Play 180: Give It Time

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2

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You must be really happy.

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(Flatly.)
Yeah.


(Beat.)

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You don’t sound like it.

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It’s just…

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What?

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I feel kind of guilty.

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Why?

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I don’t know.

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You shouldn’t.

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I know.

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You should just enjoy it.

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I can’t help feeling like I don’t deserve it.

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You do.

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Maybe.

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Even if you don’t, so what?

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Maybe someone else deserved it more than me.

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Even if that’s true it’s not your fault.

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I guess.

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It’s not like you can change it.

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Yeah.

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Just enjoy it.

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I know I should.

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The guilt won’t accomplish anything.

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I know.

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Besides driving you insane for no good reason that is.

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I said I know.

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Sorry.

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It’s okay.

(Pause.)

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I don’t see much enjoyment going on still.

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Give it time.

(Blackout.)