WWoW Act 1 Scene 2 Flashcards
No! Wrong bell! It’s the door. (door opens)
Happy birthday! you didn’t think I’d miss your big 6 0 now. did you? and look at you… in sweats. oh honey, you’re much too young to have already given up on… well everything!
Johnnie Faye! I’ve been trying to reach you for weeks!
Well, here I am, big as life and twice as darling! And isn’t this just like old times - celebrating a birthday together like we always did when we were growing up. It’s just been too long since we’ve all seen each other.
Yeah, it’s so awful without you, it’s almost like having you here.
That is so sweet.
It’s just what I wanted.
What?!
And isn’t that what a precious, favorite sister-in-law is for? Now, I hope I’m not interfering with any big plans the two of you have made. The last thing I ever want to do is step on someone’s toes. I mean, I would just throw myself off a bridge if I thought I was intruding in any way, just throw myself off a bridge!
How sweet! You’d really do that for us?
Yes, I would. I absolutely would. Oh y’all, isn’t it great to be together again, just us girls? And who knows what kind of trouble we could get ourselves into? If we’re not careful, people might start calling us Wild Widow Women
Yes, but Freddy Logan turned out to be such an ass, he’s dead to me. So I’ll allow it.
Oh, right. I’d almost forgotten about Freddy. Oh, listen to me carrying on. Now where’s Aunt Hester? I brought her favorite champagne. Let’s get that party girl in here! A sip of bubbly will do her a world of good.
Actually, Hester’s beyond that. She’s taken a bad turn. That’s why I’ve been trying to find you. She could go at any time.
Oh. You mean… Oh my! bell rings
What’s that?
Aunt Hester. That’s how she lets us know she needs something. I’ll be right back.
No. let me. I… I want her to see me. She needs to know someone cares.
Doll, you’ve just turned sixty. You don’t have to worry about early-onset anything.
Oh, my. Hester looks terrible!
In her defense, people rarely look their best on their deathbed.
This is really it?? How will we ever get along without her?
Well, we don’t think it will be long now, so let’s just be brave.
I don’t know how I can. Thank goodness my darling McRae isn’t alive to see his sweet Aunt Hester making her way across the River Jordan.
SC … across the River Jordan.
Well, I’m here now. And Fanny, would it be too much of an imposition if I stay for a few days?
That will be fine. We can definitely use your help and Willa and I welcome your company.
And do you mind that I parked the RV out front?
Wait. You drove that monster here by yourself? From Florida?
Oh, it’s a long story. I – bell rings
I’m up.
No ma’am. You two just rest. I’m here now I’ll do all I can to ease dear Aunt Hester on her way to glory.
