album and puts it on his lap) Thanks.
(He flips through and studies the album, Emily makes tea on the table with her back facing the sofa.)
Emily: So… How long are you staying in town for?
Andy: (looks up) Not too long hopefully.
Emily: Have you been to London yet?
Andy: Ah no, I'm not going there.
Emily: Well that's a shame. You really should take a…
Andy: (closes the album) Yeah, Emily, I need to talk to you about something.
Emily: (talks quickly) I mean, you have to get on the Eye at least once and take some pictures over the river…
Andy: (stands up) But I came for you. You need to come back.
Emily: Hmm… You must want to visit one of the stadiums as well. Guys love football and all…
Andy: (slightly annoyed, walks closer to Emily) He's dying.
Emily: (turns away) I don't think I can take you around town. I have to work six days. Maybe one of my friends could…
Andy: (loudly, walks up behind her) Emily, shut up and listen to me! Our grandfather is dying!
(Pause.)
Emily: (softly) I know.
Andy: Then come back and see him!
Emily: I will not.
Andy: Why?!
Emily: I think you should go.
Andy: What the fuck is this Emily? Do you seriously think you could just leave everything behind like this and pretend you have never been there and you have never hurt us?
Emily: (frustrated) You don't know a fucking thing.
Andy: What's there to know? You're an arse? Well I already know that, but Dad and Mum still want to see you!
Emily: Just do me a favour and leave.
Andy: (sarcastically) Oh it's okay Emily, because I will. (He walks towards the door.) And by the way, here're your adventures!
(He tosses the album on the floor, opens the door, leaves and slams the door. Emily stares at the tea cup.)
 
 
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