BETHANY CONFRONTS LYNETTE AT LARRY’S HOUSE — THE ARGUMENT EXPLODES
SCENE 1 — LARRY’S HOUSE — LIVING ROOM — AFTERNOON
The house is quiet.
Soft afternoon sunlight comes through the windows.
Bethany sits on the couch, looking calm on the outside, but there is tension in her expression.
Larry is nearby, checking something on his phone.
Soft afternoon sunlight comes through the windows.
Bethany sits on the couch, looking calm on the outside, but there is tension in her expression.
Larry is nearby, checking something on his phone.
Everything seems normal.
Then—
A knock comes from the front door.
Bethany looks up.
Then—
A knock comes from the front door.
Bethany looks up.
BETHANY
Who is that?
LARRY
I don’t know.
Bethany slowly stands.
Before Larry can reach the door, Bethany walks toward the window.
She looks outside.
Her expression instantly changes.
Before Larry can reach the door, Bethany walks toward the window.
She looks outside.
Her expression instantly changes.
Lynette is standing at the front door.
Bethany’s face becomes tense.
She looks back at Larry.
Bethany’s face becomes tense.
She looks back at Larry.
BETHANY
Why is Lynette here?
LARRY
Lynette?
BETHANY
Yes. Lynette.
LARRY
I didn’t know she was coming.
BETHANY
Then you better go find out why she’s here.
Larry takes a breath.
He walks toward the door.
Bethany follows behind him.
Larry opens the door.
He walks toward the door.
Bethany follows behind him.
Larry opens the door.
Lynette stands there.
She smiles slightly when she sees him.
She smiles slightly when she sees him.
LARRY
Lynette?
LYNETTE
Hey.
LARRY
What are you doing here?
LYNETTE
I came to see you.
Larry remains quiet.
Before he can respond, Bethany appears behind him.
Lynette sees Bethany.
Her expression changes.
Before he can respond, Bethany appears behind him.
Lynette sees Bethany.
Her expression changes.
BETHANY
You came to see Larry?
LYNETTE
Yes.
BETHANY
Why?
LYNETTE
Because I wanted to see him.
Bethany steps closer.
Larry immediately senses where this is going.
Larry immediately senses where this is going.
LARRY
Bethany—
BETHANY
Why is she coming to your house without telling you?
LARRY
I told you, I didn’t know she was coming.
BETHANY
So you just show up?
LYNETTE
I don’t see the problem.
BETHANY
You don’t see the problem?
LYNETTE
No. I came to talk to Larry.
BETHANY
And why exactly does she need to come here to talk to you?
LARRY
Bethany, it’s not like that.
LYNETTE
Exactly.
BETHANY
What did you just say?
LYNETTE
I said it’s not a big deal.
BETHANY
You came to my house looking for my husband and you’re telling me it’s not a big deal?
LYNETTE
I didn’t come here to disrespect you.
BETHANY
Then what did you come here for?
LYNETTE
I came because I wanted to see you.
BETHANY
See?
LARRY
Bethany, calm down.
BETHANY
No. You calm down.
Lynette looks uncomfortable.
Bethany steps closer.
The tension between the two women continues to grow.
Larry quickly steps between them.
Bethany steps closer.
The tension between the two women continues to grow.
Larry quickly steps between them.
LYNETTE
Why are you acting like I did something wrong?
BETHANY
Because you came here for him.
LYNETTE
And?
BETHANY
And you think that’s okay?
LARRY
Both of you, stop.
BETHANY
Ask her why she’s really here.
LYNETTE
I already told you.
LARRY
I understand.
BETHANY
You understand?
LARRY
I said I understand. I didn’t invite her here.
BETHANY
You need to leave.
LYNETTE
I’m not leaving because you told me to.
BETHANY
You really want to do this?
LYNETTE
I’m not scared of you.
Bethany suddenly moves toward Lynette.
It looks like she is about to hit her.
Larry quickly grabs Bethany and pulls her back.
Lynette becomes angry too.
It looks like she is about to hit her.
Larry quickly grabs Bethany and pulls her back.
Lynette becomes angry too.
LARRY
Bethany! Stop!
BETHANY
Let me go!