The Missing Case of Dean Norman

Scene Seven

Scene changes to the kitchen, Sandra and Dean enter. Dean looks slightly scared

Sandra: Don't worry sweetie, you will feel better after having some dinner and taking some medicine

Dean sits down and waits for Sandra to distribute the dinner, it's simply soup with some bread as usually accustomed

Sandra: Here you go

Dean: Thank you

They start eating

Sandra: So, I've spoken to Saviour about the incident and the three boys that both bullied you at school and outside will be severely punished and he's allowed you to stay at home for a few days if you'd like that

Dean nods in agreement, Sandra giggles

Sandra: Of course you would! No school is best isn't it?

Dean smiles and they both giggle. Sandra thinks of how she is going to say the next question

Sandra: Listen, me and Saviour are going out tonight for a little walk, is that okay with you?

Dean looks at his mother and nods in agreement

Sandra: I know you may think that after your father died I stopped loving him but that's far from the truth, I still love him as much as I love Saviour, and I am not just loving him for money but I think it would be nice to have a father figure back at the house don't you think?

Dean thinks

Dean: I guess...

Sandra smiles and leans over to give a kiss on the cheek to Dean

Sandra: Thank you for understanding. I love you with all my heart

Dean: I love you too

Sandra: Well I need to leave soon; would you be okay on your own?

Dean: Mhm

Sandra: Do you want Emily to come over and look after you while I'm gone?

Dean: I'll be fine

Sandra: Okay, do you want to watch some tele before going to bed?

Dean: No, I think I'll have an early night

Sandra: Okay, well finish up so you can take your medicine, then straight to bed!

Dean nods in agreement and finishes his soup. Sandra takes the two bowls away and gets the medicine, Dean looks in disgust

Sandra: I know this tastes horrible, but it's for your own good...

Dean gulps down the medicine

Sandra: Good boy, here's a treat

Sandra gives Dean a bar of chocolate, Dean looks happy

Sandra: Thank you mummy

Dean: Now up to bed mister

Dean stands up and exits

Sandra: Goodnight

Dean: (Offstage) Night

Sandra sighs happily, the bell rings, she quickly gussies up and grabs a coat and exists. She opens the door

Mr. Saviour: Evening

Sandra: Hello

They kiss, door closes

Fadeout