Then suddenly, without explanation, we are back at the beginning of the previous conversation.
LAURA:
(fullscreen)
Hiya, how's things? I've been messing around all day trying to get my heating to work...
ERROL:
(fullscreen. Interrupting Laura)
Look, I'm just going to come right out and say it. Let's get a Civil-Partnership-by-Distance. We're great together! We have fun, we're attracted to each other (I think you're gorgeous, by the way. Do I say that enough?). Sure you drive me mad, but that's just how all couples are.
PLEASE STOP MESSING WITH THAT THING AND PAY ATTENTION! How about it?
LAURA:
(fullscreen)
Listen... (there is a pause here, while she collects her thoughts)... this just isn't working for me. I tell you about what matters to ME, how I've spent my day and you just make it all about YOU, YOUR wants and needs, YOUR future! I can't do this anymore. I'M DONE!
Laura's camera view disappears and once again an audio cue indicates that the video conference session has ended.
ERROL:
(fullscreen - shouts out with frustration and drums his fists on some unseen object)
W-H-Y??? What is wrong with me?! (he slumps)
YOU ARE READING
Doting Upon the Exchange
Science FictionThis is a short play (approximately 10 minutes) to be performed by two actors, via video conferencing. The year is 2030. The pandemic of 2020 was only the start of our problems. Now, a much smaller human population struggles with being permanent, li...
