(There is an empty table with an iPod on the center. Sitting at the table is Ricardo who is dressed in black mourning clothes. Enter his son, Enrique.)
Enrique
Dad, can we play now?
Ricardo
Not now son.
ENRIQUE
But Dad, you promised.
RICARDO
Yes, I know.
ENRIQUE
You really did! You promised that last week!
RICARDO
And that was before he died!
ENRIQUE
Dad, I'm sorry.
RICARDO
No, I should be sorry. I did not mean to scream. Go out side and I'll meet you.
(Enrique exits. Enter Maria in similar clothes to Ricardo.)
maria
They say the worst thing there is-
RICARDO
Is for a parent to bury their child. But we would know all about that now, wouldn't we?
MARIA
I think he knew.
RICARDO
About what?
MARIA
He engraved that iPod before he died. "I believe in you no matter where either of us maybe." I think we should send it to its proper owner.
RICARDO
You mean Sam? She has not been over here once since Philippe died and you want me to give a physical memory of Philippe to here?
MARIA
He was going to.
RICARDO
Going to? Well he never did and quite frankly I'd like to keep every last piece of my son that I can.
(Enrique enters.)
ENRIQUE
Daddy, are you ready?
RICARDO
Yes, I was just discussing matters with Mommy.
MARIA
Yeah, I was just about to go for a walk.
RICARDO
Where?
MARIA
Around. Just a walk to get my thoughts together.
ENRIQUE
Mommy, are you OK?
MARIA
Just fine, as Mommy has always been. Well bye.
(She takes the iPod.)
RICARDO
Why are you taking that? And what about the goon squad?
MARIA
Just something to remember Philippe by while I walk. As for the goon squad, I'll deal with them if they show their ugly faces.
(She exits through the front door of the home. End scene.)
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