Act 1: Introduction to the Setting
Scene 1: The Elevator Frank Shephard (Colonel): (With a cane in hand) I guess you can see I’m not quite my old self. Sofia: Yes, it’s clear that you’ve been through a lot.
Colonel: (Pausing) You smell good, by the way.
Sofia: Thank you. It’s just… my own cologne.
Colonel: (Impressed) It’s expensive, and it smells like… it’s expensive.
Act 2: The Dinner Party
Scene 2: The Dinner Table Colonel: (Sipping wine) You ever had to lie to get what you wanted, Sofia?
Sofia: Lie? I’m not sure what you mean.
Colonel: (Smirking) Not even to save your own life?
Sofia: I suppose… yes, I have.
Colonel: (Setting down his glass) So, tell me about it.
Sofia: I… I didn’t want to die in that fire. So I… I said some things that I knew would make you save me.
Colonel: (Chuckles) You’re a good actress. You could have a future in that business.
Sofia: I prefer to keep it real, thank you.
Act 3: The Elevator Incident
Scene 3: The Elevator Colonel: (Pointing at a button) Why do you always take the elevator? The stairs are better.
Sofia: The stairs are… well, they’re a bit… difficult.
Colonel: (Impatiently) I know. They’re tough. But they’re better than the elevator.
Sofia: I understand. It’s just…
Colonel: (Cutting her off) It’s not just. It’s about facing your fears. And you need to face them head-on.
Act 4: The Revelation
Scene 4: The Living Room Colonel: (Sitting in a chair) I was in Vietnam. I lost my eyesight. You should have seen the jungle. It’s a jungle out there.
Sofia: I’m sorry. I had no idea.
Colonel: (Nods) But I made it through. And you can, too. You’re a strong woman. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.
Act 5: The End
Scene 5: The Elevator Colonel: (Smiling) You ready for the stairs?
Sofia: I think I am.
Colonel: (Proudly) Good. Now, let’s do this.
(They exit the elevator, and we fade to black as they start up the stairs together.)