Scene Detail
"I need you near me in the dark. So I can feel safe again."
| From: The Surface of the World |
| Gender |
Age |
Character Name |
| Male |
20's |
NICHOLAS DRAPER |
Setup:
Nicholas is speaking to his lover Seth. The two of them have known one another almost all their lives and have been together romantically since high school. When Nicholas’ mother died several years ago, Seth helped Nicholas through a rough time. Seth has since joined the Marines, and the two years of long-distance separation and secrecy have put a strain on their relationship. Now Nicholas’ father has died. Seth has returned to help again, but also has shared the news he is thinking of re-enlisting. Nicholas and Seth have fought, but as night draws in, Nicholas reaches out again.
(This monologue is set to be published by Smith and Kraus Publishers, Inc. in a collection of monologues for men in their 20s as part of their "Audition Arsenal - 101 Monologues By Type, 2 Minutes and Under" series in Spring 2005. More details on the publication as I receive them. Smith and Kraus can currently be found at www.smithkraus.com, with a new website www.smithandkraus.com to be unveiled in the near future)
(The full scene which includes this monologue is also available for viewing - the quote link is "Mom's been gone a while -- there was never anyone else for him. That's a long time to be alone -- walking the stairs at night.")
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Monologuecopyright 1999 by Matthew A. Everett
(Version of the monologue set for publication by Smith and Kraus in Spring 2005 is below...)
NICHOLAS
I just wanted you to know -- last night, with you here -- that's the first decent night's sleep I've had in a long time, too. Definitely since my dad --
(he can’t say the word “died”)
He was just old, Seth. We all get old, eventually. I think he was just tired. My mom's been gone a while -- there was never anyone else for him. That's a long time to be alone -- walking the stairs at night.
(pause)
Ever since the morning I -- found him -- I haven't been able to sleep, not clear through the night. I always wake up -- in the dark. And I lay there, wondering if that's what it was like for him. Waking suddenly for no reason, and realizing "This is it."
But you know, at least he had something to look forward to. Either it was all over finally, or my mom would be there waiting. But I wake up --
I can't do this alone. I'm not strong enough.
I need you near me in the dark. So I can feel safe again.
(Version taken directly from the text of the playscript is below...)
NICHOLAS
I just wanted you to know -- last night -- that's the first decent night's sleep I've had in a long time, too. Definitely since Dad --
He was just old, Seth. We all get old, eventually. I think he was just tired. Mom's been gone a while -- there was never anyone else for him. That's a long time to be alone -- walking the stairs at night.
(pause)
Ever since the morning I -- found him -- I haven't been able to sleep, not clear through the night.
I always wake up -- in the dark. And I lay there, wondering if that's what it was like for him. Waking suddenly for no reason, and realizing "This is it."
But you know, at least he had something to look forward to. Either it was all over finally, or Mom was there waiting. But I wake up --
I can't do this alone. I'm not strong enough.
I need you near me in the dark. So I can feel safe again.
copyright 1999 by Matthew A. Everett
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