A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Fred arrives from one side, Cecilia from the other.
Cecilia – Fred? What are you doing here?
Fred – Well, you see, I… I’ve come back.
Cecilia – Come back?
Fred – I live in Paris now.
Cecilia – Great… I’m pleased to see you.
Fred – Me too… How are you?
Cecilia – I’m OK… Better.
Fred – I’m really sorry.
Cecilia – That’s life. But it’s hard…
Fred – I understand.
Cecilia – I imagine it’s hard for you too. He was your friend.
Fred – Yes.
Cecilia – And how are you doing?
Fred – I’m fine.
Cecilia – Are you going to stay in Paris for long?
Fred – I bought a house.
Cecilia – You managed to find a house in Paris?
Fred – I work in real estate, you know.
Cecilia – Oh yes, that’s true.
Fred – Parc Montsouris.
Cecilia – Parc Montsouris… That’s the South, isn’t it?
Fred – The South of Paris, yes. It’s the first time I’ve bought a house. Until now… I was more of a nomad.
Cecilia – And Max, have you seen him?
Fred – I’m leaving him right now. He gave me a hand with my move.
Cecilia – Friends are for that, aren’t they?
Fred – Yes… And do you still see them? I mean… since they got divorced.
Cecilia – Of course. Alice is a friend…
Fred – Oh yes, that’s right… I even think that without you…
Cecilia – What?
Fred – Nothing… So, you… you’re going to stay around here.
Cecilia – For now, yes. After that, we’ll see. I’m not quite sure where I stand.
Fred – I understand… So, will we see each other again?
Cecilia – Maybe. But I need to go now…
Fred – Of course. I need to go too.
Cecilia – See you soon, maybe…
They both prepare to leave in their separate directions. He calls her back.
Fred – Cecilia?
Cecilia – Yes?
Fred – If I had asked you to come with me to the United States that night, would you have come?
Cecilia – You didn’t ask me.
She smiles and leaves. He stands there for a moment before heading off himself.
Black.
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