Foreign Deception: Scene 1.

Act One: Scene One.1

(Chairs form an office waiting room where a man sits holding a briefcase to his chest like a safety blanket.)2

Secretary: (reads off clipboard) Mr. Rose? Mr. Scott will see you now.3

(Kevin nods, gets up, and walks to an empty chair in front of a desk with a handsome younger man sitting behind it.)4

Mr. Scott: Hello, Mr. Rose, what makes you in need of my services today? Please, sit down.5

Kevin: (sits down) Well, I have a small inheritance problem. You see, my uncle has left me a small fortune…but there’s a catch to it…6

Mr. Scott: Hmm, I see…and the catch is?7

Kevin: Well…I have to be married within 60 days…and uh…I was just…wondering if there was any way to get around that? It’s a bit unfair, I mean…8

Mr. Scott: Hmmm, yes I’vie seen cases like these before…You’re a handsome young man though! Can you not rustle up some girl to marry you?9

Kevin: Well…I’m not the best with women…the disgusting creatures…10

Mr. Scott: Ah…heartbroken, I assume?11

Kevin: Y-Hey let’s just stick to the problem and hand.12

Mr. Scott: Oh, of course.13

Kevin: I have no luck with woman…I think I’d have to FORCE one to marry me. (chuckles)14

Mr. Scott: So do it.15

Kevin: What?16

Mr. Scott: Why not a mail order bride? They’ll marry anyone just to get into this country.17

Kevin: Hmm…that does sound promising.18

Mr. Scott: And you won’t have to worry about starting conversation. She won’t know what the hell you’re saying!19

Kevin:  Aha the perfect woman!20

Mr. Scott: Indeed.21

Kevin: How would I go about getting one of these miracle women?22

Mr. Scott: Oh, I’ll take care of it. I have friends in the business.23

Kevin: Ah alright. Make sure you don’t get me a hideous beast of a wife…24

Mr. Scott: Oh no, I’ll make sure you get only the best.25

Kevin: Is this possible to do within the 60 days?26

Mr. Scott: We’ll be cutting it close…but I’ll make the call today. Your bride should be on her way by next Saturday and arrive by Monday  evening at the latest.  I’ll devise the paper work and you two will be married by that  Wednesday. And you’ll be home free. I do of course expect a small compensation for my effort.27

Kevin: Oh, of course. You’re an angel.28

Mr. Scott: I do try my best. (laughs)29

Kevin: Well, I’ll be on my way. Call me when she arrives?30

Mr. Scott: Of course Mr. Rose.31

Kevin: Call me Kevin.32

Mr. Scott: Okay will do. Goodbye.33

Kevin Bye.34

(Kevin exits the scene.  Lights dim.)35