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The setting is a party hall where a tenth reunion celebration of the graduating class is taking place. Central to the story is Elena, the protagonist, seated at a table with her husband, Kevin. Jane, the former school bully, appears from the wings. As she walks by, Elena and Jane make eye contact. Jane is now an alcoholic and is already a bit tipsy from drinking.
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ELENA
(Sees next woman. She turns red.)
JANE
(Squinting with a sheepish grin)
Hello, Elena.
ELENA
Hi, Jane.
(Looking awkwardly at one another)
JANE
Elena, I remember how cruel I was to you back in school and I want you to know how badly I always felt.
ELENA
Wow, all these years.
JANE
Yes, I felt guilty all that time and I’m hoping you can forgive me.
ELENA
Of course I forgive you. Thank you for saying so. It means a lot to me.
JANE
It means a lot to me, too. I’ve always admired you, Elena.
(Facing each other, they smile, clutch each other’s hands, hug and look at each other admirably. Then Jane turns away to talk to another classmate)
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