The Father2020

Anne:
I’m going to have to move, Dad. I’m going to have to leave London.

Anthony:
Really? Why?

Anne:
We talked about this. Do you remember?

Anthony:
Is that why you’re so keen on this nurse living with me? Well, obviously it is. The rats are leaving the ship.

Anne:
I won’t be here, Dad. I won’t be able to come here everyday. You need to understand that.

Anthony:
You’re leaving? When? I mean...why?

Anne:
I’ve met someone.

Anthony:
You?

Anne:
Yes.

Anthony:
You mean... a man?

Anne:
Yes.

Anthony:
Really?

Anne:
You needn’t sound so surprised.

Anthony:
No, it’s just that... since your... What was his name?

Anne:
James.

Anthony:
That’s right. You have to admit, since James, there hasn’t been a lot of... What’s he do, anyway?

Anne:
He lives in Paris. I’m going to go and live there.

Anthony:
What, you? In Paris? You’re not going to do that, are you, Anne? I mean, wake up... They don’t even speak English. [pause] Do I know him?

Anne:
Yes. You’ve met him.

Anthony:
[pause] So, if I understand correctly, you’re leaving me. Is that it? You’re abandoning me...

Anne:
Dad...

Anthony:
What’s going to become of me?