Part 4

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Scene four

Modesty is sitting in a empty doctor's office there is no one around her except a homeless man sitting in the corner

Modesty

did the police find out?

Modesty (voice over)

they couldn't have it wasn't you

Modesty

it wasn't?

Modesty (voice over)

if you truly believe something that's not true is that considered a lie?

Modesty

well no i suppose not

Modesty (voice over)

exactly

Modesty

exactly what?

Modesty (voice over)

we are really good at lying

Modesty

i never lie

Modesty (voice over)

nope you never do

Homeless man

are you okay dear?

Modesty

yes i am perfectly fine.

Homeless man

oh i get it, you're on one of those fancy wireless gadgets

Modesty

What?

Homeless man

Oh, never mind

Modesty

Well okay. I wouldn't know who to call

Homeless man

well isn't that a shame

Modesty

why are you on the floor?

Homeless man

i don't have an appointment i'm just in here to get out of the cold for a little bit

Modesty

and you can't do that in a chair?

Homeless man

well yes i could but then they'd see me

Modesty

and?

Homeless man

have you had a hard life kid?

Modesty

well no not really, i mean no harder than anyone else's

Homeless man

neither have i

Modesty

so why not sit in the chair?

Homeless man

you see me on the floor yes?

Modesty

yes

Homeless man

and you see you on a chair right?

Modesty

right

Homeless man

and who would you say is more comfortable?

Modesty

well me of course

*the man moves over making a place on the floor*

Homeless man

come sit with me

Modesty

why would i do that?

Homeless man

well who says the floor is any less comfortable than a chair?

Modesty

well i don't know, why else would they have the chairs here?

Homeless man

you seem like a smart girl

Modesty

i am

Homeless man

so why is it a smart girl like you has never questioned why you sit on a chair? Just because it's there?

Modesty

well no...

Homeless man

my names eric

Modesty

why would i care for your name?

Eric

if you know my name you're more likely to remember me

Modesty

why would i want to remember you?

Eric

someone has to

*a nurse enters*

Nurse

modesty. We're ready for you now

*modesty stands to leave*

Eric

break the routine

*modesty exits*

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