This Is My Date...

Part 8

A woman walks towards them. She's an older lady but she exquisitely beautiful. Enid's a little taken back but is keen on greet her

WEDNESDAY

Enid we can't with -shes-

Wednesday stutters but it's too late. The woman is there and has already taken Enid's hand

GRANNY FRUMP

And who is this beautiful girl? We havent appeared to have met yet...

ENID

I'm Enid Sinclair. Im Wednesday's date

They shake hands and Granny Frump smiles

GRANNY FRUMP

You're not at all the type I'd assumed Wednesday would go for...

ENID

You mean a girl?

GRANNY FRUMP

Lord no. Her inner pride flag might only be shades of black but it's still undoubtedly a pride flag.

Wednesday's mouth drops slowly. Enid tries not to smile

GRANNY FRUMP

I'd have been very much taken aback if she'd brought a boy. I just meant you're so bright! your hair, your make up and your smile. You're so happy. It's a shock but lovely to see! Where did you meet?

Wednesday's body tenses but Enid is very calm

ENID

We're roommates at Nevermore Academy. I think our principal put her with me so I could be a good influence

GRANNY FRUMP

And are you?

Enid smiles

ENID

I'd like to think so, but I think honestly shes just been a bad influence on me. I just help with her morality

GRANNY FRUMP

Now that I believe! How long have you been dating?

Enid takes a second. Wednesday thinks she's calculating. But she's not

ENID

We aren't actually dating. I just came to save her from the blind date her Mom was gonna set her up with. I know she'd have hated that

GRANNY FRUMP

Ahh I see. So you're best friends? Wednesday's never had one of those before either. She doesn't give off friendly vibes. Do you darling?

She squeezes Wednesday's arm gently and gives a gentle smile

WEDNESDAY

I've never needed a friend. I am my own company

GRANNY FRUMP

And now?

WEDNESDAY

And now I have Enid

Enid grins from ear to ear.

GRANNY FRUMP

Well I'm happy for you dear. Both of you. Sometimes the best duos are a little chalk and cheese. It's an honour to meet the girl who got my Granddaughter to open her heart up and let a friend inside.

Nice work Enid

ENID

It's my pleasure... uhh...

GRANNY FRUMP

Griselda. Griselda Frump. But Granny Frump is just fine

She pulls Enid in for a hug. Enid feels this huge warmth and comfort. She turns to kiss the air around Wednesday as Enid has seen Morticia do on many occasions. It's not lost on Enid how the lack of contact for Wednesday, is seemingly done for Wednesday's benefit, the Addams is general are overly affectionate. They clearly respect her boundaries. Enid smiles

GRANNY FRUMP

You get even more beautiful every time I see you my sweet girl

WEDNESDAY

Will I get some time with you before you leave?

GRANNY FRUMP

As always, I shall find you. Farewell Enid

Enid nods. Griselda steps forwards and whispers to Wednesday softly so only Wednesday can hear

GRANNY FRUMP

She'll continue to be your best friend until you make your move Wednesday. Make your move.

Wednesday is taken aback

WEDNESDAY

Excuse me

GRANNY FRUMP

Kiss her

Griselda smoothly walks away leaving Wednesday dumbfounded

WEDNESDAY

What the...

ENID

Hey what's the big secre-

WEDNESDAY

-NOTHING. Just Granny stuff. Hey... how did you know my Grandmother would see through your lies?

ENID

She can?

WEDNESDAY

She's a seer. An elder. She knows immediately if you're lying. We can all do it to a certain degree but she's KNOWN for it. The human lie detector, they call her. If you didn't know that, why didn't you lie? Are we not playing anymore?

Enid sits down on a nearby chair