Lonely Hearts

Cast:

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Man crawling on stage, as if he's looking for something. Moving hand back and forth trying to feel for whatever he is looking for.

Woman comes along... Looks at him strangely.

W: Is something wrong?

M: Yes. Yes there is.

W: Could I help you?

M: I don't think so.

W: What are you looking for? Contact lenses?

M: My heart.

W: Your heart?

M: Yes, that's right, my heart.

W: Well, when did you lose it?

M: A few years back.

W: Oh? Well, how come you're looking for it now?

M: Because I miss it now.

W: Oh, I see. Well, here, let me help.

(Both man and woman start looking around. Combing ground with their hands. After a few minutes of silence and searching, the woman speaks up.)

W: What makes you think you've lost it here?

M: Well, to be honest, I'm not sure... I know I didn't lose it here, but for some reason, I thought I'd find it at this spot. Don't know why, just some kind of intuition thing, I guess.

W: (as if intrigued by what he just said)Interesting...

M: So, what are you doing here?

W: To be honest? I don't really know.

M: Oh.

(More silent searching for a while)

M: So what do you do for a living?

W: To be honest? I don't really know.

M: What do you mean?

W: I mean, (get's up from kneeling and searching...) well, (put's hand in back pocket) I don't know what I mean. I guess I'm a little confused right now.

M: How so?

W: Well, I buried my past yesterday, and now, it seems as if all my memories are gone too.

M: Hmm... Looks like you need to start fresh, huh? (Man gets up, and looks woman in the eyes)

W: I guess... Maybe you do, too. (Moves a little closer to the man, staring intently in his eyes...)

M: Could be...

(Both of them get closer and closer. Grab each others hands, appearing as if they are going to kiss, then both stop)

M: Well, good-bye.

W: Yep, good-bye.

(Both walk away as if nothing at all had happened)