(Family) Reunion
May 24th, 2020
Starring: Tara and Martina (Female, late 20’s/early 30’s)
A high school gymnasium. It’s been outfitted to become the reception for a high school reunion, with mini standing tables, little snacks. Tara and Martina stand at one, holding their drinks:
TARA
This is all so funny. I feel old.
MARTINA
We are old! Ten years—
TARA
Ten freaking years…
…
MARTINA
Soo
I’m getting married.
TARA
Oh wow, congrats!
MARTINA
Thanks, I’m pumped.
TARA
Someone I know…?
MARTINA
Your cousin.
…
TARA
Oh wow.
When did y’all meet?
MARTINA
On an app.
TARA
He’s like six years younger tha—
MARTINA
Yep. But it’s love.
…
Can I have your blessing?
TARA
Why would you need my blessing?
MARTINA
Well you’re a family member.
TARA
But I’m not like the family member to ask—
MARTINA
I’m asking everyone. I’m starting with the extended family.
TARA
I don’t know if that’s crazy or super thorough.
MARTINA
Maybe it’s crazy thorough.
…
TARA
Does he know we played field hockey together?
MARTINA
I think so.
That doesn’t mean you’re going to object right?
TARA
...no.
I was just wondering if he knew.
We don’t hang with that side of the family too much.
MARTINA
Really? Why?
TARA
It’s a complicated thing.
MARTINA
Well I should probably know, right?
I’m going to be family.
TARA
Well maybe you should wait until you’re family.
…
I don’t mean to be mean.
It’s not your fault.
Just
Small world.
MARTINA
Tiny.
...
So do I have your blessing?
TARA
Yeah. Of course.
Martina takes a paper notecard from her pocket. She checks off a name.
MARTINA
So anyways, what’s new with you?