Parallax 2011, Idyllwild Arts Academy

belongings remain on her lap beneath folded arms.)

DUNCAN Evan was on his way home from work. And he was speeding. Evan loves that.

And he loved that new Ferrari he had to have. There wasn’t much traffic. So he ran a red light. He always did that. You know. Like a cheap thrill. Evan loves a cheap thrill. (beat) I didn’t know how to tell you. I realized you were still here thinking Evan was too.

(ISABELLE is looking at DUNCAN. She intensely stares at him.)

ISABELLE I don’t understand.

DUNCAN Evan was in an accident.

ISABELLE So you’re saying — DUNCAN He’s gone.

ISABELLE And you thought you could wait until now to tell me?

DUNCAN I didn’t know how to tell you.

ISABELLE Why would you say those things that to me if you knew? Did you want me to think I was wrong?

DUNCAN I didn‘t say any of the things I planned.

ISABELLE What you planned? You heartless bastard.

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