Clinical Social Worker
Patient
Lights up on two comfortable chairs, occupied by the CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER and the PATIENT, with identically crossed legs.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
We're coming close to the end of our time.
PATIENT
Oh, okay. You know, I was really looking forward to this all week. I curled up in bed on Friday night and just thought, "I'm so sad."
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
I'm afraid this might have been a bit of a let down.
PATIENT
Yes, but I guess I anticipated that. Everything in life you build up in your head and then...
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
So - when are you available next week?
PATIENT
Oh, yes. Fridays are usually best for me. I don't have class.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
How does Friday the 17th at two work for you?
PATIENT
Sounds great.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Well, great. I'll see you next Friday.
PATIENT
Okay, yes. Goodbye then. It was nice meeting you.
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Nice meeting you too.
Light on CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER fades as the PATIENT stands up and gathers belongings. Light follows the PATIENT as he/she exits offstage. PATIENT stops, breathes in and on the exhale the lights fade.
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