"TEEN ANGEL" by D. M. Larson
- ISBN-13: 978-1511481557
Part 4 - "Goodbye Girlfriend"
PEGGY
(Looks off stage where Rick would be)
He is cute.
(Frowns)
He looks so sad though.
DAVID
(voice)
That’s because he lost someone recently.
PEGGY
(Turns)
Who are you?
DAVID
(DAVID enters and is wearing a nice black outfit. He’s close to PEGGY’s age)
I’m David. I’m here to… guide you.
PEGGY
You were sent to help me?
DAVID
You could say that. These missions can be hard, especially when you are new. A helping hand is often appreciated.
PEGGY
It will be for sure. I have no clue what is going on. I only know I’m supposed to help someone, but how or who is a mystery.
DAVID
That’s why I’m here now. We would never want to leave you alone to flounder. For example, the whole name thing. Pamela? Paula? You really need to settle on one.
PEGGY
I used two different names didn’t I? Shoot. I couldn’t remember what I said the first time. (Frustrated)
My brain feels like scrambled eggs. Why can’t we be allowed to remember anything?
DAVID
I see the forgetfulness is really bothering you. Perhaps you should be allowed to remember.
PEGGY
But I thought…
DAVID
The most important thing is that you succeed. If having your memory will help you succeed, then I think it might be better that you know everything.
PEGGY
(Looks back toward Rick)
That guy, Rick, looks so sad. Who did he lose?
DAVID
His girlfriend. She was in a car accident. He was driving.
PEGGY
How horrible. How did it happen? Was he drinking?
DAVID
It’s so easy to blame it on alcohol, isn’t it? This time, no. He was drag racing.
PEGGY
Racing… some other guy. They were only playing around. Racing for fun.
DAVID
Then a truck pulled out in front of them. A Mac truck to be exact and smack. Goodbye, girlfriend.
(Smiles at PEGGY)
You look as if you remember it somehow.
PEGGY
(Staring. A bit stunned)
Poor guy. He still hasn’t recovered from the loss, has he?
DAVID
He’s the best looking guy in school. He won’t be lonely for long.
PEGGY
So who am I here to help? Kate or Rick?
DAVID
What about Heather? Maybe you’re here to help her.
PEGGY
Heather is beyond my help.
DAVID
I would have to agree.
PEGGY
So you don’t know who I’m helping either? Doesn’t anybody know anything up there?
DAVID
Completely and totally annoying, isn’t it? But don’t worry. I’ll help you figure it out.
PEGGY
Thank you so much.
DAVID
You better get back in the diner. I have a feeling you’ll be needed.
PEGGY
Thanks.
(PEGGY exits)
DAVID
(Pulls out notebook)
Subjects appears receptive and open to suggestions. Memories near surface.
(Closes notebook)
This will be an easy one.
(Exits and lights go black)
(Looks off stage where Rick would be)
He is cute.
(Frowns)
He looks so sad though.
DAVID
(voice)
That’s because he lost someone recently.
PEGGY
(Turns)
Who are you?
DAVID
(DAVID enters and is wearing a nice black outfit. He’s close to PEGGY’s age)
I’m David. I’m here to… guide you.
PEGGY
You were sent to help me?
DAVID
You could say that. These missions can be hard, especially when you are new. A helping hand is often appreciated.
PEGGY
It will be for sure. I have no clue what is going on. I only know I’m supposed to help someone, but how or who is a mystery.
DAVID
That’s why I’m here now. We would never want to leave you alone to flounder. For example, the whole name thing. Pamela? Paula? You really need to settle on one.
PEGGY
I used two different names didn’t I? Shoot. I couldn’t remember what I said the first time. (Frustrated)
My brain feels like scrambled eggs. Why can’t we be allowed to remember anything?
DAVID
I see the forgetfulness is really bothering you. Perhaps you should be allowed to remember.
PEGGY
But I thought…
DAVID
The most important thing is that you succeed. If having your memory will help you succeed, then I think it might be better that you know everything.
PEGGY
(Looks back toward Rick)
That guy, Rick, looks so sad. Who did he lose?
DAVID
His girlfriend. She was in a car accident. He was driving.
PEGGY
How horrible. How did it happen? Was he drinking?
DAVID
It’s so easy to blame it on alcohol, isn’t it? This time, no. He was drag racing.
PEGGY
Racing… some other guy. They were only playing around. Racing for fun.
DAVID
Then a truck pulled out in front of them. A Mac truck to be exact and smack. Goodbye, girlfriend.
(Smiles at PEGGY)
You look as if you remember it somehow.
PEGGY
(Staring. A bit stunned)
Poor guy. He still hasn’t recovered from the loss, has he?
DAVID
He’s the best looking guy in school. He won’t be lonely for long.
PEGGY
So who am I here to help? Kate or Rick?
DAVID
What about Heather? Maybe you’re here to help her.
PEGGY
Heather is beyond my help.
DAVID
I would have to agree.
PEGGY
So you don’t know who I’m helping either? Doesn’t anybody know anything up there?
DAVID
Completely and totally annoying, isn’t it? But don’t worry. I’ll help you figure it out.
PEGGY
Thank you so much.
DAVID
You better get back in the diner. I have a feeling you’ll be needed.
PEGGY
Thanks.
(PEGGY exits)
DAVID
(Pulls out notebook)
Subjects appears receptive and open to suggestions. Memories near surface.
(Closes notebook)
This will be an easy one.
(Exits and lights go black)
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