Act 1, Scene 2

Sammy: No, Brittney could not do any worse than Kevin. (She spots Gary, Maya, Caroline, and Trever sitting at a table outside) Hey look! It’s my class!
Maya: (In the middle of intense conversation) …no, Dickenson was obviously doing some serious drugs. I mean, just read some of her poems. Weird! (Caroline motions at Sammy. She turns). My chickabee! (She stands and hugs Sammy) Why don’t you join us?
Sammy: Oh, you wouldn’t mind, Maya dahling? This is Audrey.
Audrey: Hi!
All: Hi. (Ad lib)
Caroline: (pulls up a chair for Sammy next to Trever and Gary) Ooh, I like your scarf! Where’d you get it?
Sammy: My grandma knit it for me.
Maya: Have a seat, dear. (Pulls up chair for Audrey)
Gary: Hello, Sammy. How’re you?
Audrey: Thanks!
Sammy: I’m fine, thanks. You?
Caroline: Should we order? Where’s Brian?
Gary: I’m ok. A little of this, a little of that...
Audrey: Who’s Brian?
Maya: (To Trever) Oh, put on a coat, dear. You’re shivering!
Gary: …you know how it is.
Sammy: Caroline is crazy over that boy. He’s all she ever talks about! (Teasingly nudges Caroline)
Trever: I’m fine. I used to live in Colorado.
Caroline: Oh, shut up!
Trever: I’m used to the cold.
Sammy: You know it’s true!
Maya: Ok, if you’re sure…
Sammy: (Imitating Caroline) Oh, Brian, you’re so dreamy! Your voice is so deep and melty—
Caroline: Shut up! I do not sound like that!
Sammy: …and your hair! Oh, your HAIR!
Caroline: I never said anything about his hair!
Maya: Don’t you remember deary? We were talking about Emily and you mentioned how beautiful his hair was in the sun.
Caroline: Ok, but that was once.
Trever: Don’t they talk about anything but guys?
Gary: I doubt it…
Sammy: Come on, we’re not that bad.
Audrey: Hey, I haven’t said anything!
Caroline: (Sees Brian) Brian! (Runs off stage)
Audrey: You’re right, she is crazy.
Sammy: What time is it?
Audrey: (Looks around) Where’s our waiter?
Gary: It’s 4:25.
Trever: Really?! Shit. I have a doctor’s appointment. See ya. (Exits)
Maya: I think I saw him taking a smoke break.
Sammy: Why does Trever always run off like that?
Caroline: (enters with Brian). This is Brian!
Brian: Hey everyone. (Whispers in Caroline’s ear) There are a lot of pretty girls here.
Sammy: Hey, Brian. Long time no see.
Brian: Hello, pretty lady. (Sees Audrey) and who is this goddess?
Audrey: (Flattered) I’m Audrey.
Brian: Audrey… with a face that could launch a thousand ships… (Kisses her hand)
Caroline: (Upset Brian is taking more interest in Audrey than her) I believe that was Helene of Troy.
Maya: (Sees waiter off stage) Ooh, waiter!
Brian: (Brian sits next to Audrey) so, are you part of the writing class?
Audrey: No, I’m just Sammy’s friend.
Waiter: (Walks in sloppily) What do you want?
Brian: Well, you’re not just anyone’s friend…
Maya: Could I have a hot chocolate?
Audrey: What do you mean?
Caroline: And could I have a cucumber sandwich?
Brian: You are who you are…
Caroline: I hear they’re superb.
Brian: If anything, she’s your friend.
Maya: Sammy’s got the bite of a cobra and the looks of a tiger. I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Waiter: Is that all?
Caroline: That’s all.
Audrey: Oh, well thanks…
Sammy: Do I get a say in this?
Maya: (laughs) No, never! You’re mine all mine.
Sammy: As long as I’m someone’s.
Gary: Um, Sammy, can I talk to you?
Brian: Have I ever told you how pretty your eyes are?
Sammy: Sure. About what?
Audrey: We just met.
Gary: In private, I mean.
Brian: But I’ve known you my whole life.
Sammy: Oh. Ok. Do you wanna—?
Waiter: (walks in with food and in bad French accent) Bon appetit.
Caroline: Ooh, our food’s here!
Sammy: I wish I got something…
Caroline: Don’t look at my sandwich!
Maya: Here, you can have some of my chocolate.
Gary: I’ll just talk to you later then…
Sammy: Oh, thanks! What did you say?
Gary: Nothing…
All: (ad lib and discuss life)
End scene.