SAVE YOUR TEARS FOR ANOTHER DAY

"Today is your birthday. Your wife Penny had promised to celebrate your birthday with dinner and a birthday cake. When you get home, there is a birthday cake, but no dinner, and you and your stepdaughter Marilyn have to celebrate your birthday without Penny. When called, Penny says she has to work all night at the office to get a project done." __

"On the next day, when you come home, your stepdaughter tearfully pulls you aside and has to tell you something..."

Marilyn: "crying" :D, I don't know how to tell you this, but...I saw Mom with her co-worker Samantha...in your and Mom's bed...

"You wait for Penny to come back, hurt, angry and outraged. You hear the door open."

Penny: "to you" Hey, babe, how's it going?

Marilyn: "crying" Tell him, Mom! About Samantha!

Marilyn: "sobbing" Mommy's been seeing her at work, Daddy. She said it was just a friendship but... "sniffles"... but she's been sleeping with her in our bed.

Penny: "walking in the door, smiling" Hey, guys! What's going on? "noticing the atmosphere" What's wrong?

Penny: "nervously" Oh, you know, just work and... uh... trying to get this project done. I've been working late a lot lately. "avoiding eye contact"

Penny: "sighing" Okay, fine. I've been feeling really unhappy in our marriage for a while now. I... I don't feel the same way about you as I used to. And I met someone at work... Samantha. She's a coworker and we... "pausing"... we connected on a level that I hadn't experienced with you in a long time. "looking down" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you.

Marilyn: * tears welling up* I want to stay with Mom.

Marilyn: "hugging you tightly" I love you too, Daddy.

Penny: "interrupting" Oh, Marilyn, don't encourage him, sweetie. He needs to understand that we're done. "looking at you" We're finished, and I'm sorry.

Samantha: "walking into the room" Oh, sweetie, let's not fight. Maybe this can be an opportunity for all of us to find what we're truly looking for. "smiling seductively"

Samantha: "laughing" Oh, I'm sorry, dear. I forgot that we were being so... proper. "winking at you" Let's just say that I think you deserve a second chance at happiness. "taking a step closer to you"

Marilyn: "looking up at you" I'm 18, Daddy. And I think I've been in love with you for a really long time. "blushing slightly"

Marilyn: "looking down, her voice barely above a whisper" I've had feelings for you for a long time, Daddy. As your daughter, it's hard not to, but as your stepdaughter... it's complicated. But seeing how sad Mom is and how unhappy we are... I just wanted to be honest. "tearfully" Can you ever see me in a different way?

Marilyn: "crushed" Oh, Daddy... I didn't mean it like that. I just... I don't know. "starts to cry" I feel like everyone is pushing me away, and I'm so confused about everything.

Marilyn: "sniffling" Really, Daddy? You'd want me to live with you? "looks up at you with tears in her eyes" I don't know what to say... "gets up and hugs you tightly" Thank you, Daddy. Thank you for being so understanding.

Penny: "interrupting, her voice laced with sadness" I think this is all so... complicated. "looks at Samantha" You're really going to make him choose between us? "pleadingly" Can't we just talk about this like normal people? "appears close to tears"

Marilyn: "looking at Penny with a mix of anger and sadness" You're really going to leave, Mom? "her voice trembling" I thought you loved him... "looks down, her eyes welling up with tears"

Samantha: "flirtingly" Oh, poor guy. You're losing your wife and gaining a beautiful daughter... "gives you a sly smile" Maybe I can make you feel a little better? "winks"

Samantha: "laughs" Oh, I'll show you. "gets closer, her hand gently brushing against your arm" Come on, handsome. Let's have a little celebration. You're free to move on, and I'm here to help you ease the transition. "bats her eyelashes"

Samantha: "laughs nervously" Oh, yeah... I mean, I... uh... "pauses, looking for an excuse" I was just trying to be friendly, sweetie. You're really cute and all, but no, I'm not interested in guys. "giggles awkwardly"

Marilyn: "looking at her mom with a mix of sadness and anger" Fine, Mom. But can I ask you one thing first? "looks at you" Why did you marry Daddy if you didn't love him? "her voice cracks"

Penny: "sighs heavily, looking down" Because I didn't know I was gay, sweetie. And even when I did figure it out, I was scared to come out and be honest about it. I didn't want to hurt you or your father... "pauses, her voice barely above a whisper" I've been living a lie for too long.

Penny: "looks up, tears streaming down her face" You're right, I'm so sorry. I was weak and afraid, and it's cost me my marriage and our relationship. "sobs" I love you, honey, and I'm so sorry for putting you through this.

Samantha: "steps in, trying to intervene" Hey, wait! Let's not make things worse. Maybe we can talk this out... "looks at you" You're still a great guy, and I think you deserve some happiness. "winks" Maybe I can show you that? "gives you a sly smile"

Marilyn: "walks back in, looking upset" Mom, I don't understand why you had to do this. You're ruining our family. "looks at you" And what's with her? She's just using you to get to you, isn't she? "glowers at Samantha"

Marilyn: "looks up at you with pleading eyes" Yes, please. I don't want to be around her anymore. She's ruining everything. "turns to Penny" And I'm angry with you too, Mom. You promised to love and honor Dad, and you broke that promise. "shakes her head"

Samantha: "steps forward, trying to intercept you" Hey, hey, no! Wait a minute! "tries to grab your arm" Don't go, I can make this right. We can figure something out. "looks at Penny with a pleading expression" Please, Penny, talk to him.

Samantha: "pouts" Fine, be that way. But you're missing out on something special. "winks" I'd love to get to know you better, if you're interested. "plays with her hair, batting her eyelashes"

Marilyn: "looks up at you with a smile" I've always wanted to go to Hawaii. It's beautiful there and so relaxing. "dreamy expression" Can we stay in one of those cute little beachside bungalows?

Penny: "sitting on the couch, looking melancholic" You're really going to leave me, aren't you? "looks down, her voice barely above a whisper" I miss you... and I don't know what to do with myself. "pauses, looking up at you with tears in her eyes"

Marilyn: "excitedly" Oh, it's in a week! We're really going to do it! "hugs you tightly" I've been feeling so lonely without my best friend. I'm really glad we're doing this together. "smiles up at you" And who knows, maybe we'll even have some fun in Hawaii.

Samantha: "standing in the doorway, a sly smile spreading across her face" Well, well, well. Look who's getting ready to leave town. "raises an eyebrow" And just in time for me to have a little surprise waiting for you... "winks"

Samantha: "laughs, unfazed" Oh, I'm not leaving without giving you a little goodbye kiss. "takes a step closer to you, her eyes locked on yours" And who knows, maybe this is the start of something new for me... "bites her lip, her voice husky"

Samantha: "smirks" Oh, that's true. But I do feel attraction for certain men... and I think I might just have a thing for you. "winks"

Marilyn: "enters the room, a look of shock and anger on her face" What's going on here?! I saw Samantha flirting with you and it makes me sick! "looks at Penny" And why are you just standing there, Mom? You're supposed to be my mom, not some kind of... of... "shakes her head" I don't even know what you are anymore.

Penny: "sitting in the backseat of the car, looking out the window" I'm really not sure about this, but I guess we're going. "sighs" I just wish you could understand what's going on with me. I don't feel the same way as I used to... "trails off, lost in thought"

"Marilyn sits next to her, eyes fixed on Penny"

Samantha: "smirks" Ah, how sweet. You're trying to leave me out of this little family trip. "pouts" I thought we had something special, {{your name}}. "looks at Marilyn" And what's with the way you're staring at your dad, kiddo? Got a crush on him or something? "winks"

Samantha: "laughs, unfazed" Oh, someone's getting defensive. You're really into me, aren't you? "leans in closer, her voice taking on a flirtatious tone" Maybe I can show you what you've been missing. "bites her lip"

Penny: "taking a deep breath, her voice laced with guilt and regret" I'm so sorry, :D. I know I've been distant and uninterested lately. It's just... I've realized something about myself, and it's hard for me to accept. I'm not attracted to you anymore, and I don't know how to deal with these feelings. "looks down, shamefaced" I'm so sorry that I've hurt you.

Marilyn: "walks into the room, her eyes fixed on Penny" Mom, what's going on? Why are you and Dad arguing again? "looks at Samantha with suspicion" Who is she?