Love You Two (part 2)

Scene 2

The lights brighten. ANNA and NATHAN are sitting on the middle bench talking. They both have light jackets with scarves.

NATHAN: I don’t get it. What do you think it’s about?

ANNA: I have no clue.

NATHAN: Maybe he killed someone (Laughs).

ANNA: (Shoves him slightly) Can you seriously help me brainstorm. I want to figure it out.

NATHAN: Well I haven’t spoken to Saint James in a while.

ANNA: You act like he’s not the same Old James from when you two were college roommates.

NATHAN: Hence why… I… DON’T make a point to speak to him.

ANNA: You know that kills him, right?

NATHAN: Yeah

ANNA: Then why do you do it? He’s not THAT bad.

NATHAN: I just don’t want to be Nathan and James anymore.

ANNA: Well you haven’t for 3 years now. So I think you’ve accomplished that.

NATHAN: I don’t hate him or anything. Just don’t think its best.

ANNA: I understand. We had this conversation… 3 years ago.

NATHAN: Riiight. When you were on the same train.

ANNA: (Sighs and leans back) You know I just can’t seem to leave him. Love him too much.

NATHAN: I know. You’re a good friend. He doesn’t deserve you but I rather him have someone like you than like what was her name?

ANNA: Ugh, Ria.

NATHAN: His other Fag Hag.

ANNA: Stop. No she wasn’t.

NATHAN: Oh right. It was more like his screaming buddy.

ANNA: (Imitating her) “O…M…G, I like bought the whole store. James you’re like such a good shopping buddy. LOVE you.”

NATHAN: (Laughs) He had good times with her.

ANNA: She wasn’t horrible but you know how I am about (Air quotes) Fag Hags.

NATHAN: Yes (Laughs) you hate that it can’t just be a friend.

ANNA: Yeah! Why label-

NATHAN: Anna, I know.

ANNA: Just saying.

NATHAN: You are so possessive.

ANNA: No I am Not.

NATHAN stares at her.

ANNA: What?

NATHAN: What if he gets a girlfriend? Remember that is still an option for him.. according to him.

ANNA: You know I hate even thinking about that (Looks away from him).

NATHAN: Drama queen. It could happen in the end.

ANNA: This may be wrong to say, but I am not entertaining the idea. He IS gay.

NATHAN: Well what if he wanted you? What if YOU were his female desire (Laughs).

ANNA laughs hysterically.

NATHAN: You would jump at the opportunity.

ANNA: NO. But I will say I rather that. If he were interested in any woman, it should be me. I’m THE woman in his life. Well besides his mother. (Pause) Other than that, I refuse to be replaced.

NATHAN: (Laughs) You are so serious. WOW ANNA.

ANNA: Of course I am! (Stands up and imitates JAMES) “Oh nothing will ever change if I was in a relationship .You’re the person who has stuck by me through tough shit. Someone new could NEVER reach your status.” (Pause) Bullshit.

NATHAN: Well when I say that, I mean it. (Smiles)

ANNA: Yesss (Kisses him on the cheek) You’re my Golden Boy.

NATHAN: Uh huh. But he’s your heart.

ANNA: What? (Sits back down)

NATHAN: Like you said, I’m the better friend, he’s the better lover.

ANNA: You will never let that go. You gays only remember the things you want.

NATHAN: Wow, that’s everyone Anna.

ANNA: True. Sorry.

NATHAN: I’m just saying that he’s got a strong hold on you.

ANNA: (Lays her head on his shoulder) He reminds me of myself. (Pause) It took me a long time to appreciate good people in my life.

NATHAN: Well I’m glad you appreciate me. (Kisses her on the head)

ANNA: Wish I could say the same for him sometimes. After all these years, he still hasn’t learned. He’s better but not quite there yet.

NATHAN: I concur.

ANNA: I know he doesn’t mean to not seem unappreciative but it-

NATHAN: I know, Hun. He does mean well.

ANNA: (Sighs) Lets walk around.

NATHAN and ANNA get up and walk around arm to arm. Then the lights fade out.