PIECES OF ME - JULY 2020 57 .
What ?
MARY
He points to her wrists .
MARY ( CONT ' D ) I was always a cutter . Just my way of dealing with stress I guess .
( an emotional beat ) But , one day I came home from work , a little too early , and found the love of my life in bed with his assistant , and well I guess I cut a little too deep .
ELI I ’ m so sorry .
MARY Me too . A divorce would have been more lucrative .
She giggles and her dimples make an appearance . She really is adorable .
ELI Well , at least you can hide your scars .
She lovingly caresses his face .
MARY It ’ ll take some time , but you will get used to your appearance . The town will too . You attempted suicide , but you ’ ll succeed at living . If anyone understands what you ’ re going through , it ’ s us .
ELI My wife was sick and she asked me to pull the plug .
A wave of concern sweeps Mary ’ s face .
Did you ?
MARY
ELI She was in so much pain .
He weeps .