VOICE: Welcome to Quarantine. You folks...

VOICE: Welcome to Quarantine. You folks are the last people in the world with COVID-19. For the sake of the world, we have placed you here until the virus is eradicated. We appreciate your contribution to society. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

J: What? A: Oh my god.

A beat. Almost too long.

J: What are we supposed to do now?

A: I guess we have to accept our fate.

J: This is pretty f#@ked.

A: Absolutely.

J: I wonder how much longer we have.

A: Jesus!

J: I’m sorry! I don’t want to sit here wallowing, but we have to face the reality of the situation.

A: ...I guess.

Beat.

VOICE: As you wait out your final days, we have arranged some themed entertainment for you folks.

“Do You Want To Die Together?” by Stars begins to play.

J: That seems a little too on the nose.

A: Yeah definitely.

J: ...I kind of like it though.

A: Yeah me too.

They lie down together on the baseline, staring up at the ceiling of the stadium.

A: I wonder where we are?

J: Yeah good question. I hope it’s somewhere fun like T-Mobile Park in Seattle. I’ve always wanted to go there.

A: Or Tropicana Field. I guess I’m starting my Florida retirement plans early.

At the conclusion of the song, another starts playing. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany.

A: Wow I hope the person who curated this got paid well.

J: For sure. It almost feels insulting, but I’m not upset.

A: Why don’t we dance? If we are going to die here, at least we could make it fun.

J: You’re right! Stand on up.

They dance until the end of the song. It’s really nice. As the song ends, “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye comes on.

J: What is this supposed to mean?

A: Hm. Not sure.

They stare at each other for the majority of the song, occasionally darting their eyes away when they got flustered. As the song concluded, J lunged forward and planted a kiss on A’s lips.

J: It’s not contagious if we both have it.

A: You’re right.

VOICE: It is now time for movies. Grab your snacks, grab a spot, and enjoy.

J: I wonder what joke they will play this time.

The opening sequence of “Dirty Dancing” begins.

A: This feels like a personal attack.

It fast forwards to the dancing scene.

J: Look at them. They have no idea what’s coming.

A: I hope I get to dance with Patrick Swayze after this. He was such a hunk.

J: Oh absolutely.

They fall asleep. Days pass.

A: Is it getting hard for you to breathe?

J: No, but I am getting that cough that you had.

A: Oh great.

A takes deep breaths. Well, as deep as A can. On an inhale, the lights go out. Days pass. A speaks through labored breath.

A: I’m not sure if I have much longer. I want you to know that these last days with you have been so much fun. At the risk of seeming too pushy, I want to let you know that I think I love you.

J: stifling tears and coughs. I love you too.

They share a long kiss.

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