Act One, Scene Six
(Thomas and Ray are alone at the table.)
Thomas:
Women!
Ray:
What's that?
Thomas:
James doesn't know how good he's got it, is all.
Ray:
Well, yeah, but what's this about "women"?
Thomas:
My wife...ex-wife...she's a real piece of work.
Ray:
Yeah?
Thomas:
Totally all up in the church, totally brainwashed.
Ray:
I thought you were--
Thomas:
Not anymore, I left...
Ray:
Really? Wow. Why?
Thomas:
I couldn't take it anymore, couldn't be true to myself...
Ray:
Fair enough. So, who are you, then?
Thomas:
Not someone who wants to be married...at least...
Ray:
At least?
Thomas:
((under his breath) )
To women!
Ray:
( (leaning in, then breathing out) )
I heard that. So, you on the other team?
Thomas:
Don't know, not sure...think so.
Ray:
Well, I'm here if you need anything.
(He leans in and takes Thomas' hand.)
Thomas:
Thanks...
(pause, Thomas looks at Ray)
You doing okay? With everything?
Ray:
Still strong enough for...
(leans in and whispers in Thomas' ear, pulls back with a wink.)
Thomas:
((coughing))
They should be back soon. We should get going.
(He looks upstage, after a moment, turns and kisses Ray, then looks away.)
Lights fade.
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