第3期:老朋友(1)

Amanda is walking past the cafe. Celia suddenly sees her and calls to her. Amanda? Is it you? Sorry? Do I know you?

Of course you do. It's me, Celia. We were at school together. Celia! How wonderful to see you again! Do you remember me now? Oh yes, but you do look different.

Older, perhaps? Well, yes. Well, I am older! So are you! Sit down and have a drink with me. Yes, why not? (She sits down at the table. ) What are you going to have? Coffee?

Oh, a coke, I think. (Calling) Waiter! (The waiter comes to the table. ) Good morning. What would you like? A coffee for me, please, and a coke for my friend.

Would you like a sandwich or anything? They're very good. No, no, thank you. Just the drinks. Right. (He goes off. )

Well, this is nice! When did we last meet? About fifteen years ago, was it? Twenty-five, Amanda. Twenty-five? No! It can't be! Do you sometimes see any of our old friends?

No, no, I don't. (The waiter brings the drinks and puts them on the table. ) Here you are, one coffee and one coke. (To him) Thank you. (To Celia) I say, do you remember Rod Hunk? All the girls liked him! What happened to him, do you think?

Oh, I don't know. I didn't like him much. But what about Rocky Rambo? You and he were together at one time, I think. Ah yes, but he left me years ago. Oh, I am sorry. No, no, I was happy when he left.

I was tired of him, you know. It's always much better to find a new boyfriend! Much more exciting! Perhaps you're right. And what about Romeo Valentine? You went out with him, too.

Oh yes, but I left him. Time for a change, I thought! Oh, I see. And what about you, Celia? Are there any men in your life at the moment?