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Bette and Boo’s marriage has gone through hard times in the past few years. After the birth of their son, Matt, Bette’s given birth to two stillborns. Boo’s taken to drinking, causing escalating arguments between the two. Now, Bette’s finally succeeded in convincing Boo to give up alcohol. For the first time since their marriage, Bette and Boo go out dancing, both desperately hopeful that things may look up for them soon.
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START: Bette and Boo dance. Perhaps no music in the background.
Bette: This is fun to go dancing, Boo. We haven’t gone since before our honeymoon.
Boo: You’re mighty pretty tonight, gorgeous.
[... ... ...]
END: Bette: What is is with you and the waiter? Stop talking about the waiter. Let’s just have a nice time. (They dance in silence) Are you having a nice time?
Boo: You’re lookin’ mighty pretty tonight, Bette.
Bette: Me too, Boo.
Durang, Christopher, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Dramatists Play Service, 1985, p. 31-32.
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