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Joey and Piper are both astronauts. They have completed their mission in space and are on the return journey home. Although Joey was initially excited to be going back, he has started to panic. After so long in space, and with only Piper for company, he is not ready to face the reality and routine of everyday life. His over-the-top reaction frustrates Piper, who wants him to get a grip on reality and stop being so absurd.
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Joey: Can we stay here? Just us. Until we dissolve.
Piper: No, Joey, that’s insane.
Joey: It’s not! Why? Because it’s not the plan? You just said you miss unplanned for things.
Piper: Because it’s suicide, dumbass. Suicide is insane.
Joey: Going back is suicide! People die down there! Out here who knows? We can call it what we want. It’s only insane because you’re not thinking about it for real.
Piper: I’m not done down there, Joey! You can’t decide this for both of us.
Joey: I can’t go back there.
Piper: Drop me off and come back if you have to. I’m going home and opening my Hanukkah presents.
Joey: That’s not what I mean. Piper, stay with me. Up here.
Piper: Joey, no. You’re not worth it.
Joey: There’s nothing down there.
Piper: Joey. There’s nothing up here. Maybe you think there’s nothing down there for you, but it’s just a scientific fact that there is nothing up here. For either of us.
Pause. Joey opens his mouth. Pause.
Piper: Joey? Pop a Xanex. We’re going home.
Piper floats away, leaving Joey alone.
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