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Forced to reflect on her own, personal problems during a therapy session with a new patient, Jane replays an argument she had with her husband, Michael, the night before. The couple’s marriage is on the rocks, having forgotten what drew them together in the first place. Jane is frustrated that Michael has no ambition and is happy to spend his days watching television and drinking in the pub. Equally, Michael is frustrated by Jane’s nagging and, what he sees as, sanctimonious behavior. The
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MICHAEL: Listening to you? Why the hell should I listen to you Jane? We’ve been married twenty-odd years and you don't know anything about me. But you’re a woman and I am talking about a man’s need which naturally you know nothing about.
A spotlight now also hits JANE, feet on the table at home, who stares at MICHAEL.
JANE: Don’t I?
MICHAEL: A man wants
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