Daughter

MAN
My dear, there’s something I think you should know.

WOMAN
I’m listening.

MAN
Let’s first sit on the bed.

WOMAN
So can you say it now?

MAN
I need more time!

WOMAN
More time for what? Just say it.

MAN
No, not yet.

WOMAN
I’m getting worried. Is there something wrong?

MAN
It’s really nothing. I just have to think.

WOMAN
But think of what? Why can’t you just confess?

MAN
Confess to what? Did I do something wrong?

WOMAN
Well, I dunno! You seem to be distressed
About whatever you were gonna say.

MAN
But couldn’t I be saying just the same?
You’re getting so worked up all by yourself.

WOMAN
Oh, don’t you dare!

MAN
Just listen! Jesus Christ!

WOMAN
Then speak! Just spit it out!

MAN
I’m really scared.
I think it might change everything.

WOMAN
Good Lord!
Why can’t you just let me decide on that?
I won’t be mad, just say it.

MAN
No.

WOMAN
Wait, what?
But you’re the one who said that I should know.

MAN
I changed my mind. Forget I brought this up.

WOMAN
That’s so not fair!

MAN
Just clear your mind.

WOMAN
I can’t!
You can’t just leave me hanging!

MAN
Well, too bad.

WOMAN
Is this your way of getting back at me
For telling you to hurry up and speak?