by Christopher H. Stevens

Created on: August 18, 2009

DETOUR

Scene 1: A man TODD and woman JANICE are sitting at a table in a restaurant. They are upbeat and laughing, having a great time.

JANICE: (Laughing) Oh, that's so funny, Todd. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun. This was really nice.

TODD: Well, who says blind dates can't be great. I really had a good time, Janice.

JANICE: Oh, so did I. Thanks again for dinner.

TODD: Hey, listen, I've got two tickets for the big concert in the park on next Saturday. Why don't you come with me?

JANICE: The Rock Festival? Those tickets have been sold out for months.

TODD: Yeah, I know. I would love for you to go with me. The weather is supposed to be perfect. We'll pack a picnic lunch and make a whole day of it. How about it?

JANICE: Well, sure. I'd love to.

TODD: Okay. I'll pick you up at your place around nine on Saturday morning.

JANICE: Terrific. I'm really looking forward to it.

TODD: Well, lets get on out of here before I screw up the best first date I ever had.

JANICE: (Getting up) I bet the second date gets even better!

TODD: (Getting up) Thanks again. Get home safe and I'll see you bright and early on Saturday.
(Kisses her cheek)

JANICE: Bright and early! Good Night.

(JANICE exits the restaurant. Lights dim)

Scene 2 Saturday Morning at Janice's Apartment. She is wearing a short brightly colored summer dress, and fixing her hair. The doorbell rings.)

JANICE: Oh, Todd. Come in.

(TODD enters. He is wearing a black suit)

TODD: Hi. Sorry I'm a couple of minutes late.

JANICE: You're wearing a suit. I didn't think the concert in the park was formal. I can change.

TODD: No. UmWell, I guess I should have called you. You see my grandmother died during the week.

JANICE: Oh, Todd, I'm so sorry.

TODD: Well, really it's okay. She was sick for a while and we were expecting it. Anyway, the service and the burial are this morning.

JANICE Oh, I totally understand. We can get together some other time.

TODD: No no no we can still go to the concert. I just have to swing by the funeral parlor real quick and show my face.

JANICE: Show your face?

TODD: Yeah. I mean these tickets are a once in a lifetime thing. We don't have to miss the concert. In fact we should get going now.

JANICE: Well, aren't you going to the funeral first?

TODD: Yeah, we'll just swing by there. There's not enough time for me to drive back and get you, so come on along, and then

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