SCENE OPENS on Harold (Stirling Cooper) and Martha Green (Alexis Fawx), who have just seen their friends Fred and Barbara off after having them over for dinner. As Harold and Martha chat with each other, talk turns to their daughter Cassie.
‘And how are you feeling? About Cassie’s big day, I mean? We didn’t have a chance to talk openly about it with Fred and Barbara at the dinner table. Do you think Cassie’s ready for the truth?’ Martha asks in a hushed tone.
‘I really don’t know,’ Harold responds.
‘I really don’t know,’ Harold responds.
‘What if she’s NOT ready…what if she reacts…BADLY?’
There is a moment of silence as they silently contemplate the question. Finally, Harold’s expression darkens, threat looming behind his eyes.
‘Well, in that case…we’ll just have to give her a little…TOUGH LOVE.’
