A man (Jay) late 20’s pulls up outside a house in a mid 90’s car. He waits in the car for a little while and fiddles with his wedding ring. A woman (Claire) late 20’s sits at the table in the kitchen, on her laptop. Radio music is playing in the background. Jay gets out of the car and heads towards his front door. He opens the door and heads into the closet to put his coat away. The sound of energetic typing can be heard in the distance. Jay looks anxious. Claire types ‘be right back just going toilet’ gets up and heads out of the kitchen towards the toilet. Jay stands close to the closet door listening. The toilet door can be heard locking. Jay walks frantically into the kitchen and heads towards the table where the laptop is situated. A chat session is in progress with someone called Simon. The exchanges are of a tense, sometimes sexual nature. Suddenly the chain flushes. Jay stands still for a second than heads back out of the kitchen and stops in front of the bathroom door waiting. Claire opens the door and jumps back. Jay moves past her in order to wash his hands.
Claire: When did you get back?
Jay: Not long ago
Claire cringes and edges back into the kitchen. Jay stays in the bathroom drying his hands.
Jay: So what are we having for dinner?
Claire: I don’t know I thought we could just order a take out.
Jay: I thought you was going to cook that chicken that we had in the freezer.
Claire: Yes but I totally forgot and I am not really in the mood to cook tonight.
Claire signs off hurriedly, just as Jay walks in. Claire quickly closes the laptop lid. Jay walks towards the laptop and opens it. Claire looks anxious she watches on.
Claire: what are you doing?
Jay: Don’t worry ill show you in a minute, but where is the one place you have always wanted to go?
Claire: I don’t know
Claire: where?
Claire: Ehhhhhhh!!!
Claire: What in England?
Stops and looks at each other.
Jay: Yes I am taking us away this weekend
Claire: What bout your trip?
Jay: I cancelled it. I am just going to go and cook the chicken okay.
Claire: Wasn’t you going out?
Jay: Yes but I would rather have evening in with you.
Jay gets up and heads towards the freezer as Claire is left looking at the booking confirmation.
