Do Right - Scenes 3 & 4

Scene III

Allie, Peter, and Joey are walking through the door of a swing club. The music is loud and the dance floor is full of people, but not overflowing. All three are smiling wide as the hang up their coats quickly and accept drinks from a waiter. Allie puts her drink down on an empty table after a long sip and pulls Peter and Joey with her.

Allie – Come on!

The three dance with the music, smiling and laughing. They are clearly having the time of their lives. Suddenly the music stops.

Person 1 – Shut it! Quiet!

General – As you all must know, the United States of America has entered the war. It’s your job to assist your country in any way possible. What we need are men, men who can fight for what’s right. That means over 18, healthy, and brave. This is a draft people, and the time has come to serve.

The general leaves after tacking up a poster of “Uncle Sam” and there is silence. Allie is holding one of Peter’s hands and one of Joey’s. She squeezes their hands.

Scene IV

Allie and Peter are walking through a park. The sun is shining. It is clear that Allie has been crying. Allie is still wearing the scarf.

Allie – There’s no way to get out of the draft, is there?

Peter – No. I’m so sorry ladybug, I gotta go. Trust me, I don’t wanna, but I gotta.

Allie – I just can’t imagine you hurting anything. You ain’t a solider Peaty.

Peter – I know I ain’t, but that won’t change nothing.

Allie – (whimpering) You can’t leave me Peaty. I need you here, I always will. (She starts crying again. He pulls her into a hug)

Peter – When I get home, I promise that I’ll never leave again. I’ll stay right here, by your side.