Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Matt & Margaret

Matt & Margaret.

Matt : Margaret. The kite you gave me yesterday broke.
Margaret : You broke my kite?

Pause.

Matt : Well, it's broken.
Margaret : I've had that kite since I was a child.
Matt : Maybe it's time to move on.
Margaret : I can't believe you. Do you -
Matt : I'm sorry. It's just that... I thought it would clear the bridge... from my car?
Margaret : From your car?

Pause.

Matt : I mean, Tom thought so.
Margaret : Tom? Who's Tom?
Matt : You know, Tom, the coffee guy?
Margaret : From downstairs?
Matt : Well, yeah.
Margaret : I didn't even think you were friends.
Matt : We are now.
Margaret : This is too much change for me Matt. I need a minute.

Margaret turns away and stares blankly off.

Matt, after a minute has passed : Good?
Margaret : Yeah.

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