ALEXIS Harley, we need to talk about ...

Chickens

Maddie Bryson Alexis Harley

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ALEXIS

Harley, we need to talk about --

HARLEY

-- I said never bother me when I’m out with my friends.

ALEXIS

But we’re here, alone.

HARLEY

That’s because you won’t stop nagging long enough for me to leave.

ALEXIS

I’m sorry.

HARLEY

Don’t do it again.

ALEXIS

I’m concerned about Maddie.

HARLEY

Go play patti-cake if you’re so concerned.

ALEXIS

It’s not that.

HARLEY

What then? Sing-a-long songs or one of the other goofy games you make up?

ALEXIS

She needs to be in school.

HARLEY

Get a book and teach her.

ALEXIS

It’s not that easy.

HARLEY

Your dead parents were able to do it.

ALEXIS

Please stop.

HARLEY

When you stop nagging me, I’ll stop.

ALEXIS

School’s not the only thing. She needs more in her life.

HARLEY

There you go again. Like what?

ALEXIS

We haven’t been to church in weeks.

HARLEY

Oh,

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