It doesn't mean much; it doesn't mean anything at all. The life I've left behind me is a cold room. -- Sarah McLachlan, Sweet Surrender

If he ever figures it out, we’re done for.

Scene: A few days before Christmas. DYLAN is upstairs. MOMMY has retreated to the library to wrap presents. DADDY is in the family room.

DYLAN (oov)

Daddy? Where mommy is?

DADDY

I’m not sure, son. Are you ready to go up to bed?

DYLAN

Not yet, Daddy. I was just… I just went upstairs so you wouldn’t see me unwrap the lollypop.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.