Short Scipt: Warning, topic of suicide

[Opening Scene: Two girls sat at the bar with drinks in front of them. The music in the bar is somber. The clock had stopped at 12:30 am. Voices faded as they spoke to one another.]

Sara: Have you ever wanted to commit suicide? [Hands are clasped around the drink, but does not take a sip.]

Serena: [surprised] Doesn’t everybody? I have maybe once or twice. But, I don’t think I can ever go through with it.

Sara: I think about it every day…

Serena: Why? You know that I love you. And so do our other friends. [Takes a sip of drink]

Sara: [serious] Would you even miss me when I am gone?

Serena: Is the sky blue? [laugh] Of course I would miss you. You are my best friend and someone I love more than anything. Time could stop and I will still miss you everyday. Your family would miss you. Our friends would miss you. And you know that if you did, I would find a way to bring you back. 

Sara: I'm sure overtime you would actually forget about me. Everyone has to move on eventually. Time is always fleeting. 

Serena: Time is fleeting but, the pain would last forever. I would never forget. I promise I would never forget. But, why the serious conversation about suicide? Do you know how hurt and destroyed I would be if you ever did? It’s selfish. And cruel to those that actually do love and care about you.

Sara: It might be selfish, but at least I would finally be free. Free to be away from here. Free from this hellish life I never asked for. 

Serena: No one asked to be brought here. We all have our own problems Sara. We just have to figure out how to get through. How to push through. And who we can rely on to help us get through it. You know you could always talk to me right? I am always here for you. Always. [smile]

Sara: I know Serena. But, I don’t think I can do it anymore. Everything just hurts and I feel numb to anything. I am not happy anymore. I don’t even like doing the things I used to do. Everything just sucks!

Serena: Hey! I know everything can suck right now. But there can be a silver lining. I will help you push through. No matter what. I will always help you push through. Always and forever. [smile] I have to go now. Want to meet up again tomorrow?

Sara: If there is really a tomorrow…

Serena: Come on now. I will see you tomorrow. Same time and place. I love you. [get up to leave]

[Serena gets up to leave, grabbing her purse. She looks back to see an empty chair beside her. Two glasses sat next to each other. One empty the other full. The clock starts ticking again, time moving forward. She exits as tears start to roll down her cheeks. The chatter and laughter resuming around her. The clock now reads 12:31 am.   End Scene]