Play 361: Slipped My Mind

CHARACTERS
BARRY, mid 20s
ELIZA, mid 20s

(They sit at a table eating breakfast.)

BARRY
You’re quiet today.

ELIZA
I am?

BARRY
Very.

ELIZA
Oh.

(Beat.)

BARRY
Is something wrong?

(Beat.)

ELIZA
No.

BARRY
What is it?

ELIZA
Nothing.

BARRY
Are you sure?

ELIZA
I’m fine.

(Pause.)

BARRY
Did you sleep well?

ELIZA
Fine.

BARRY
That’s good.

(Pause.)

ELIZA
It’s my birthday.

BARRY
It is?

ELIZA
Yes.

BARRY
Oh.

(Beat.)

Happy birthday.

ELIZA
(Flatly)
Thanks.

(Beat.)

BARRY
Sorry. You know how bad I am with birthdays.

(Beat.)

ELIZA
Yeah.

(Pause.)

(He stands up and picks up his plate.)

BARRY
Can I get your plate for you?

ELIZA
No, don’t worry about it.

BARRY
It’s no problem, I’d be glad to.

ELIZA
No thanks. I’m fine.

BARRY
Okay.

(Pause.)

(Blackout.)