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Puppy Love

Jennifer: Bill, you knew I was leaving....

Overview

Show Type
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Genders
  • Female: 1
  • Male: 1
Playing Age
Adult
Style
Comedic
Length
Short
Time Period
Contemporary
Time/Place
A living room, present day
Act/Scene
Act 1

Context

Text

Jennifer: Bill, you knew I was leaving. Why did you get me a dog? Why did you decorate?

Bill: It's Christmas! You love these decorations. I did them just like you. And you always wanted a puppy. Little Sparky spoke to me at the pet store, didn't you little guy?

He tries again to give her the puppy. She won't take it.

Jennifer: I wanted a puppy five years ago. I wanted a baby three years ago. I haven't decorated for the last two because you haven't been here. Love doesn't live here anymore and neither do I.

Bill: Don't go, Jenny. I'm here. We're here. I'm sorry. I had work. I always have work, but it's for you, Babe. For our future.

Jennifer: What future, Bill? You are never in the present. I want a life now with you. Or I did.

Bill: Ok! No time like the present! Get it! Present. Christmas..Poochy!

He holds the squirming puppy up and she finally takes the dog.

Jennifer: I can't take you seriously!

She puts the puppy on the floor.

Bill: I'm sorry. I was playing. Lightening the mood. I'm here, Jenn. I am. I am ready to start on us. Let's do it. Let's make a family now.

Jennifer: It's too late.

Bill: It's not. I'm only working on one story. And it's a big one, but I have time again for you and us. I want to make the time. I have to. I need you, Jennifer.

Jennifer: I can't start over again. With you.

Bill: You can! It'll just be like old days. You know...getting it on in the kitchen. Let's make a baby! Don't you think so, Pup Pup?

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