meeting jennifer (Daytime.) Jennifer is walking to a workshop (?) and she (literally) runs into Binkie. It's mainly his fault, so she hits him with her magazine. She stops when he says her name. Jennifer: (looks at him) Binkie? Wow. It's been a while. Binkie: Yeah it has, hasn't it? There's a long, awkward pause, and both act kind of embarrassed, as if something happened between them that the audience is unaware of. Jennifer: So... Binkie: So... I... um... came out last Christmas... to everyone. Jennifer: Oh, really? I wish I had the guts to do something like that. How'd it go? Binkie: Well, I had to move in with my brother. Jennifer: Ouch, that bad, huh? So your mom... Binkie: I haven't seen her since then. Jennifer: Wow, I'm sorry. Binkie: Don't be. I mean, it was tough, but I had to do it sometime. But my biggest concern now is finding a place to live. Jennifer: Wait a minute. I thought you lived with your brother. I thought he was cool with it. Binkie: Oh, he's totally cool with it, and he supports me in whatever I do. It's just that's he's getting married in a few months. Jennifer: Oh, I'm sorry. Well, not that your brother's getting married... sorry for you. Well, tell your brother congrats for me. So, what's she like... the bride I mean? Binkie: Actually, you'd probably like her. She looks a lot like you, only pretty. Really long, uncomfortable pause. Jennifer is speechless. Binkie: Oh, Jen. I'm sorry... I... didn't mean to... oh, I'm sorry. I mean, you are pretty... it's just that... I didn't mean to... Jennifer: (softly) Yes, you did. Or you wouldn't have said it. I'd better go. Binkie: Don't, sweety. I'm sorry. Jennifer: (shakes her head) I'm late for a workshop anyway. Binkie: (forces a meager smile) See you at mainstage? Jennifer nods reluctantly, not wanting to meet him there. She leaves. 991225 ... Chrity go to: i_have_words 010408 what's it to you? who go blather from