FLOWERS IN THE DESERT
Part 22
Part 22
ACT II Scene 3
(JAMIE comes out)
JAMIE
Ma isn't back with Shelly yet, huh?
SARGE
Nope. But they should be here soon. The doctor gave the okay last night.
Why? What ya' need?
JAMIE
I had something I wanted to show everyone.
SARGE
What is it?
JAMIE
Maybe I should wait for everybody.
SARGE
I ain't nobody, you know.
JAMIE
Okay. I'll be right back.
(JAMIE disappears inside. SARGE smiles and waits. JAMIE is inside and calls out:)
JAMIE (CONT.)
Now close your eyes, Sarge.
SARGE
(Closing eyes)
Yes, ma'am.
JAMIE
Here we come.
(JAMIE comes out with PAULA who is done up beautifully in make-up, a new hairstyle, and a very nice dress. JAMIE guides her out. PAULA is embarrassed)
JAMIE (CONT.)
Okay, Sarge.
SARGE
(Sees PAULA. Is surprised)
Well, look at you.
PAULA
Is that good?
SARGE
You look wonderful, Paula. I almost didn't recognize you.
PAULA
Really?
SARGE
You're as pretty as any girl I've ever seen.
PAULA
(Blushing)
Thanks, Sarge.
JAMIE
See, Paula. You are pretty.
PAULA
I guess so.
JAMIE
We need a picture of this.
SARGE
You bet we do. I'll go get my camera.
(Goes inside)
PAULA
This is so wonderful. Thank you, Jamie.
JAMIE
It was no trouble at all. Now, I better go help Sam with breakfast.
PAULA
Sam's making breakfast? I thought she couldn't cook.
JAMIE
Oh, dear. This will be interesting.
(Exits inside)
(PAULA is embarrassed but happy. SARGE comes out with camera. TINA follows)
SARGE
Doesn't Paula look great?
TINA
(Laughs)
Yeah. Too bad it isn't Halloween yet.
SARGE
Tina!
PAULA
She's just jealous. Everybody else thinks I look great.
(Goes inside)
SARGE
Now, she's upset. Try to think before you speak, Tina.
(SARGE exits inside)
TINA
What did I do? Geez. Some people can't take a joke.
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