One more scene from one of the plays I'm working on. Actually, I see this more as a film script but we'll see where it goes as it progresses. Quite pleased so far.
STORM WARNING - SCENE II
What is this? Move away and let us pass
CONDUCTOR
Please don’t create problemsLEONARD
All we wanna do is stretch our legs. Nothing more and for whatever reason, you won’t let usCONDUCTOR
That won’t be possibleMARY
Me too!CONDUCTOR
(bending over and speaking softly)I strongly advise you to stay put. Take my advice
LEONARD
Sorry pal – you gotta provide more information than vague hints and warningsCONDUCTOR
Don’t ask me any more questions that I can’t answer. Look - stay put and I’ll see what I can doMARY
My knees are really painful. Can I at least stand up and take a few steps?CONDUCTOR
A few steps but no long walksMARY
PromiseLEONARD
I got news for you, bud. I ain’t got any intention of staying put. You’re really over-reacting to a simple request of taking a small walk through the trainCONDUCTOR
You didn't hear it from me but rumor has it that a passenger has diedMARY
What does this have to do with us? These things happen all the time. We promise we’ll stay away from wherever they’re keeping his bodyCONDUCTOR
Could be just a rumor but even if it was true, I wouldn’t be allowed to say. Company rules and all that
Could be just a rumor but even if it was true, I wouldn’t be allowed to say. Company rules and all that
LEONARD
You do realize you make no sense whatsoever. Why even mention it to us?
CONDUCTOR
Like I said, can't really share any information...
LEONARD
Why all the mystery?
CONDUCTOR
Look - I was told that we'll be delayed in Timmersville. That's all I can tell you right now.
(CONDUCTOR hurries off)
LEONARD
Weird. The guy was really nervous. Kept wiping the top of his lip. If it was a heart attack or normal causes, he wouldn’t bother telling usMARY
Trying out your detective skills, are we?
LEONARD
(staring out of the window)
That’s what you get from hanging out with reporters. Kind’a rubs off on a person. Well…well… police are getting on now... This is more than a heart attack for sure.
MARY
Maybe you’re right. Hmmm...wonder where Mr. Crazy Man got to.
LEONARD
We're never gonna find out anything sitting here. Don't know about you but I feel like stretching my legs
MARY
My old knees are stiff. A little walk works wonders
LEONARD
And if we happen to overhear something...
MARY
Right...
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