Script progress week1

 Scene 1

Scene begins with Guy and Lili in bed, the stage is in darkness

Lili

(Assertive, not angry)

Please, Guy, not tonight—

Guy

What? What do you mean?

Lili

We can't, I’m not feeling well…

Lights come up just enough to see , but not bright as they don't have electricity.

Guy

Should we call for the neighbors, do you need a doctor?

Lili

No. It's not necessary

Guy

Then why can't I—

Lili

I-I’m with child, I haven't bled. I was sick before you woke this morning, and last week as well, I know it's true.

Guy

Are you sure? What do you mean by “sick”?

Lili

My stomach, I haven’t been able to keep down breakfast in days. And my head, it aches every time I look at the sun. Simply walking pains me.

Guy

Alright, when do you suspect it will come?

Lili

Perhaps during harvest. Thankfully, you’ll be working, and we will have food. 

Guy

That's fine.

Awkward silence

Lili

Are you not pleased?

Guy

No, I am, it’s good news.

Guy reaches to embrace her. Lili suddenly pulls away from him in pain.

Lili

I’m sorry, I...feel unwell.

She turns away, trying not to heave. More awkward silence follows.

Lili

(Hesitant) I think I'll be alright, let’s just rest for tonight.

Guy

(Stares at his wife while mostly preoccupied with worry about their finances) Okay.

Lili

Good-night, my love.

Guy

Mm, you too.

Lights fade to black

Scene 2

Lili stands over a crib, quietly humming a lullaby with the child in her arms. She places the baby in the crib and walks over to bed where Guy is already lying down, awake.

Lili

Goodnight Little Guy, sleep well. We need to do all we can to give him more than we had.

Guy

What do you mean? He just an infant, what more could need besides what he already has?

Lili

We need to think ahead, education is expensive, we need to put aside money now. Can you talk to Mr. Assad about getting more work? 

Guy

I am already asking for more work than all the other men, I can't ask for anything more.

Lili

Guy, it can't hurt to ask.

Guy

No, it's not worth the risk to seem so needy all the time.

Lili

Guy, put aside your pride for once and think about our home, our baby. I am telling you to ask tomorrow. 

awkward silence no. 3, Lili gets up in frustration to check on the child

Guy

Did we wake the child? (Heavy sigh) Perhaps you’re right, I will ask Mr. Assad for extra work tomorrow. 

Lili

Thank you, it’d be so wonderful to have any extra money.

Guy

However, it's very unlikely. We shouldn't plan for anymore than what we have now. 

Lili puts the baby down and returns to bed.

Lili

Well, we will know by tomorrow.