Act I

Scene 3

-The apartment, where Nina and Paul console Michelle-

Michelle: I hate this world and I know it hates me back. I don't know what to do now, I can't see past this dull, grey landscape anymore. Something's missing from my heart and I don't know what it is, where to find it again.

Paul: This world hates us all equally, not just you. All you've gotta do is smile back, it'll be hard at first but I know you, you're strong. Stronger than the rest of us.

Nina: I'm glad ya finally decided to tell us whut's wrong. I hate see'n ya all miserable and cooped up in ya bedroom like dat.

Michelle: Tell me the truth, am I really an ice-queen?

Paul: A what?

Michelle: He said I was like a robot, incapable of showing emotions. I know some times I don't feel like talking but I like to keep my secrets, you know? It's nice to keep some things to yourself.

Paul: I know what you mean, some secrets just aren't meant to be told.

Nina: C'mon girl ya know yer not a robot! Sure ya can be a little blunt at tiames but we're all like that. Some people juzz aren't as good as others at 'xpressen themselves.

Paul: Aren't we all robots anyway? We go through life, from point A to B mindlessly following orders. That's just what life is, it's a part of everyone. There's some things people just have to keep to themselves cause they're afraid of hurting others. There's nothing wrong with that. You're a great girl Michelle, I mean you're gorgeous! You can get tons of guys better than him.

Nina: He's write honay.

Michelle: I hate this. I hate the way I'm feeling.How am I gonna pay the rent now? Where could I possibly get a job.

Paul: Have you taken a look in the mirror lately, any red-blooded male would snatch you up like that.

Michelle: Really? Not all of them, none that count anyway. There's always that one who gets away.

Paul: I'm sorry, I gotta go. I have a business dinner to get to at The Rose Bud. Take it easy Michelle ok? Are we still on for tommorrow night?

Nina: You 'betcha honay, weh gonna paint this city red!

Paul: K, see you guys tommorrow then.

Exit Paul

Nina: Why do I get da feel'n that whut ya can't find is right unda ya nose?

Michelle: You can't have everything you want. I guess not every dream comes true huh?

Nina: I dunna why ya get so upset ovah men, 'cept Paul they all a bunch o' scumbags. Damn girl, ya picked the only non-scumbag on dis planet 'n he doesn' even notice.

Michelle: Why would he?