Do Right - Scenes 5 & 6

Scene V

Allie and Joey are sitting at a booth in a diner. Music is playing in the background. They’re both drinking cherry coke. They sit in silence for a while before anything is said.

Joey – They didn’t want me. I’m stuck here.

Allie – Why’s that Joey? They think you’ll blow up all of Europe?

Joey – Nah, well… I’m apparently unstable cause of the ADHD. Can’t have distracted peoples in wars ya know. No knowing what you think would be fun to shoot at. They think I’d get my own foot within hours. That ain’t ADHD, that’s just stupid.

Allie – Yeah. (She stirs her coke with the straw)

Joey - But now you get to keep me right here with you babe.

Allie – Uh-huh.

Joey – Hey, what’s on your mind sugar cube?

Allie – Nothin’.

Joey – Yeah right. I’ve known you since you were three feet tall little girl, I know something’s eatin’ your brain. (He moves next to her in the booth and puts an arm around her.) Talk to me Allie.

Allie – (Starting to cry) They’re taking him away Joey! It’s too darn close to Christmas. He’s shipping out tomorrow! (Allie sobs into Joey’s shoulder and her holds her tight)

Joey – It’ll be okay honey. He’s gonna come home soon, he said so himself. (Beat) He promised.


Scene VI

Allie, Peter, and Joey are standing on the platform of a train station. Allie is still wearing the scarf. Joey and Peter embrace.

Joey – I’m gonna miss you.

Peter – Same here.

Allie practically jumps on Peter. He swings her around in the air.

Allie – Please stay Peaty. I got a bad feeling about you leavin’.

Peter – I gotta go ladybug. It’s not up to me.

Peter puts Allie back on her feet. She’s crying again. He kisses her forehead.

Conductor – All aboard!

Allie grabs Peter’s sleeve. Her eyes are big and she shakes her head. Joey puts a hand on Allie’s shoulder. She takes her scarf off and gives it to Peter. The trains whistle blows. Peter turns and runs toward the door. He stops before getting on and yells back…

Peter – I love you! Both of you!

The train speeds away and the montage begins…