Scene 15 - Charlie and Bonnie (3)

BONNIE: How could I be so stupid? (hands in arms, looks upset)

CHARLIE: (enters) Well, if isn't Bonnie. What are you doing here this late at night? (walks past) You should be tucked up in bed.

BONNIE: What does it look like? (lifts cigarette)

CHARLIE: I see. Calling it a night anyway. Goodnight.

BONNIE: (stare at bottle) Hey, what's that in your hand?

CHARLIE: Whisky... You look like you could do with a sip.
(Bonnie snatches whisky and takes big gulp) Hey, hey, hey, don't drink it all. I need this more than you.

BONNIE: I have reasons to drink, unlike you. You have a nice peaceful life.

CHARLIE: It's not always what it seems, young lady. Anyway you shouldn't be drinking for a girl your age.

BONNIE: (sighs) I'm sick of people telling me what I can and can't do. I'm 16. Basically an adult. I drink my Dad's alcohol alllll the time. Let's have another sip.

CHARLIE: (hesitantly) As long as you don't tell your mum.

BONNIE: (chuckles awkwardly) You don't have to worry about that.

(pause)

CHARLIE: (shrugs) You should enjoy life while you're young you know.

BONNIE: How could I possibly enjoy anything living here on Belvedere Road?

CHARLIE: As you get older, you have no idea what life can throw at you. (Bonnie nods) I'd love to leave this place.

BONNIE: Then why don't you?

CHARLIE: (looks back at house) I have a lot of attachment to this house. A lot of memories, happy times.

BONNIE: It's just a... house. How are you supposed to move on with your life clinging onto the past. I'm going to move far, far, away from this place. I have to leave.

CHARLIE: (is silent for a moment before looking back to the house) You have to?.

BONNIE: (turns to look at him) Yes. I have to. I don't belong here anymore.

CHARLIE: (pause) Well, good luck to you. I'll be off now. (begins to turn away, then turns back)

BONNIE: Goodnight.

CHARLIE: You're right though Bonnie... about... moving on from the past. I'll think about what you've said.

Charlie leaves. Bonnie sits and cries as BLACKOUT.