On The Move

With Sally and Wilbert in bed, not facing each other.

Sally: Are you happy with yourself?

Wilbert: If you didn't want to be here, why even sleep here?

Sally: There was no other bed …they told me we are supposed to be together here.

Wilbert: You sound like you don't want to be with me.

Sally :To become one is a big step.... I only saw you from afar all my life.

Wilbert: Then why did we decide this? ...or to be slaves.

Sally : Don't you see this is no difference? We will be slaves until we become one and have a child...

Wilbert: You also don't want too?(pulls her close to hug her)

Sally : I think it's too early for me ...you just lost-

Wilbert kisses Sally deeply on the lips.

Sally stops him, stands up.

Wilbert: It's me, isn't it ...my rejection to -

Sally slides her hand to his cheek and says: No, it's not that at all.(takes a step back)

Wilbert: Damn it, Sally, I came here for you. I thought you'd want...a family with me. I wouldn't mind trying.