FLOWERS IN THE DESERT
PART 15
PART 15
(SARGE puts on his headphones an returns to his flowers)
SAM
So, I’ve done most of the talking. What’s your story?
JAMIE
I don't really have any to tell.
SAM
Everyone has a story.
JAMIE
I'm afraid there's nothing to tell.
SAM
What about why you're here?
JAMIE
What do you mean?
SAM
You're not really here for just a visit, are you?
JAMIE
How did you...
(SARGE is listening now)
SAM
I've been around, Jamie. I'm not stupid.
JAMIE
I guess not.
SAM
So come on. Spill it.
JAMIE
I don't really want to talk about it.
SAM
Oh, it must be good. Let me guess. You were caught shoplifting?
JAMIE
(Annoyed)
No, Sam. Nothing like that.
SAM
You had a bad hair day and your friends made fun of you.
JAMIE
Now, you're making fun of me.
SAM
I'm sorry. I won't say another word about it. I won't even ask a question again. About anything. Anything at all.
JAMIE
Fine. Do you want to hear my big secret?
SAM
(Desperate)
Please.
JAMIE
Yesterday, I packed up my bags, hopped on a bus, and left home for good.
SAM
You ran away, huh?
JAMIE
You sound disappointed.
SAM
I was hoping for something a little more exciting.
JAMIE
I couldn't stand living there anymore. It was bad enough when my perfect sister was around, but now my mom has a new guy living with us.
SAM
Wicked stepfather, huh?
JAMIE
Sort of. They're not married... yet.
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