Earnest Woman in Bar (EWB, played by Kate Winslet): I disagreed with the architecture play. That's not what I've implemented. But overall I thought it was okay. Did I come across as a bitch? I came across as a bitch didn't I? I came across as a bitch.
Mikey (M, played by Colin Firth): Ummm, no. Not to me. I enjoyed it actually. Well, the bits I understood. You're the expert. It all seemed splendid to me. Some good ideas ...
EWB: *grasps Mikey's hand* How are you really Mikey?
M: Ummm, what? I'm fine. Thanks.
EWB: *looks intently* *holds hand*
M: I'm fine! I'm fine. I'm fine. No really. I can see what you're trying to do and no, it won't work. But I'm fine and I thank you for asking but can we get back to cloud scalability?
EWB: *looks intently* *holds hand* Uh huh ...
M: Look, this is quite enough now and you should stop it. I'm fine. I've told you I'm fine and that's the end of it. There is nothing further to say. I'm fine.
EWB: *looks intently* *holds hand* Uh huh ...
M: Fine, look, yes I feel like all I've done for the last couple of years is bury parents and I'm tired of that. Really tired. I've been swinging around emotonally and physically and I go to bed at night and wish I don't wake up. BUT I DO. I'm a terrible son, an awful Uncle and as for being a brother, well, when my bro actually needed some help I ran a mile and let others pick up the slack. I've fucked up every relationship and career I've ever had. I'm weak and drunk and pathetic and, frankly, wish I was dead.
EWB: *slowly unclasps hand* Ummm, that's okay. I guess. I was just asking about your legs and the operation you had earlier in the year ...
M: OH THAT? That ... yes, of course. That. The legs are fine. Fine. Never been better. Oh, some tales to tell. Some war wounds. A scar or two. Didn't you read my blog?
EWB: *stands up* *backs away* No. No I didnt. I'm going to go now. Was a pleasure as always Mikey ...
M: *smiles* Sleep well m'dear. Busy day tomorrow. We have to redefine IT or something!
EWB: Yeah. Ha ha. Good night.
M: Good night.
M: *is alone*
M: *whsipers quietly* Good night my love.
M: *stares at bar* *stares for a long time*
M: *cheerily* *loudly* Barman! A large one for the road if you please. And one for yourself if you would be so kind ...
Barman: *quietly leans over from out of frame* You don't need her Mr. D. This is what you need ... *pours a large brandy*
M: Why thank you Sir! *knocks drink back* I must apologise, I've forgotten your name.
B: Yes, that happens. You know my name. Here, have another ...
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