Center Stage:
Breakup-
Brad and Sarah are at a table during dinner on the first
night of their “special” cruise. Brad seems to be hesitant and looks nervous
while having a tough time looking at Sarah. Sarah is very excited and looks
like she is waiting for something from Brad.
Sarah
The tilapia looks really good. I think I might get that with
the Caesar salad. First dinner on a cruise! I can’t believe we are actually
here! What are you getting?
Brad
Hmm, I am really not
that hungry. I might just have some bread and water for right now.
Sarah
Are you sure? Are you feeling okay?
Brad
No, I am feeling okay. I am alright.
Sarah
Are you nervous about something??
Sarah Smiles seeming very excited
Brad
I am actually…Huh. Nervous… Very nervous… I have something I need
to bring up.
Sarah
Okay
Sarah is waiting, anxious, and very eager to hear what he is
about to say. He looks at her and bends down to grab something out of his shoe.
Sarah is increasingly getting excited. Brad takes out a card and looks at Sarah;
he starts to read the card.
Brad
Sarah, these last two years have been really special… We have
had our ups and downs and surprises. It’s been an amazing experience sharing
our lives together and growing together. It’s been a blessing. It really has…
A few seconds go by of silence
Sarah
And???
Sarah is extremely excited, smiling, thinking that he is
going to propose. She is eager for him to say the words.
Sarah
What!!
Brad
It’s so hard to finally say these words that I have been
waiting to say for a while… I want to start… I want a life that is exciting and
new and fun and full of amazing new memories…
but not with you.
I want to, I
am ready to break up.
Sarah is speechless and confused, starts to cry. Brad is
searching for what to say next. A few moments of silence between the two
Brad
Its really for the best, I think it’s the best for you also.
I am not a perfect match for you. And you’re not the perfect girl for me; I
mean we are just not…. Compatible. Sorry
Sarah
Why are you doing this to me on our cruise? Two years of
dating!!! I don’t understand.
Brad
Well, you see, I know how upset you would be and actually,
this cruise is a type of cruise that have departments that help with this
stuff, breakups.
Five staff employees enter in to stand behind her. They are
there for her.
Brad
So, I need to go. They are here for you. I feel like this
week on the cruise is good for you and so they are going to take over now and
give you the time you need. Counseling is available.
Umm, your stuff is being mailed to your parent’s house and I
am really sorry about this… I don’t know for sure, but I think
you will thank me someday for this. Best of luck, Must go.
Sarah
You’re an asshole.
Brad gets up to leave; the staff employees start to sit
around her to console.
Brad
I don’t know about that, but this is not because of you. It’s
me. Take care of yourself.
Brad turns and walks out and Sarah
starts to breakdown.
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