Characters:
- Kevin (Male, 26)
- Aisha (Sister, Female, 22)
- Lillian (Mother, Female, 45)
- Simi (Sister, Female, 8)
- Amaar (Best friend, Male, 26)
Kevin – Look, a lot is going on right now. A lot. Things seem to be happening, you know? All at once and I don’t quite know how, but, and It’s not an excuse for what I said, but, yeah. I’m just a little stressed at the moment.
No response.
– And I don’t, um, I don’t, I don’t need, or rather, I don’t want home, you know?
Pause.
– But, yeah. Sorry about earlier.
Kevin turns to exit
Lillian – Are you ok?
Kevin – Yes. Um, I’d like some fresh air
Lillian – Now?
Aisha – I’ll come with you
Kevin – No, I’m good, stay
Aisha (chuckling) – I’m not a poodle
Lillian – Well, I’m going to sleep soon
Aisha – Why, you don’t have to be up early
Lillian – I know, but I’d like an early night
Kevin turns and exits the room.
Aisha – Kevin. Mum, stay up
Lillian – For what?
Aisha – Mum
Lillian – Aisha, I’m tired.
Aisha scuffs and exits the living room.
The garden. Kevin is stood by the gate. Aisha stands by the kitchen door, watching on. Silence.
Kevin – I was coming back in.
Aisha – I know, she was out of order
No response.
– Will you come back in? Kevin?
No response. Long pause. Aisha makes her way back into the house.
