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W and M are constantly arguing whether or not they want to have a baby. After much debate, they commit to getting pregnant. W becomes pregnant and the couple are excited about having a baby. Just as they are starting to plan their baby’s future, W miscarries. She falls into a deep depression and begins to distance herself from M. M is devastated by the loss and is finding it difficult to process the loss of their unborn child without the support of W. In this scene, M and W confront each other
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M: What’s wrong? W: Please don’t. Don’t ask me that. M: I want to know. W: You should know without me saying. [... … …] M: I need you to give me some clues here as to what you need because honestly I feel like you’re standing behind a glass wall just this sheet of glass and I can’t reach you. W: Don’t cry for f%^*k sake.
For full extended scene, please refer to clips or the script edition cited here: Duncan Macmillain, Lungs, Dramatist Play Services, 2011.
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