A Story

This is a factual scene that I witnessed this morning. Names have been changed.

This scene occurs in the basement of a library. I am checking my email. A haggard-looking male student, Jim, is intently doing research at his computer beside me.

A female student, Erica, enters the scene. She is casually dressed in jeans and a red sweater. She eagerly approaches Jim.

Erica: Hi.

Jim (without looking up): Hi.

Erica: So...guess what?

Jim: (no response, still looking at the computer)

Erica: (she leans in and whispers) I did something crazy last night.

Jim: (still working away) Oh.

Erica: Ya...so, I got married last night.

Erica shoves her ring in Jim's face. Jim does not notice. He is typing and looking at the computer screen.

Jim: Oh.

Jim's expression has not changed, nor has he looked up.

Erica: I just knew I had to get Katie out of the way. It had to be done.

Still no response from Jim. He is still anxiously researching.

Erica looks at Jim for a moment. Another moment passes. Still no response.

Erica: Well.

Erica pauses another moment.

Erica: I'm going to to sit down and study.

Jim: Okay.

Erica walks away. Jim continues to research. His expression does not change. I am fascinated by this whole interaction, so I decide to blog about it.

End of scene.