Scene 5

Sound/lights fade on on EZRA and HAZEL sitting together, on their phones, EZRA’s crutches nearby. HAZEL is sitting in a weird, vaguely uncomfortable position on the couch, being her funny self.

HAZEL Hey, Ezra. It’s already been like three days since the incident. How do you think Robin’s doing?

EZRA Well, I couldn’t tell you. I hope they’re alright though. Fortunately, they weren’t really injured, but I don’t know how that happened either. Someone- or something’s -watching out for them.

HAZEL You’re probably right.

EZRA You know, when they get out of the hospital, we really need to do something. I’ve always been kinda a bystander for just about everything, but it’s time to actually do something. We need to help them, the poor kid.

HAZEL nods Yeah… Maybe they’re into your nerd games like Dungeons and Dragons too! You can have another nerd friend!

EZRA Hey! They both burst into laughter, which quickly fades.

HAZEL I’m really glad that we’re at your house again and, like, mine or the hospital or something. Something about your house and family is, well, comforting.

EZRA Oh?

HAZEL Yeah, it’s just… I don’t really experience that a lot at my house, you know?

EZRA Oh.

HAZEL Yeah… We were at church the other day, and they were talking about how God loves everyone, and my parents were all, ‘Amen!’ and then we got home, and… and… It’s like they don’t even care about me! They started screaming again, and I couldn’t take it, and I screamed back, and then everything escalated a bunch and, you know. That’s why I like your house better.

EZRA Well, you’re always welcome here, no matter what.

HAZEL Thanks. Beat. So… My dad and I got into a fight again today before school.

EZRA What happened?

HAZEL Well, he made some comment about how he wished I were dead since I was gay, and I kinda yelled at him, and he, um, he hit me again.

EZRA Oh, God. Are you okay?

HAZEL shrugs I’ll be fine. But I’ve got a nasty bruise on my neck and quite a headache now. Don’t worry about it though.

EZRA I’m gonna worry, you know that.

HAZEL You know what would make me feel better?

EZRA He rolls his eyes. What? And don’t say me singing while balancing pillows on my head, like last time. We both know that that did not end well.

HAZEL Coffee and pie was what I was going to say, but that sounds equally entertaining. If you’re offering…

EZRA No. Nope. I am not.

HAZEL Okay, well, you can if you want to…

EZRA No thank you. You know what? How about that coffee and pie? Let’s go to the cafe! We can talk more about your crush on Mia there!

HAZEL turns bright pink. Well…

EZRA Let’s go!

Lights fade as they stand up and head off-stage.

END SCENE 5