Scene 18

David walks in through his front door dropping his laptop case beside the sofa and going over to a downstairs bedroom. A nurse steps out.

Angela:
Hello Mr Andrews.

David:
Good evening Angela.

David walks over to her.

David:
How has she been today?

Angela:
She has slept most of it but the new drugs seem to be working well.

David:
Good. The pain?

Angela:
Seems minimal, why?

David:
She didn’t sleep much last night, I wondered whether I had done something wrong.

The nurse gives him a smile.

Angela:
It’s the drugs Mr Andrews, they meddle with her sleeping pattern. She’s been as bright as a peach since she woke up. I will put her some dinner on and then head off.

David:
Thank you Angela.

David walks into the room and goes to sit by his wife’s bed.

David:
Evening Beautiful.

Abi:
 You flatter me.

She winces in pain as she sits up.


Abi:How was work?

David:
Same as usual. Mark’s upsetting everyone.

Abi:
I do love that boy. He makes me laugh. I just wish I will be alive to read his next one.

David:
I will tell him to get a move on with it tomorrow. He won’t be able to say no to you.

The nurse returns with a plate of food. She places it down on the table beside Abi and David.

Angela:
Do you have everything you need Mrs Andrews?

Abi:
Yes, thank you.

Abi violently coughs, David reaches over and sticks a tissue in her face, wiping her off.

Angela:
Are you okay Mr Andrews?

David gives a subtle nod.

David:
Thank you Angela

Angela:
I will see you in the morning.

The nurse leaves, David picks up the food and places it down gently on Abi’s lap.

David:
Do you need me or?

Abi:
I can handle it.

As Abi starts eating, David grabs his phone and starts going over some notes.

Abi:
That thing on the news you saw this morning. Was it a problem?

David sighs. A look of frustration coming over his face.

David:
I don’t know yet. It depends how it all ends.

Abi smiles.

Abi:
Stick the news on I could use the noise.

David flicks on the Tv. He shares a smile with his wife before gently holding her hand and rubbing it. Camera fades.

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