Swimshare

Question 1

Sounded like the gate.
Who the—

Answer 1

Oh! This is just as lovely as the picture—

Question 2

I’m sorry. Who are you?

Answer 2

We’re the Whites. We’ve rented the pool. This is our time.

Question 3

How did you get in the gate?

Answer 3

They sent us the code.

Question 4

Who?

Answer 4

SwimShare.

Question 5

Swim . . . What . . .?

Answer 5

The pool share app. We’ve reserved this pool for the next three hours.

Question 6

There must be a mistake.

Answer 6

Has there been a double booking? Oh, dear. Leo, show him our reservation.

Question 7

I . . . I don’t understand. What is SwimShare?

Answer 7

It’s like Airbnb. But for pools. Didn’t you book through the app?//Well, obviously there’s been a mix up. We’ll sort it out with the company later. We don’t mind sharing. It’s quite a big pool.

Question 8

No, she means it’s our pool. We own it. We live here.

Answer 8

Oh. Nice to meet you. Usually the residents aren’t—

Question 9

We didn’t list our pool on any app.

Answer 9

Oh? Well, you must have. Because there it is. See the picture? Show them the picture, Leo.

Question 10

Yes. That’s our pool. But we never listed it.

Answer 10

You must have forgotten.//No harm done. We don’t mind sharing. Might be fun. All friends together! (She settles down in the lounge) Come sit here, Leo. We’ll get a bit of sun before we take a dip. I’m Vicki. This is Leo. And you are?

Question 11

Uh . . . Anna. This is Nelson.

Answer 11

Anna and Nelson. Such cuties. Are you married? Don’t they make a cute couple, Leo? This is a
comfortable lounge, isn’t it, Leo? I’ve always wanted one like this. (To Anna.) Since you’re up, dear, could I trouble you to get me a drink? Just water would be fine. Such a warm day. I meant to bring my own. But you know how it is. Always forget to pack something.

Question 12

Well, I—

Answer 12

Leo, would you like something to drink? Some water? (Noticing the drink on the side table.) Oh,
look at this lovely concoction. What is it?

Question 13

A Mai Tai.

Answer 13

I don’t think I’ve ever had a Mai Tai. What’s in it?

Question 14

Well, they’re here. What’s the harm?

Answer 14

Would you like to try a Mai Tai, Leo?

Question 15

They have to go!

Answer 15

You can have a taste of mine. Hannah, I’d love a Mai Tai. So kind of you.

Question 16

It’s Anna. No H.

Answer 16

This is such a lovely property. Do you take care of it yourself? (Indicating the clippers in Nelson’s hand.) You’ve been gardening.

Question 17

I like to putter.

Answer 17

You like to putter, too, don’t you, Leo? Of course, we have a gardener. Japanese. Naturals at
gardening. A gift.

Question 18

I’m sorry, but you . . . You really have to go. We’ll refund your money. How much … we can
Venmo—

Answer 18

It took so long to get here! Pwetty pweese. Such a lovely pool. It’s so hot today. Just three hours?

Question 19

I suppose since you came all this way.

Answer 19

Oh! Such a sweetheart! Isn’t he, Leo? . . . I do enjoy a garden. What’s that tree? The one with the fruit.

Question 20

A mango.

Answer 20

Oh! Could I try one?

Question 21

I haven’t harvested any.

Answer 21

They look ripe to me. Could you pick just one teeny weeny one for me? I’ve heard so much
about mangos…Such a nice couple. So . . . civilized.

Question 22

Where’s Nelson?

Answer 22

He’s getting me a mango. (Beat.) Have you lived here long?

Question 23

All my life. I grew up in this house.

Answer 23

Really! Imagine that! It’s so lovely.

Question 24

My family has owned this land for generations.

Answer 24

We live north of here. Villa Diritto? Do you know it? Leo and I have been there for a few years now. Haven’t we, Leo? But, it’s changing. If you catch my
drift.

Question 25

Changing?

Answer 25

I’m sure I don’t need to spell it out.

Question 26

Actually, I don’t—

Answer 26

Oh, how lovely!

Question 27

I’ll get one.

Answer 27

This is just paradise. I could stay here forever.

Question 28

Well, enjoy your . . . I still don’t know how this happened.

Answer 28

Just a computer glitch. Sometimes I miss simpler times.

Question 29

I’ll get back to my gardening, now.

Answer 29

You must be hot. Poor baby. Why don’t you take off your shirt? I don’t mind.

Question 30

I’m fine.

Answer 30

Don’t be shy! He shouldn’t be shy, should he, Leo?

Question 31

Really. I’m fine.

Answer 31

Oh, come now. Don’t be silly…There, isn’t that better?

Question 32

What’s going on?!

Answer 32

Ah, lovely! Mango!…An unusual taste. Sweet but not. I suppose I’ll get used to it.

Question 33

Why do you need to get used to it?

Answer 33

What do you think, Leo?.. We could sell these. Put in a few more trees? I prefer a nice strawberry, of course. Strawberries and cream. Nothing like it. I don’t suppose they’d grow well around here. (Beat.) Where was that other pool, Leo? The one we saw on the way? That looked awfully nice, too. Bella and Frank are looking for a nice pool.

Question 34

Are you going to go for a dip? The water should be perfect.

Answer 34

All in good time, dear. What’s the rush? Nowhere to be…That’s the one. Bella will love it. Text her the link. We’d practically be neighbors! So much easier than the old days. (Beat.) Oh, my neck is killing me. Lugging all that stuff.
Darling, would you be a lamb and give it a rub?

Question 35

Oh, but I . . . No. I wouldn’t—

Answer 35

Oh, pwease. Just a wittle massage. You have such delicate hands…The shoulders, too, Hon. (Beat.) Paradise. (Beat.) Oh, that’s the spot!…Oh, don’t stop! That feels wonderful!

Question 36

I’ll be right back. I just want to clear away some of these things.

Answer 36

Isn’t this just paradise? It’s where we’re meant to be, don’t you agree, Leo?…..My neck, dear.