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Melissa Lines- Scene 1 Flashcards

1
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I never thought it was odd when I was made to play the flute. It used to be such an innocent task, and now, it’s tiresome.

A

No, Beth. Not forte piano, just piano. Go again.

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flute playing

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No, nope. Beth, it’s PIANO. Not FORTE PIANO. What does piano mean?

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3
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Quiet.

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Huh? I didn’t hear.

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4
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Piano means quiet!

A

That’s right. Start again.

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quiet flute playing

A

(Sigh) Beth…it’s PIANO. Get it through your head! It’s not pianissimo, or pianississimo. It’s PIANO. You know what, let me show you.

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6
Q

That’s the same as how I was playing it!

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No! It was a much more controlled silence. All those diaphragm exercises put to work, and I don’t see you using your diaphragm at all.

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How could you see me using my diaphragm?-

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Don’t talk back! Start again.

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8
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Mom, I really don’t want to play again.

A

Oh well, start again.

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9
Q

I never see you practice your part in this duet!

A

Because I’ve already mastered…Listen, when you get to my level you’ll understand. Some thing just come easier.

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10
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That doesn’t mean you just don’t practice!

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Hey! Watch your tone… All I’m saying is if you don’t have your part down, how is my part going to matter.

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That’s what I’m saying! If I have to practice then why don’t you?

A

You don’t know if I practice or not in my freetime. Which I do.

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12
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Then play it mom. I want to hear you play the whole thing.

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Bethany Greene! You stop this backtalk and play that section. Don’t make me say it again.

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13
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Wait! I actually wanted to talk to you about something.

A

What is it now?

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14
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Um…I was thinking about having another party.

A

Like one of those drinking ones? Absolutely not!

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15
Q

Woah, no mom. For my birthday.

A

Birthday?

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16
Q

Yea, it’s coming up in a few days.

A

Oh…Oh yeah..

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17
Q

Mom? Hello?

A

Oh,oh yes I’m sorry.

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18
Q

So, are you done thinking?

A

I never even said yes.

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19
Q

Well, normally when I ask for something you always say “Let me think about it.” so, I gave you a chance to think!

A

I…I don’t know.

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20
Q

Mooooom! I’m turning 16!

A

Only if you play a few pieces there.

21
Q

Are you serious? I refuse to play this metal pipe on my birthday, that is so lame!

A

Do NOT refer to that 5,000 dollar piece of nickel and silver as lame.

22
Q

Mom, do you really think Mark is going to like me if I play the flute at MY birthday party?

A

Mark?

23
Q

Yes, Mark.

A

Oh no.

24
Q

I know right! Such a cute name!

A

Oh, no no no.

25
Q

What?

A

You’re not getting caught up in boys at 16!

26
Q

I’m not! It’s just one boy I kinda like. We’re going steady!

A

Going steady?

27
Q

Yeah, I think it means dating.

A

Oh for heaven’s sake. So, he takes you to the ritz or something?

28
Q

No, he said he’ll take me to Mickeydee’s First. I’ve never been, but I bet you it’s five star!

A

Mickeydee’s…Isn’t that McDonalds?

29
Q

NO! He said he would never be caught dead there.

A

Oh gosh, let’s just stop.

30
Q

Okay, well, I’m not playing my flute there.

A

We’ll discuss this later. Now, let’s start back at measure-

31
Q

phone rings

A

Oh, hold on. Let me get that. Dr. Sprain?…Who is this?… Mark? Oh Lord.

32
Q

Beth le snatches the phone

A

Hey! Be careful with that!-

33
Q

Sorry mom! Had fun practicing, love you, bye! Hey Mark! Sorry about my mom.

A

She sees a handsome boy, I see a distraction.

34
Q

bring bring yo telephoneee

A

What now? Oh no…Hello? Doctor? I’m doing great! Good to hear from you…Yup, Beth is doing good as well. I swear, that girl is a prodigy in the making, but she can be so hard headed sometimes…Yeah, bots and all that. As a matter of fact one called her today, someone named Mark…I know, right, I’ve got an eye on them. I assume I know why you’re calling? The results, yes! How are they? No, that can’t be. It wasn’t even that bad! Is there any way to stop it? A pill? What the hell is a pill going to do?? There’s no way that’s the best you can do.

35
Q

Mark, I’ll call you back. Mom? What’s wrong?

A

It’s just a bad day, hun.

36
Q

Was that Dr. Sprain?

A

Oh…Um…Yes, yes it was.

37
Q

Did he finally get his results?

A

…Yeah. He did.

38
Q

Mom, what is it?

A

He has RPD

39
Q

RPD? What’s that?

A

Rapidly Progressing Dimentia.

40
Q

No, that’s impossible.

A

Beth..It isn’t

41
Q

How long?

A

6-

42
Q

6 years? That’s fine! We can do everything in six years! I’ll just pick up my studies so I can graduate early and then we can go to the UK just like he wanted! That was his dream! It’s okay! We can get through this, mom, think of it positively!

A

Beth-

43
Q

Mom, it’s fine, really!

A

Honey…

44
Q

No no no, mom, it’s going to be okay!-

A

BETHANY! You never let me finish! I was going to say 6 months.

45
Q

No! That’s not true!

A

Beth! Listen!

46
Q

No mom, you listen. It’s not true, don’t listen to him!

A

Bethany, what are you talking about, we have to listen to him!

47
Q

Well I don’t want to! If he dies in six months, he won’t be able to walk me down the aisle, see me graduate college. If he dies in six months, he won’t even get to see me grown up, mom he’;s not serious, he wouldn’t just leave us like that!

A

I know honey! I’m sad too, but all we can do is support him.

48
Q

…I think I need to sleep anyway…Alright, goodnight Mark.

A

It’s okay…It’s going to be alright…It’s going to be okay. Nothing is wrong with you. You’re just stressed…That’s all. Right?

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