Looking for Completion - the Looking Movie!

Act II Scene Three

The following Friday evening, Patrick is alone in the apartment, talking with Dana on the phone. He is pacing around the living room, and keeps glancing at the front door.

Dana: So, I suppose the big news is, I am going to talk to your father this weekend, and tell him that I'd like to try living apart for a little while.

(Patrick looks up to the ceiling and takes a deep breath)

Patrick: This weekend, mom? Oh Jesus.

Dana: You knew this was coming, Patrick, and I've been thinking about it for such a long time...

Patrick: You're going to tell him everything?

Dana: I'm going to tell him the truth. That I've developed feelings for someone, that NOTHING has happened, and that I need some time alone to decide what I want to do next.

Patrick: So you're not leaving him for...

Dana: I'm taking some time alone for ME. And I mean, ALONE, Patrick. I realized I couldn't really make the decisions I need to make while living with your father. It's not fair to any of us for me to drag it on like this, and I need a little distance from both of them to really understand what it is I want.

Patrick: Great.

(Patrick rubs his face, then glances at his watch)

Patrick: Mom, I can't have this conversation now. I'm sorry. I know this is really important, but I'm just not able to really...

Dana: Are you alright darling? Has something happened.

Patrick: I don't know. No. I mean, no, nothing has happened. It's complicated, but I want to talk to you properly about you and dad but tonight's just not a good time.

Dana: Oh goodness, I forgot. Megan told me but I've been so pre-occupied with..

Patrick: She TOLD you? What did she tell you?

Dana: That you asked Kevin to see Jon and they were going to be meeting today. Is it happening now?

Patrick: When did she tell you? Why is she telling you about our conversations?

Dana: I have to say, Patrick, this past month she and I have been talking a lot more, and have been having some really...good chats. I feel almost as if she's started to see me as a person rather than just as her mother. And this was important to her, and she's very proud of you darling.

Patrick: Mom...look...Kevin texted me about 30 minutes ago that he's on his way home so he's about to walk through the door any minute, so maybe we could continue this conversation tomorrow.

Dana: Of course. I just wanted to let you know because your father may feel like calling you, or...actually...I don't know what he'll want to do. And I should probably stop feeling like I have to manage your relationship with him. But I didn't want you to be taken by surprise.

(Patrick closes his eyes and rubs the back of his neck. He hears a key in the front door being turned)

Patrick: Shit...mom, I have to go. I'm sorry. I promise I'll call you tomorrow morning. Ok?

Dana: Alright darling. Goodbye.

(Patrick turns his phone off and stares at Kevin as he walks through the door. Kevin enters silently, takes his shoes off, walks to the fridge and takes out a beer. He stays in the kitchen but turns to face Patrick as he opens the beer and takes a long drink. Patrick starts chewing a nail)

Kevin: So. Did you have a good evening?

Patrick: Are you still mad at me?

Kevin: As a matter of fact, I think I am, yes.