A friend of mine wrote this on a dare from me and I really enjoyed it. Since she doesn't have an account she asked me to post it for her. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. (Act II will be posted very soon) Please R&R.

This was all done for the fun of it. Neither my friend or I own Sweeney Todd... no matter how much we wish that we did.

Life is for the Alive

Act I

Scene opens: We see Sweeney Todd standing near the window looking out at the fog and streets of London. His face still looks very angry (even after he's killed the judge). Then Mrs. Lovett walks in with a tray in her hands.

Lovett: Brought you some breakfast dear. (sets tray down on chair) Mr. T, can I ask you a question?

Todd: What?

Lovett: What did your Lucy look like…? Can't hardly remember can you?

Todd: She had yellow hair.

Lovett: (walks over to Todd and stands next to him) You got to lay this all behind you now, she's gone. Life is for the alive, my dear. We could have a life us two, maybe not like I dreamed, maybe not like you remember, but we could get by.

Todd: (actually thinking about it; he turns to Lovett)

(They stare into each other's eyes and share a long pause. Todd then looks at a picture of Lucy. His eyes become cold; he could feel his heart pumping blood. His whole body becomes stiff.)

Lovett: (notices him staring at the picture) You know it's not good to keep all this love inside your heart and have nobody to give it to. You think she would like to see you suffering like this?

Todd: (doesn't answer and looks back out the window)

Lovett: Shouldn't you give me a chance, love?

Todd: (still doesn't answer)

Lovett: *sighs* (heads for the door)

Todd: (sees her) Wait.

Lovett: (pauses and turns around)

Todd: (turns around) You're right, I can't keep this love all bundled up inside me forever. *sighs* I'll give you a chance.

Lovett: (completely stunned and smiles) Oh Mr. Todd! This is the best news of my life! Thank you! You won't regret it, I promise you! I'll be the perfect wife! (kisses his cheek then runs down the stairs)
Todd: (watches her leave and then picks up the picture of Lucy) I'm sorry my darling, I had to do it or else she'll keep bugging me about it until I die. Suppose she is right, what if you wanted me to move on with my life? Getting married or not, doesn't matter, you'll always be my first and only love (eyes get watery)…. Always. (kisses picture)

Fade to Black

Scene opens three months later: We see Mrs. Lovett and Toby at the church where Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd will wed. Mrs. Lovett is wearing a beautiful/gorgeous white dress while Toby is in a dashing all black suit. The church is not like any old church, it is very breath taking. The roof is made of glass, the walls are made of marble, and it's so nicely decorated. Everything is perfect, except for one thing…. Where is the groom?

Lovett: What if something terrible happened to him?

Toby: Maybe this is a sign of fate that you're not meant to marry him.

Lovett: Oh, don't be silly Toby. This is the man of my dreams.

Toby: I just don't think this is such a good idea; he seems like a bad man. The way he used to look out the window all day, with nothing but hate in his eyes and revenge running around in his mind.

Lovett: (sits Toby down on the church's bench and puts hands on his shoulders) Tobias, listen once I say "I do" and become Mrs. Todd our family will become one. (smiles) haven't you always wanted a family?

Priest: I'm sorry to interrupt this beautiful moment Madame, but I have another wedding after this one. So if your fiancé is not here in ten minutes then I'm afraid I'm going to start the other one first.

Lovett: *sighs* Alright father. I'll go home and check to see if he's there; no worries. (to Toby) I'll be right back son, stay here. (Toby nods and Mrs. Lovett walks out of the church)

Fade to Black