Script
Scene 1
Aby: Chris, I don't understand why we have to go and see them.
Chris: But its my family. I miss them and they really want to meet you
Scene 2
Chris: Look if you don't want to come you don't have to. I just thought it would be nice to spend some time away from uni.
Scene 3
(In car)
Chris: You ready?
Scene 4
[Chris knocks on parents' door, but nobody answers]
Chris: Let me phone my dad.
Aby: Hurry it's cold out here.
[Chris is on the phone to his dad]
Chris: Hi dad where are you?
Dad: We've just nipped over to Paris to visit your Aunt and Uncle. Why where are you?
Chris: Well I'm outside yours with Aby, we drove down to surprise you and Mum.
Dad: Oh well er we're not there. The house sitter should be there soon.
Chris: House sitter?
Dad: Yeah, we asked Megan to watch the house for us.
Chris: Megan my ex girlfriend Megan
Dad: Yep, good luck! Look son got to go we're about to go wine tasting
Chris: Okay, well have fun! See you when you get back
[Chris hangs up the phone]
Aby: So?
Chris: They're in France, won't be back until Monday
Scene 5
[Megan appears from around the corner with bags of shopping]
Chris: [Noticing Megan] Megan
Megan: Chris
Scene 6
[All three characters sitting awkwardly in the living room silently. Tension between Aby and Megan]
Scene 7
Aby: How long has it been since you two last saw each other?
Megan: Must be about 3 years
Chris: Yeah. It's gone fast.
Scene 8
Megan: Look I'll get out of your way. See you around.
Chris: I'll see you out.
(at front door)
Megan: It was really nice seeing you
Chris: You too
Aby: Chris are you coming inside
Megan: Bye
Scene 9
(In guest bedroom)
Aby: I saw the way you were looking at her
Chris: I don't know what you're talking about
Aby: Yes you do, you couldn't keep your eyes off her. It was as if i wasn't even there
Chris: Stop being so dramatic
Aby: Is that what you think
Chris: Well you are aren't you?
Aby: I thought we came here to spend time with each other but you clearly want to be with her
Chris: Its not my fault I haven't seen her for years
Aby: Well you can spend as much time as you like with her. I'm going home.
Chris: You being serious?
Scene 10
(Aby drives off)
Chris: *sigh*
Scene 11
(In living room)
Chris: I can't believe she left, thanks for coming over.
Megan: Its fine honest. I thought you'd be upset so I brought you something
Megan: *Comforting noises* I've missed you
Chris: Ive missed you too
Scene 12
(Guest Bedroom)
Megan: Look, that shouldn't have happened you have a girlfriend
Chris: What did we even do last night
Megan: I don't know but I remember laughing a lot *laughs*
I best be going. Let me know when you're next visiting
Scene 13
(bathroom)
Chris: *sobbing* Why doesn't she love me
Scene 14
(Megans living room)
*tears roll down Megans face*
Scene 15
(at dinner in Parents house. Chris is sat at the dinner table alone in deep thought)
*Knock at the door*
Andrew: Shall I go?
Chris: No its alright I'll get it
*opens door Chris walks to front door and opens it*
Chris: Megan
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