Excerpt from Through It All - Act One, Scene Six

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ACT ONE2

SCENE SIX3

A bus stop. DELAINE stands alone looking angrily in the direction of someone who has already passed. She is dressed like a slut, as usual. 4

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DELAINE: What do you think I am? Some sort of prostitute? The nerve of some people!6

CHLOE enters. 7

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CHLOE: Yes.9

DELAINE: What?10

CHLOE: Yes, he thought you were a prostitute. Why else would he offer you money for sex?11

DELAINE: And am I supposed to take that?12

CHLOE: Well, you could take it as a complement. If prostitute is the look you're going for.13

DELAINE: Who are you?14

CHLOE: Don't you recognize me? (mocks her) You stole my man and cheated on my Austin.15

DELAINE: Oh yeah, Austin's "best friend." And one of Tyler's too? (laughs) The little shrink?16

CHLOE: Psychic.17

DELAINE: Same thing.18

CHLOE: Actually, not.19

DELAINE: So, still depressed about it? Months later? You know I broke it off with Tyler. He was getting a little old. So he's free if you want him.20

CHLOE: Actually, I'm reveling in the happiness of being without him. To tell you the truth I'm at the best point in my life. I'm actually happy.21

DELAINE: Yawn. Like I care.22

CHLOE: And you act as though you are still in high school.23

DELAINE: Mmm-hmm... My life still going to lead to an "unfortunate end?"24

CHLOE: Yes, the future doesn't usually change unless the person does.25

DELAINE: Oh, lovely.26

CHLOE: I'm surprised you remembered.27

DELAINE: Unfortunately.28

CHLOE: I'm like to say I'm sorry—29

DELAINE: But I ruined the lives of you and your best friend?30

CHLOE: Ruined our lives? Ha. No, I guess I am sorry. But there is nothing I can do about it. I don't know the specifics for you. But no one deserves a future like that looming over them.31

DELAINE: It's better than none at all.32

CHLOE: None at all?33

DELAINE: I remember Austin saying once that you can't see your own future.34

CHLOE: So he's talking about me now.35

DELAINE: No, he was concerned about you. He talked about you so much. It got annoying.36

CHLOE: Cause he wasn't talking about you?37

DELAINE: Wow, someone's hateful.38

CHLOE: They always said I could hold a mean grudge.39

DELAINE: Yeah, can't hold a man either. 40

CHLOE: At least I'm not being called a prostitute.41

DELAINE: Are you waiting for the bus or just insulting me?42

CHLOE: Insulting you. Well, now that that's done, I'd better be going.43

DELAINE: Yes, now go.44

CHLOE: Good-bye!45

CHLOE walks forward. Bus sounds are heard, she turns and cries out. There is a blackout with bright lights are flashing.46

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DELAINE: Oh my god!48

END SCENE 49

END ACT 50

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