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GERBILS AND MONSTERS
Gerbils and Monsters was the only 30 page play I wrote in college, but it still reads very quickly. This play is about domestic abuse and racism, however my teacher at the time got really into the gerbil so I threw it into the title. The gerbil also helps to cut through the tension a bit.
Gerbils and Monsters: Work
Gerbils and Monsters
Characters
Hank- 26- loses things all the time
Sarah- age 27, in relationship with Tanner
Tanner- age 27 in relationship with Sarah
Rashid, 25, Islamic
Hank and Sarah are roommates who just found out that their rent is going up so they need a new roommate. Sarah meets Rashid and thinks he will be a good fit and signs him up for the house. She then goes and tells her housemate who are skeptical about having an islamic person in the house, especially her boyfriend who is not the best guy. They spend a chunk of time creating an image of who he is going to be that is not accurate. Rashid moves in and is a perfectly normal guy, just like anyone else. He bonds with his housemates and helps Hank find things he loses. One night Tanner is being particularly abusive and Rashid has to intervene to stop this behavior. Really a learning experience for everybody.
Scene 1
(Apartment in Isla Vista, May 30th, 2017. Morning. Hank and Sarah are looking through craigslist ads in their living room.)
Hank
Did you want to raise a two year old?
Sarah
None of these people are good. This is proof that library cards are free,
Hank
Well, rent is due tomorrow? What are our musts?
Sarah
All I want is somebody who is clean and respectful.
Hank
And no musicians.
Sarah
Hey, there isn’t any problem with musicians. They just can’t be loud after 10.
Hank
Yeah, cuz that’s fuckin normal in I.V. If we had time to put up a wanted ad it would have to say 10 p.m. noise curfew.
Sarah
Listen, Hank, you know, I don’t like this either. I did everything I could to try to get Greg to stay.
Hank
You didn’t stop Tanner from knocking his tooth out, and now look where we are, this person thinks we need to, “establish times of bathroom ownership.”
Sarah
How was I supposed to stop anything? You were there. You didn't do anything either.
Hank
It wasn’t my business. This guy seems normal, Verrick, why don’t you add him to your call list for later.
Sarah
That is why I’ve been staying at Tanner’s house more, because I knew they didn’t get along, but I didn’t think this would happen. I hope Greg doesn’t press charges.
Hank
I would, the way he was treated in his own house.
Sarah
I don’t want to hear it. I was up all night fighting with Tanner about it. I can’t handle any more fighting. Can we please just find someone?
Hank
I’m doing my best. Hey look, this girl, Sierra, doesn't believe in boundaries and that is all she wrote.
Sarah
I get it, but for every 10 crazies there is one possible new roommate.
Hank
Oh, I put Sierra in the contact pile.
Sarah
Of course. You’re going to be late for class again Hank.
Hank
Oh shit.(runs around collecting school stuff) Are you going to be able to handle this from here?
Sarah
Yeah, I've got it.
Hank
You can stay with Tanner if we don’t get anyone, I’ll be up shit creek.
Sarah
Don’t worry, I’ll have a housemate by the end of the day. Ill get Mary Poppins. She will cook and clean and make our house perfect.
Hank
Mary Poppins is about what it would take after last night. Just don’t get anyone too weird, and make sure they sign a lease this time. (Exit)
Sarah
I’m sorry! I’ll get someone great!
SCENE 2
(Hank is in the living room setting up a hamster maze Hamster cage on table. Evening. Sarah Enters)
Hank
Well, am I homeless?
Sarah
No, I found a guy. He seemed super cool, just moved here from New York to go to the UC. His name is Rashid.
Hank
Rashid? Like from street fighter? I’ve never met a Rashid before.
Sarah
He seemed really nice and normal. Do you need any help with that? (referring to gerbil maze)
Hank
Yeah, thanks. You have to push the pieces together really hard or they fall apart.
Sarah
Okay
Hank
So what happened to Sierra? She seemed really promising.
Sarah
Sierra scared the shit out of me. I don’t think she was kidding about boundaries. We really could've been more selective with the interview process.
Hank
So tell me more about Rashid. How long is he going to last around (he says Tanners name mockingly deep and with a little flex) Tanner.
Sarah
Stop saying his name like that.
Hank
(Again deep voice w/ Flex) TANNER!
Sarah
*sigh* That was a one time thing, Tanner isn’t like that. I don’t know what came over him.
Hank
You said that Rashid just got here to go to the UC. That’s kind of weird.
Sarah
What do you mean? He was going to school in New York and he transferred here. What is so weird about that?
Hank
It’s almost May. If he is just moving here now he won’t be able to start school until fall if he is a new student. Seems a little weird to move here now.
Sarah
Maybe he is doing a summer program at the cc or something?
Hank
You said the UC.
Sarah
Okay… but lots of people go to the CC and UC.
Hank
Just sayin it seems a little weird. How long did you talk to this guy.
Sarah
We talked for a good half hour. I told him about your gerbil and he got really excited. Apparently he grew up with a gerbil. He likes playing video games and smoking weed. I thought you guys would get along great.
Hank
Well, it does sound good. But anybody can sound good for half an hour, just look at TANNER.(Sarah throws a piece of the gerbil maze at him)
Sarah
I told you to stop that. We don’t need any more fighting in this house.
Hank
I’m not causing any fighting. I’m just sitting here, playing with my gerbil.
Sarah
(giggle) Thanks. Hopefully, everything settles down after he moves in tomorrow.
Hank
Wait! Tomorrow?! I thought I was going to be able to meet him first.
Sarah
I didn’t think we had any time. So I took him over and had him fill out the lease.(Enter Tanner through door, Sarah has back to door.)
Tanner
So Greg really went through with it? (He walks over and tries to give Sarah a kiss but she turns so it lands on her cheek.) I’m really sorry. Last night just got out of hand.
Hank
Out of hand is one way to describe a hospital visit.
Sarah
Stop it Hank. Holding it over his head isn't helping. I know you are sorry sweetie. (she turns and gives Tanner a kiss)
Tanner
(shoots Hank a look) Thanks babe. So what happened did he come back last night.
Hank
Yeah, he came back a few hours later and packed all of his shit. It didn’t take very long, and he wouldn’t speak to me.
Tanner
That’s so shitty man, I’m sorry. I really liked Greg too. He was a good guy.
Hank
You better hope that good guy doesn’t sue.
Sarah
Stop saying that!
Tanner
He’s not going to sue me. Men don’t sue other men, only pussies sue people. (Hank scoffs, and Tanner gives him an angry look again) (To Sarah) So what are you going to do? Move in with me.
Sarah
No, I found a new guy to move in with us today.
Tanner
Another guy? Doesn’t this place feel like it needs more girls? How old is this guy?
Sarah
22, and according to him he isn’t a big partier.
Tanner
Good, cuz I don’t feel like getting a ticket for drinking near a 20 year old twat. What’s his name?
Sarah
Rashid.
Tanner
Rashid? Like… (The “native american noise” where you make an O sound and tap your hand to your mouth.) Rashid?
Sarah
No, that doesn’t even make sense. Rashid is from New York
Tanner
Sure he is. I’m not sure I feel comfortable with you living with a muslim babe.
Hank
Why do you think he is muslim? And what's wrong with being Muslim?
Tanner
Well, somebody doesn’t watch the news.
Sarah
I talked to him for half an hour and he didn’t say anything about Islam or religion.
Tanner
Well, yeah, he wouldn’t bring it up right away, but I bet his head was covered.
Sarah
He had a Yankees hat on.
Tanner
That’s all I needed to hear. Everybody fresh off the boat is a Yanks fan.
Hank
Can you stop being paranoid and racist.
Tanner
I’m not racist, I just want the best for my girl. (Gives Sarah a squeeze)
Sarah
Thanks, but you really don’t need to worry, everything will be just fine. Let’s spend the night at your place huh?
Tanner
Sounds good, Smell ya later Stanky Hanky (exits holding Sarah’s hand)
Sarah
(while being pulled out) Bye Hank, have a good night.
Hank
Bye
Scene 3
(Sarah is in living room, Hank enters wearing backpack)
Sarah
Hey, it looks like Rashid came by while we were out, he has some stuff in his room now.
Hank
Yeah, he came by before my class and dropped it off.
Sarah
So then what do you think? He seems like a nice guy doesn’t he?
Hank
I guess, we didn’t talk for very long. I was on the way out and he said he had more errands to run. He also asked about getting a key.
Sarah
Did Greg leave his?
Hank
No.
Sarah
Okay. I’ll get another key… Is that it?
Hank
What?
Sarah
A new person moved in and you just grunted at him like a Neanderthal? Do men not know how to talk?
Hank
We talked just fine, but there wasn’t a whole lot of time. It was like a speed date, but I live with the guy now. Hi, Rashid. Bye, Rashid. Want to grab dinner tonight Rashid?
Sarah
You two are getting dinner?
Hank
You’re more than welcome to come, I just figured you were spending the night with TANNER.
Sarah
I’ve noticed you only say his name like that when he isn’t around.
Hank
Yeah, no shit. I’m also your only roommate who still has all of his teeth.
Sarah
Stop talking about Tanner like he is some kind of animal.
Hank
He is some kind of animal Sarah. He should be in a zoo, with all the shit he throws around.
Sarah
You don’t know him like I do. (Hank starts to do monkey impressions) He is a sweetheart and..
Hank
(monkey noises) OOhh ooh ah ah oooh ooh
Sarah
It isn’t funny. Nobody thinks this is funny. (Hank smiling, beats his chest like a dominant gorrilla and walked over and gently pushes Sarahs arm.) OWW!
Hank
What? I barely touched you, stop being dramatic.
Sarah
It wasn’t you, I have a bruise there.
Hank
Really? (Sarah uncovers her arm to reveal a massive bruise) Holy shit, what happened?
Sarah
I don’t know, I just noticed it a couple days ago, maybe I slept on my arm weird or something.
Hank
It looks like somebody smashed your arm with a metal bat.
Sarah
Maybe I need more iron.
Hank
Maybe…but it looks a lot worse than that.
(Tanner enters)
Tanner
A lot worse? The new guy giving you problems already?
Hank
I’ve got to go feed Play-Doh.( Hanks exits toward room)
Tanner
Hey, Sarah. (gives her a hug and kiss) What’s going on? The new guy here?
Sarah
Hey. Yeah, he dropped some stuff off earlier. (Tanner starts heading offstage after Hank) Where are you going?
Tanner
I’ve got to check it out. (Goes offstage and quickly returns.) Did you have a homeless man move in?
Sarah
What?
Tanner
He doesn’t have shit. The dude has two backpacks and a sleeping bag on the floor. I’ve seen hobos with more shit in their carts.
Sarah
Maybe he has more things, who knows?
Tanner
All I know is that people who don’t have shit, steal shit.
(Hank returns) Ain’t that right Hanky?
Hank
Yeah, sure. Whatever. Are you two going to come out tonight?
Tanner
Huh?
Sarah
Oh right. Hank thought it might be a good idea to all get dinner together tonight and I thought/
Tanner
No, not tonight I’m tired.
Sarah
I thought it might be good to meet each other.
Tanner
Maybe some other time.
Hank
Come on, man. It’s Rashid’s first night and you two never come out anymore.
Tanner
And I don’t want to come out tonight. Why are you all up in our case?
Sarah
No, it’s fine, there are going to be plenty of other nights.
(Rashid enters)
Rashid
Hey .
(Tanner puts a possessive arm around Sarah and brings her with him while he goes and shakes Rashid’s hand)
Tanner
Hi. I’m Tanner. I believe you already met my girlfriend Sarah.
Rashid
Hi, Yes, I have. I’m Rashid. Nice to meet you.
Tanner
(To Sarah) I’ll be in the car. (Exits)
Rashid
Hey wait..Hey, Hank and I talked about maybe getting dinner tonight. Would you and your boyfriend like to join us?
Sarah
I would, but we are really busy tonight. (Hank scoffs) Some other time?
Rashid
Yeah. of course. (Sarah starts to leave.) Have a good night.
Sarah
(Over her shoulder) You too guys. G’night. (exit)
Hank
You ready to eat?
Rashid
Yeah, sure. Is everything alright?
Hank
You don’t even want to know… (Both exit)
Scene 4
(Rashid and Hank are searching around the living room)
Rashid
For the last time, they are not bringing back the szechuan nugget sauce.
Hank
Have you seen the new episode of Rick and Morty? They have a big enough following that they could make McDonald's do it. They even made a new commercial for the alien movie.
Rashid
How do you even remember this sauce. It’s a McDonalds promotion from when you were like 6.
Hank
Ahh, 6. My glory days for McNugget eating.
Rashid
Are you sure that PlayDoh isn’t in your room?
Hank
That was the first place I looked, he isn’t in any of his usual spots.
Rashid
Are you sure he didn’t go outside?
Hank
Of course not, he knows better than to go outside, he would die out there.
Rashid
Dude, I love gerbils too, but they don’t know to respond to their own names, I doubt it has the awareness to stay inside.
(Hank starts tearing up the living room looking for PlayDoh)
Stop. Calm down. If he is in here you are just scaring him.
Hank
(Hank is hyperventilating) He is here, he has to be here. The door is closed. He has to be.
Rashid
He probably is here. We are probably just scaring him with our thrashing around. Why don’t we make him come to us, put a little food out in each room for him to come eat.
Hank
Yeah, okay. Lets. (Hank goes to his room and returns with a scoop of gerbil food that he tosses on the floor. Rashid goes to sit down on couch) WAIT! Make sure he isn’t under those cushions, don’t crush the poor fella.
Rashid
(Checks under cushions and sits) We already checked here remember. Take a breath, everything will be okay.
Hank
(still looking around) I know, I just hate when he is missing, it stresses me out.
Rashid
How often does PlayDoh escape?
Hank
IT’s not my fault, all the gerbil equipment people sell are made of crappy plastic. A strong breeze once knocked over his maze like a house of cards.
Rashid
You're making me nervous with all of this pacing, just sit down for a second will ya?
Hank
(Sits) Yeah, Last time he went missing like this was in high school. I took my gerbil to school.
Rashid
Everyday?
Hank
No, not everyday, I’m not a weirdo. Playdoh was sick and the vet was half a block from the school. I was supposed to take him after class but he got out and I couldn’t find him for hours.
Rashid
Yeah, but you did find him, so happily ever after.
Hank
Kind of. There was this kid in my class, Evan. He was a real dick always picking on people. PlayDoh had gotten into his backpack and, I told you he was sick at the time right? Yeah, well he made a real mess in their, so when Evan found him he threw him straight across the room.
Rashid
Oh shit.
Hank
Yeah…. When the principal returned him to me he was covered in shit and had a broken leg.
Rashid
Poor Playdoh.
Gerbils and Monsters: Text
Hank
It was really traumatizing, I was just standing their bawling with Playdoh whining and walking in circles.
Rashid
Okay, it's okay, just breath. I’m sure Playdoh will come out right in front of us when he gets hungry. Here, (Picks up two video game controllers), distract yourself while we wait for him to show up.
Hank
Alright
(Use of music and lighting to show the advancement of time here while they play videogames. Both actors can quickly go from victorious to defeated poses as time progresses)
Rashid
Alright, you win. That’s all the gaming I can handle for the moment.
Hank
What? But you almost won that time. You can’t quit when it is so close.
Rashid
Dude, it has been 3 hours, we should do something else. I’m getting hungry.
Hank
But, Playdoh isn’t here yet. (Runs to his room and back) He hasn’t touched the food in their either.
Rashid
Maybe he isn’t hungry yet.
Hank
He must have been hungry by now. We are hungry by now… He got outside didn’t he?
Rashid
Maybe… he might still be inside though, give the plan a little more time.
Hank
There is no time, I’ve got to make fliers, hand them out to everyone. I’ve got a great picture to put on it, he looks like a model.
Rashid
I don’t think that will work. Most people can’t tell the difference between a gerbil and a mouse, it isn’t like PLaydoh has a collar.
Hank
But…. but he can’t be gone…. He cant be.
Rashid
Hold on, (Gets laptop) I’ll post on Free and For Sale, that will be better than handing out a hundred fliers.
(Hank is silently crying to himself, Rashid noticed this and gets up and walks over and gives him a hug, upon being embraced, Hank starts to cry audibly)
Hank
I’m so sorry, its just.. There are no good ways for him to go out there. Carried away by a hawk (Sob), run over by a car.
Rashid
Just breathe man, everything will be okay.
(Hank bawles loudly as Sarah enters holding PLaydoh)
Sarah
Hey Hank, Playdoh was in the driveway eating our plants, (Noticing crying and embrace) Everything alright fellas?
Hank
PLAYDOH (Hank retrieves his gerbil ) Oh thank you, thank you, thank you. (Give Sarah a big hug)
Sarah
Is everything alright? Were you crying?
Rashid
Everything is fine, we were looking for Playdoh and then we started talking politics, and it’s just so gosh darn depressing.
Hank
Yeah (sniffle) fuckin politics.
(End Scene)
Scene 5
(Hank and Rashid are on stage in dim light, there are some beer bottles scattered around)
(Voiceover from Sarah)
Sarah
Mom, stop. No, Mom, you said you wouldn’t tell Dad. It wasn’t aimed at me. It was an accident. No, I’m not in danger Mom! I was overreacting too, it isn’t all Tanner’s fault. Stop saying that, it isn't going to happen again.
(Loud knocking on door, lights up, all characters are slightly innebrieated)
Hank
Who the fuck could that be at this hour?
Rashid
(Gets up and goes to door)
I don’t know, here’s hoping for hot coeds.
(Opens door and Tanner busts in. Tanner is sweaty with cuts on his legs)
Tanner
Is Sarah here?
Hank
You’re not hot coeds/
Rashid
No, we thought she was out with you tonight.
Tanner
Fuck (sits down) Shit, shit, shit, shit.
Hank
Something wrong?
Tanner
I need to see Sarah. .. God damnit!
Rashid
Take a breath man, here (offers him a beer, Tanner takes the beer and begins chugging it)
Hank
Hey, slow down, that’s a good beer, enjoy it.
(Tanner slumps down into a chair and begins to sob. Hank and Rashid stand there uncomfortably, then Hank takes a drink from his beer, then Rashid takes a drink, then Hank again, they exchange a glance, then Rashid takes a big slug from his beer.)
Rashid
Take a breath man, whats wrong?
(Tanner continues to sob)
Hank
I’ll call Sarah (does so)
Rashid
Everything is okay man, calm down.
Tanner
It’s not okay, its not fuckin okay.
Rashid
What happened?
Tanner
We had a fight and she ran off. How am I supposed to apologize if she won’t talk to me.
Hank
She didn’t answer her phone.
Rashid
Tanner, what happened?
Tanner
We were at Dublin’s having a nice time and then eveything went to shit. Sarah got mad at me for flirting, and I wasn’t even fucking flirting. Does she think I’m going to be trying to pick up girls right in fuckin front of her. I was just drinking and talking to people and then she freaked out at me. We went back to my place and she is just yelling at me and yelling at me, and….AHH God Damn it!!
Hank
(Rashid goes and gets him some water) Dude, calm down. Just breath. What happened?
Tanner
(Rashid hands him water) Why the hell are you handing me this.
Rashid
Because you’re sweating.. Profusely.
Tanner
Fine
Rashid
So what happened next?
Tanner
(Stands up) Why am I even talking to you guys right now. I need to find Sarah.
Rashid
Well, it seems like your are in the place she is most likely to go. If you tell us what happened we will help you find her.
Tanner
(Walks off through door and yells from outside) SARAH! SARAH!!! (continues yelling offstage)
Hank
Do you think he hurt her?
Rashid
I don’t know, and I don’t want to jump to any conclusions. TANNER GET BACK IN HERE!
Tanner
(reenters) WHAT!
Rashid
You’re scaring us dude, what happened? Why did she run away.
Tanner
Can you call her again?
Hank
Once you tell us what happened?
Tanner
(Sits down) She was yelling at me and yelling, and I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t do anything wrong and she is freaking out and yelling at me and slapping at me
Hank
Did you fuckin hit her?
Tanner
No, I didn’t hit her. I would never hit a girl, what the fuck kind of monster do you think I am?
Rashid
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHAT HAPPENED!
Tanner
I don’t know what I was thinking, but with all the yelling and the slapping I lost my head... I flipped my end table and the vase shattered. Most of it came back and cut me (gestures to legs) but some cut her and she screamed… and the look she gave me, right before she ran. I can still see it. Every time I close my eyes I see it. Terror and Panic, like she didn’t even know who I was. It’s haunting me. I need to apologize. I just have to apologize. (sobbing again)
(Rashid and Hank stand uncomfortably for a beat)
Rashid
So everyone is okay?
Tanner
Yeah, I didn’t really see what happened to her, I just saw her eyes and then she was gone.
Hank
Well, why didn’t you just follow the trail of blood.
Tanner
Fuck you Hank (STands up and shoves Hank) I don’t have time for you assholes. (Exits)
Hank
(From ground) I”M ALRIGHT!
Rashid
(Rashid goes and gives him a hand up) Dude, *chuckle* you’re a moron.
Hank
He’s gone, isn’t he?
Rashid
Come on, we should try to find Sarah.
Hank
What if she comes home?
Rashid
She’s got a key.
Hank
Alright (Goes and slams the rest of his beer) Lets go. (Both Exit)
Scene 6
(Sarah and Hank in living room, Playdough is in his cage on the table)
Sarah
Will you shut up, Hank! I’m so sick of you talking shit all the time. Just let it go. Holy shit!
Hank
Well, I’m sick of him coming over and causing problem. Is he ever happy? He seems angry at the world every time I see him. And He won’t stop with all the stupid fuckin nicknames.
Sarah
Maybe he would be in a better mood if every time he came over he didn’t have to expect sarcastic little comments. You treat him like a monster and then get upset when he doesn’t like you.
Hank
I treat him like a monster because he is one. Do you not remember seeing Greg’s tooth come out of his face? How can you still say he is a great guy?
Sarah
He isn’t perfect, okay? Are you happy now?
Hank
Do I look happy? The other night we thought you were really hurt.
Sarah
I’m fine. I was never hurt.
Hank
You’re legs are still cut up! How can you say you are fine? and then you had the big bruise on your arm, and no one ever sees you anymore. Whats up with that? You don’t get to have friends because you're spending all your time with TANNER.
Sarah
Shut up Hank! I don’t need this from you. Just shut up!
(awkward beat)
Hank
I’m just sayin…
Sarah
I know you’re “just sayin”. I fuckin get it OKAY!
Hank
Okay… okay.
(awkward beat)
(Rashid enters)
Rashid
Hey guys, how’s it hanging?
Sarah
Good, are we still on for dinner tonight?
Rashid
Yeah, I’ve been looking forward to it. What do you guys feel like?
Hank
I don’t care as long as it comes with a beer.
Sarah
Pizza My Heart?
Rashid
Sounds perfect, let me just change real fast.
(Tanner bursts in waving a piece of paper)
Tanner
You see this shit? What the fuck is wrong with the world?
Hank
Is he coming to dinner?
Sarah
What is it Tanner?
Tanner
That piece of shit is pressing charges. I have to appear in court for assault.
Hank
Well, yeah. This is a surprise to you? You knocked his teeth out.
Tanner
What Hank! Did you tell him to do it? I bet that’s what happened, he went crying to his Hanky and you told him to press charges. Didn’t you! Didn’t you, you son of a bitch.
Hank
What the fuck. NO.
Rashid
Hey, Hank didn’t do anything. You punched a guy.
Tanner
Shut up Rashid. You weren’t there, god damn it. Greg was being a piece of shit and provoked me. I was within my rights.
Sarah
Hey, calm down.
Tanner
Don’t fuckin tell me to calm down. I have to go to court, and watch as some asshole tries to get me thrown in jail. It’s fuckin bullshit.
Rashid
Well, at least you get to defend yourself.
Tanner
*sarcastically* “Well at least you get to defend yourself”. Shut the fuck up. Come on Sarah, let's get out of here.
Hank
What about dinner?
Tanner
SHUT UP HANK!
Sarah
No, Hank’s right, I told him and Rashid I would get dinner with them, we have been planning it for a week.
Tanner
I don’t care, didn’t you hear me? I have to go to court!
Sarah
I heard you, but I already have plans. I’ll see you later.
Tanner
What the fuck? Have you gone stupid? I don’t want you hanging out with tweedle dee and tweedle dipshit here.
Hank
Why are you such an asshole, Rashid and I haven’t done anything to you.
Tanner
I told you to shut up, Hank! (Tanner flips the table, the gerbils cage shatters)
Hank
Playdough! (runs to grab his gerbil but Tanner picks it up first)
Tanner
Why do you even fucking have this thing? You are a fucking child Hank.
Sarah
Give him his gerbil.
Tanner
No, he needs to grow up. (shakes Playdough, Hank tries to charge him but is pushed back and trips over table)
Sarah
That’s it! I must have gone fuckin stupid for putting up with you this long. You really are a monster! Get out of my house!
Tanner
Are you serious? You can’t fuckin tell me to leave we’re dating.
Sarah
Not anymore we’re not. Now get out of my house before I call the cops.
Tanner
You can’t break up with me! I just got fuckin sued!
Sarah
Get out of my house. It’s over!
Tanner
NO! If you break up with me I will kill myself, I already might be going to jail, you are all that I have that I care about. Without you, I’ll kill myself, Ill take a shotgun and blow my fuckin head off! Spray blood across the wall and call it art! (He throws Playdough as hard as he can against the wall, Playdough explodes, there is blood)
Hank/ Rahid
NO! (Hank runs over to pick up what remains of his gerbil, he is sobbing)
Sarah
You’re terrible, LEAVE! GO! GET OUT! IM CALLING THE COPS! (Starts slapping Tanner)
Tanner
NO! You’re coming with me and we are going to talk about this. (Grabs Sarah’s arm)
(Sarah screams)
Rashid
(Rashid advances) Let her Go/
Hank
No fuckin way.
Tanner
Sit your dumbasses down.
(Tanner throws Sarah toward the door and steps forward and punches Rashid in the face. Rashid falls. Hank jumps onto Tanners exposed back and begins to choke him from behind.)
Get off you son of a bitch.
Hank
(Hank is still in tears) How could you, you son of a bitch!
(Sarah comes over and kicks Tanner in the chest, knocking the air out of him, he falls with Hank still choking him, Sarah bursts into tears a`s Tanner goes limp.
Hank
Rashid! Rashid. (goes over to body which isn’t moving) Sarah, call 911! Why! Why would he do this?
Sarah
You were right…. He is a monster.
(Blackout)
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