LISA: So, how are you feeling?
SUSANNA: Not so great. But I've really enjoyed the music. Thanks so
much for coming.
LISA:
Sure. We've had fun out there tonight.
SUSANNA: Is Alex with you?
LISA: No, he's . . . he's at home. Grounded, actually. (sighs)
Again.
SUSANNA:
I've been praying for him. And for you. I know you need a
lot of wisdom.
LISA:
Yeah, we do. Thanks. Hey, will you see your parents this
Christmas?
SUSANNA:
Yeah, they come into town next week, thankfully. I'll be
glad for the help. (pause) Well, speaking of help, I guess I
should probably get up and help.
LISA:
No, you will not! We can take care of ourselves.
(Other carolers come to sit with Susanna. Chris brings her the
money from their tip bucket. She is thrilled and mimes asking
her/him to go put it in her coat pocket. Chris does so. Lisa
crosses to Dan, who is standing, talking with Mr. Mattiello)
LISA:
(to Dan and Mr. Mattiello) I told Susanna to stay put. She
really should rest.
DAN:
Hey, I could wait tables, Mr. Mattiello! Give me a notepad!
MR. MATTIELLO: It's a tough job. And in Italia we say a tough job is like
being in a ditch with lions.
DAN:
I am not afraid of lions!
(The lights suddenly go black. Voices are heard in the dark.)
DAN: But I am a leeettle bit afraid of the dark.
CAROLERS: Hey! What's going on? Who turned off the lights?
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