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( Long beat )
There ’ s no guidebook for this type of stuff . Even though I really wish there was . So , I like to imagine what my mom might say to me right now . She ’ d probably tell me that it would be okay . And that things would get better with time . She ’ s right . She was always right .
( Beat ) So , I guess what I want to say is .
( Married Alex takes a deep breath . Before he begins to speak again , two other spotlights shine on both sides of him . On one side , there ’ s Young Alex . And on the other , stands Alex .)
MARRIED ALEX Thank you for always seeing the best in me .
YOUNG ALEX Thank you for always being patient with me .
Thank you for always being there .
I love you , mom .
I love you , mom .
I love you , mom .
ALEX
MARRIED ALEX
YOUNG ALEX
ALEX
( They all put two fingertips to their lips in unison . Then they place it on their hearts . They all take one last deep breath . The spotlights fade on the exhale .)
The End .