Play 309: The Subtext is Love, and the Title Isn’t Ironic

CHARACTERS
KATE, 17
MELINDA, 17

MELINDA
Oh?

KATE
Yeah, he’s just the greatest.

MELINDA
Cool.

KATE
I can’t even believe how in love with him I am, I never even thought it was possible.

MELINDA
Cool.

KATE
And he’s so sweet too. Last Tuesday was our anniversary, and he got me chocolates and flowers…

MELINDA
That is sweet.

(Beat.)

And original too.

KATE
I know.

(Pause.)

MELINDA
This week really needs to end, I’m so tired. The weekend’ll be nice.

KATE
I know, I’m looking forward to it so much

(Beat.)

MELINDA
You doing anything interesting?

KATE
Well, he’s taking me out to dinner on Friday.

MELINDA
Oh?

KATE
Yeah, and on Saturday we’re going to go see a movie.

(Beat.)

MELINDA
Cool.

KATE
Yeah, I can’t wait

(Pause.)

KATE
What’re you doing?

MELINDA
Nothing much.

KATE
Cool.

MELINDA
Yeah.

(Pause.)

KATE
I just can’t believe how great it is.

MELINDA
That’s great.

KATE
I know.

MELINDA
I’m so happy for you.

KATE
Thanks.

(Blackout.)