FANNING
THE FIRE
Offstage,
a ruckus of angry fans is heard. JERRY and CARUE enter, out of
breath. After a moment:
JERRY
Was that
really necessary?
CARUE
Yes.
JERRY
A lot of
jobs are on the line you know?
CARUE
I don't
care. I can't play this role anymore.
JERRY
I don't
like it, but it's a fact: boybands don't sell well that have openly
gay members.
CARUE
You think I
give a shit?
JERRY
You better
give a shit. We sell pop music.
CARUE
Maybe pop
music has to change.
JERRY
You really
think our music is going to change the world?
CARUE
We could
change the world.
JERRY
I love you.
Because you believe the world should be a better place than it is.
I'm realistic though.
JERRY
exits. CARUE is left behind. He hears JERRY's announcement.
JERRY
(OFFSTAGE)
I'm sorry
to announce that Carue has decided to leave In Fire. But we promise
you that we will keep making good music for as long as you will allow
us too.
CARUE
exits as the ruckus gets more loud and angry and sad.
Interior.
Morning. JONZE Is in a suit and finishing up his coffee.
JONZE
Carue?
CARUE
enters.
CARUE
Yes Jonze?
JONZE
I'm off to
work soon. Do you need a ride to your audition?
CARUE
No. I think
I'll walk.
JONZE
Are you
sure?
CARUE
Yeah. The
walk back will help calm my nerves when they tell me I didn't get it.
JONZE
Don't be so
negative. You're awesome. I knew that the moment I saw your first
music video with In Fire.
CARUE
Oh, I miss
those boys.
JONZE
Everyone
does.
JONZE
kisses CARUE.
JONZE
It was
years ago. Don't think too hard about it. I'll see you after work
okay.
CARUE
Okay.
JONZE
hugs CARUE and exits out the door. CARUE stands at the edge of the
door.
CARUE
Jonze. I
love you.
JONZE
(OFFSTAGE)
I love you
too.
CARUE
looks on and smiles for a moment. CARUE closes the door. CARUE starts
to clean up and starts to vocally warm up. A knock is heard on the
door. CARUE opens the door expecting JONZE.
CARUE
Did you
forget something?
But
instead....
JERRY
Hi.
CARUE
Jerry? What
are you...
JERRY
I was in
town, promoting my new album.
CARUE
You
shouldn't walk the streets alone. Where's your body guards?
JERRY
They're in
the limo. I'll be fine here. Right?
CARUE
Yeah of
course.
CARUE
invites JERRY in. An awkward moment until...
CARUE
How are
things...
JERRY
I'm sorry.
Pause.
CARUE
It might be
a little too late for that.
JERRY
I haven't
forgotten about you. Everyday since I left you, I have always thought
about you. Every song I sing on my record, is for you.
CARUE
I don't
care.
JERRY
I'm sorry
for what happened, and I wish I could say: I wish I didn't leave you,
- but I'm not. But I do miss you, and I will always love you.
Pause.
CARUE
Please go.
I can't...
Pause.
Hesitation.
JERRY
Okay.
JERRY
exits out the door. CARUE stands at the door, watching JERRY leave. A
limo is heard leaving. CARUE watches on.
END
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