Hey Kid...

[AA4A] Hey Kid… [Hearing your parents arguing] [Explaining Divorce to you] [Emotional] [I know you don’t understand but believe us] [collab w/ rae_chul]

Synopsis: You’ve been asked by your father/mother to have a serious talk. After months of sitting in your bedroom at night hearing yelling, your mom/dad decides to bring up what’s been happening in the house.

Note: This script contains 2 scenes, the first is an argument between the listeners’ parents. The second is the sit-down scene explaining the divorce. During the argument, try to build tension as much as possible then letting it all go when you get your significant moment (the long paragraph)

1 = First speaker

2 = Second Speaker

1st Scene:

[start]

1 or 2: [speaking to the listener] How’s it going, kid? Good? That’s nice to hear. Are you going to be staying up late again? You know I don’t like it very much… [sigh] but you've grown old enough already, I can’t really control you anymore [chuckle] stay safe munchkin. [forehead kiss]

SFX: door closes then footsteps heard

1:
hey hon, have a good day?

2:
I’m okay...

1:
Anything special happen?

2:
not really…

1:
okay… you ready for our date tomorrow?

2:
[subtle groan]

1:
What? Do you not want to go?

2:
[silence]

1:
Answer me… do you you want go on this date?

2:
[harsh tone] yes...

1:
Really? Cause it sounds like you think otherwise.

2:
I do! Okay? Can we just go to bed?

1:
Sorry… but I think we need to talk about this.

2:
Talk about what? I said I’m going.

1:
The way you’re talking to me. I’ve noticed that you’ve been speaking this way to me for a while now. And I’m not sure I like it.

2:
What are you talking about?

1:
What you’re doing right now!

2:
[act as if you don’t really mean it] okay, I’m sorry… Can we go to bed?

1:
I don’t think so. I feel like I’ve been becoming a lower and lower priority in your life. You’ve been acting differently and talking to me in this stupid passive-aggressive tone.

2:
Again…? I have other things to do in my life! Trying not to lose my job, trying to keep ourselves financially stable, trying to keep our family afloat, trying to keep myself sane all while, trying to raise OUR child.

1:
Do you think I’m not trying to do the same thing? But at least I don’t act like a complete asshole to my significant other!

2:
Is that what you’re calling me?

1:
Actually... Yes! You know how long I’ve had to hold my temper because you were apparently too fucking “busy” to deal with being a decent human being to one of the most important people in your life.

2:
[scoff] trying to do the same thing? You’re a fucking music teacher… Do you really think that’s on the same level?

1:
What are you trying to say? Because you make more money than me, that’s an excuse for treating me like shit?

2:
Not because I make more money, but because I work harder than you.

1:
You don’t know shit about how hard I work.

2:
You sit on your lazy ass teaching kids how to blow into a piece of plastic and tell them that it sounds good. And I? I spend fucking 12 hours a day working my hard ass off every fucking day dealing with all the bullshit you couldn’t even imagine. Do you know how hard it is? How stressful it is to do what I do? Have you ever been on-call? Do you know what it feels like to be ready to work at anytime time during the day since you have people’s fucking lives on your hands?

But I’m sorry that a toddler broke your fucking recorder, I’m sorry that your student couldn’t blow into a flute correctly or couldn’t remember what a fucking pitch was. Cause that’s so much harder. So forgive me when I don’t feel like I’m on cloud fucking 9 all the time!

1:
I’m sorry but who’s taking care of our child most of the time? I’m sorry but who’s the one that’s trying to make your life as easy as possible? Do you know how hard I’m trying? Cause apparently it isn’t enough for you! Nothing is! Do you want us to work harder to make our lives happen?

No matter how hard you work it doesn't justify not wanting to spend time with me! Why am I apparently no longer significant in your life cause you work harder than me? You make more money than me? You’re the one that does more chores? I don’t think any of those are fucking worth justifying the way you’re acting and I’m pretty sure your husband/wife would be somewhat fucking noteworthy.

[pause]

2:
[soft-spoken]
I do want to spend time with you…

1:
So what’s with this fucking attitude. Babe if you don’t want to do something, say something about it! Am I no longer important to you?! You assume everything to go your way because you’ve “earned it.” and I’m fucking sick of it. For once, communicate! Talk to me...

I always want the best for you, you know that. I know you’re not happy

And It seems that...

maybe we would be better off alone...

[silence]

SFX: footsteps fading away

[end]

2nd Scene (solo), can be done by the first or second speaker:

[start]

SFX: knocking on a door

Hey, munchkin…

Can I talk to you for a bit? It’s important.

I promise you this isn’t going to be like that talk with the birds and the bees.

[chuckle lightly then stop]

[serious tone]

As you probably know, stuff has been going in the house and I thought I owed you an explanation.

There’s going to some changes…

You know what I lied... it’s going to be somewhat like the birds and the bees.

Remember when a mom and dad fall in love?

Mmmhmm, and they… yeah, you’re old enough to know.

Then you’re born! Or any baby is born. And then the mom and dad are responsible for raising you.

[pause]

[clear throat]

I know you won’t fully understand this right now…

But when you get a significant other... you’ll realize, Well… sometimes stuff can get in the way

Sometimes a mistake, a misunderstanding, something that someone said or does can… makes things… complicated.

Especially when a child is involved.

And sometimes a mom and dad have to deal with some of this stuff, it’s expected.

No relationship, married or not is not going to have problems.

It’s the reality of being in love.

Most of the time, things work out…

They settle their differences and remember why they love each other. And the couple figures things out.

But sometimes…

They can’t…

And when they can’t… they eventually separate.

And the reasons why aren’t always clear.

That’s what me and mom/dad are going through right now.

And we’ve decided to separate. A divorce

[sigh and pause]

Things are going to be different.

You aren’t going to be seeing me every day soon.

I’ll be moving out… but you’ll still be able to see me occasionally.

But know that we both still love you.

We still care about you and know that none of this is your fault.

I know you’re a little confused but trust me…

It’ll all make sense when you find someone.

Stay safe munchkin

[end]