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The Date Written By Roberta Scroggie (Man and woman on a date. Man possibly has food spilled on his shirt from dinner. They are sitting side by side in a movie theater waiting for the movie to start. Some words are spoken and voice-overs convey their thoughts in between…VO stands for “voice over”) WOMAN: (smiles and nods to man) VO: I am still not sure why he would take me to a movie called “Monster Trucks at the RedNeck bar”…what is he thinking? MAN: (returns her smile) VO: I can tell she likes this already. I know she’ll love these killer monster trucks! (There is an awkward pause. They look at each other fidgeting…the woman is clearly irritated.) MAN: So should I get some popcorn for us to share? WOMAN: No, thank you. I’m still full from dinner. VO: Yeah right! Like I’m gonna eat from the same bowl as those greasy fingernails…I’d rather die! MAN: VO: Hmmmm, she must be shy. Maybe I’ll put my arm around her and make her feel more comfortable. (puts his arm around her) WOMAN: VO: What is he doing? UGH! I don’t even know this guy! (leans forward) MAN: (doesn’t get the “hint”…puts his arm back to begin scratching his stomach) VO: I sure would like some popcorn, but if I get some just for myself, she’ll probably think I’m selfish or something. WOMAN: (notices him scratching) VO: Please, God…make him stop scratching his stomach! I’ll tithe double this month if you just make him stop!! MAN: (stops scratching his stomach) VO: That sure was a great dinner, though. You sure don’t get cooking like that at very many places these days. I bet she thinks I really get around since they all know me at that place too…I really impressed her. WOMAN: VO: And what was it with that truck stop he took me to for dinner? And all the waitresses were all over him…was that supposed to impress me that he’s some kind of “ladies’ man”? I didn’t quite get that whole display… MAN: VO: Anyway, I’m glad she had a little cash on her. I forgot I played all those video games yesterday and I only had a few dollars left. Besides, with all this women’s’ lib, I bet it made her feel important to contribute to the date. WOMAN: VO: I can’t believe he asked me out and didn’t even bring enough money to cover dinner! And then he disappeared for like 20 minutes after the meal. I thought I was going to have to get a taxi home. And where did the money come from for the movies anyway? MAN: VO: Thank goodness one of the waitresses loaned me a $20 for the movies… WOMAN: VO: He must have lied to me about being short on cash. MAN: VO: I hope she didn’t notice that I had money for the movie after I asked her to pay for half of dinner. I bet she didn’t…anyway, I’ll make up for it the next time we go out. WOMAN: VO: He must really think I’m stupid! I’m not wasting any more time with this creep…I think I’m outta here, now!!! (stands up) You know, I really am tired and I have to get up early in the morning. I think I’ll catch a taxi home. Good night. MAN: Oh, OK. We, I’ll call you tomorrow. I don’t wanna miss this movie. WOMAN: VO: He didn’t even say good night back. He’ll never have the pleasure of talking to me again! (walks out) MAN: (settles in for the movie) VO: She’s crazy about me! Whoa…here comes the movie!! (back to the scripts page)