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Out There - Monday, February 16, 2009 [[Sherry and Miriam are behind the bar]] Sherry: Don’t be so *pouty*, Mir. We’re gonna have *fun* tonight! *Your* kind of fun! Rock’ n’ roll bar fun! / Sherry: And we’re both gonna make *monster* tips! See how many people are here already? / Sherry: Would it put you in a better mood if I let you announce him? / Miriam: I thought *you* wanted to do it. Isn’t that why we spent all day on your hair? / Sherry [[bolting out from behind the bar]] : Okay, talked me into it. See ya after the announcement!
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Out There - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 [[Sherry is speaking into a microphone, addressing a large crowd in her bar]] Sherry: Hi, I’m Sherry. Thank you all for coming. Please enjoy the amenities. / Sherry: And now, please welcome, Portstown’s own *STEVEN STRØM!* / Miriam (watching from behind the bar, talking to Clayton]]: Yeah, ham it up there, Sher. Nobody *here* thinks you look ridiculous. / Clayton: She looks *stunning,* luv. Why are you so *bitter?* She mentioned you in the introduction. / Miriam: What are you talking about? I never heard my name. / Clayton: *I’ve* always considered you one of the amenities.
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Out There - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Sherry: He’s pretty good, huh, Mir? / Miriam: He’s all right. / Clayton: He’s a creep. / Sherry: He’s a *little* bit of a creep. But he’s an *entertaining* creep. At least he’s contributing *something* to the world. / Clayton: Yeah, bad lyrics, pretentiousness, posturing, smarminess, and most likely, a few illegitimate children who will be probably better off not knowing who daddy is. / Miriam: Thanks, Clayton. Knowing I’m not the most bitter person in the room makes me feel a lot better. / Clayton: *My* contribution to society. No charge.
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Out There - Thursday, February 19, 2009 Miriam: What do you think, Ari? / Araceli: It’s not really my type of music, but I’ll admit he’s pretty talented. / Araceli: What do *you* think? / Miriam: I think I’ve just made a momentous decision about my immediate future. / [[Both are silent, watching Steven’s performance]] / Araceli: Should I be scared again? I feel like I should be scared. / Miriam: Miriam’s friendship is not for the squeamish.
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Out There - Friday, February 20, 2009 [[Miriam and Sherry are observing the large crowd that has gathered around Steven, who is sitting at the bar]] Miriam: I didn’t know Steven was this popular. / Sherry: Around here he is. The band has a pretty good local following. / Miriam: He’s hard to talk to with all those people around. / Sherry: Well, he can’t blow off his bread and butter. He’ll make time for us eventually. / Miriam: Was this annoying to put up with when you were a couple? / Sherry: I wouldn’t say we were ever a “couple,” I think he just considered me one of his many simultaneous girlfriends. / Miriam: Seems like you’d be more bitter about that than you are. Why are you still friends with him? / Sherry: Have you seen the *receipts* for tonight?
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Out There - Saturday, February 21, 2009 Steven: So, do you lovely ladies want to go somewhere and grab a late-night snack? / Sherry: I can’t eat this late. Anyway, I’ve got to open up early. / Steven: Miriam? / Miriam: I can’t go without Sherry. I’m liable to do something I’ll regret. / [[Miriam looking at her nails nonchalantly, while Steven eyes her and Sherry eyes him]] / Miriam: That was supposed to make you ask me a second time. / Steven: Right. I figured you’d appreciate the short pause first.
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Out There - Monday, February 23, 2009 Miriam: I’ve never been here before. Is it any good? / Steven: It’s *open…* There aren’t a lot of alternatives at this hour. / Steven: I’m surprised Sherry’s never brought you here. / Miriam: Sherry and I hardly ever hang out together. Our schedules conflict. / Miriam: …as do our opinions, our sensibilities, our worldviews, our morals, and our tastes. / Steven: Best friends forever, huh? / Miriam: You know it. Now let’s share something sticky and sweet.
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Out There - Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Steven: Yeah, Sherry’s got spunk. She never backs down. I like that about her. I like a *lot* of things about her, actually. / Miriam: So how come you cheated on her? / Steven: Whoa, I never cheated. It wasn’t that kind of relationship. I made that very clear to her. / Miriam: How did you make it clear? / Steven: Well, when she found out about my other girlfriends, I never denied anything. I was always straight with her. / Miriam: Really? Never tried the ol’ “that was my sister” routine? / Steven: Once. She saw right through that one.
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Out There - Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Steven: Actually, Miriam, I really regret the way things went down with Sherry. She deserved better. / Steven: Yet, for some reason, she’s remained my friend. I probably don’t deserve her friendship, but I’m sure grateful for it. / [[Miriam takes a sip from her coffee while Steven studies her]] / Steven: Think she’s gonna mind if we get together? / Miriam: Naah, she *loves* being able to point out my mistakes.
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Out There - Thursday, February 26, 2009 Miriam: I liked your show. I was pretty impressed. Can’t wait to see you with the full band. / Steven: Thanks. / Miriam: The solo shows are fun, I get to show my sappy sensitive side. But the band really rocks, that’s where I’m really in my element. / Miriam: When’s your next show? / Steven: Well, that’s a little hard to say. / Steven: You wouldn’t happen to know a guitarist, a bass player, and a drummer, would you? / Miriam [[perusing her address book]]: Hee! You want them listed in order of skill, creativity, versatility, or looks?
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Out There - Friday, February 27, 2009 Miriam: They kicked you out of your own band? / Steven: Yeah, it happens from time to time. / Steven: But we usually end up patching things up. We all crave independence, but we need each other too much to go our separate ways permanently. / Miriam: Sounds like a marriage. Well, a rocky marriage. Or an open marriage. / Steven: More like a rocky, open marriage, devoid of affection and tax breaks. / Miriam: Do you at least like the same TV shows? / Steven: Oof, don’t mention *that.* I got the boot *this* time for dissing the drummer’s favorite soap.
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Out There - Saturday, February 28, 2009 [[Miriam and Steven are sitting in Steven’s parked car]] / Miriam: I find you attractive, Steven. But I’m done with flings. I’m gonna go slow here until I figure out if you’re what I’m *really* looking for. / Miriam: Are you cool with that? / Steven: Sure, Miriam, I respect that. I’m kind of leaning in that direction myself. / [[Miriam contemplating what has been said, Steven smiling staring ahead]] / Miriam: Really? What if I buckle and do what I *really* want to do? / Steven: Well, I’d probably respect *that,* too.
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Out There - Monday, March 2, 2009 Miriam [[in bed, waking up and stretching, thinking]]: Mmm-*hmmm!* I feel *great* this morning! / Miriam [[sitting up in bed, lighting cigarette, thinking]]: Steven… yeah, he’s pretty intriguing. I think I am *definitely* interested. And Sherry shouldn’t mind, because he *said* they weren’t really… um… hmm… / [[Miriam takes a drag on her cigarette]] / Miriam [[collapsed back onto the bed, thinking]]: I feel like @#$%! this morning.
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Out There - Tuesday, March 3, 2009 [[At the bar]] / Miriam: Where’s John? / Sherry: He’s at the soup kitchen. / Miriam: Is that a restaurant? / Sherry: No, silly, it’s where they feed the homeless. / Miriam: But John’s not homeless. Why would he— / Miriam: —Oh, *I* know why. To make *me* feel even *more* worthless. / Sherry: Yep, I’m pretty sure that’s his sole motivation.
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Out There - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Miriam [[to John, who is standing behind a larger kettle of soup]]: How long have you been working at the homeless shelter? / John: I dunno… a month or two, I guess. / Miriam: How come you told Sherry about it, and not me? / John: I don’t know, Miriam. I guess with *you,* it just never came up in conversation. / [[Miriam looks out of the corner of her eye at a homeless man standing next to her]] / Miriam [[to homeless man]]: I’m not as shallow as that made me sound. / Homeless Man [[pointing to bowl of soup in front of Miriam]]: Uh huh. Are you gonna hurry up and take your soup? I’m pretty hungry.
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Out There - Thursday, March 5, 2009 Miriam [[standing next to John behind table, wearing apron]]: So that’s the story. All we did last night was talk. But I’m definitely interested in doing more than that. / Miriam [[to John]]: But with Sherry refusing to get involved with Chuck solely on the grounds that he and I used to go out, I’m torn. What do you think I should do? / First Homeless Man: Go for it, lady. True love doesn’t come around every day. / Second Homeless Man: Don’t listen to this fool. Do the right thing. Friendship is sacred. / John: Their advice is as good as anything *I’d* tell you, Miriam. / Miriam: But they’re *contradicting* each other! / First Homeless Man: *Hell* yeah. No hive mentality *here.*
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Out There - Friday, March 6, 2009 John [[at homeless shelter, removing apron]]: Thanks for helping out, Miriam. / Miriam: Your selflessness can be inspiring, John. It felt good to do it. / Miriam: Hey, *Sherry’s* never volunteered here, has she? And *she* knew about it before *I* did. Yet here I am, the first day I found out about it— / John: —It’s not a competition, Miriam. / Miriam: Yeah, but I think it takes a pretty remarkable person to give their time freely without any— / James [[emerging from kitchen, to John]]: All right, dude, I’m done with all the dishes. Let’s blow. / Miriam: Oh, you’ve *got* to be kidding me. / James: No, I’m really finished. You can ask the other volunteers. / John: They’re all pretty remarkable people.
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Out There - Saturday, March 7, 2009 [[Miriam is driving with John next to her and James in the back seat]]: I’m sorry, James. I guess I’ve misjudged you. I never would have believed it was in to help those less fortunate than you. / [[James and John are now outside the car]] James: Ain’t no big thing, Red. I just washed some dishes. *Anyone* can wash dishes. Now I’m gonna go play some basketball. / Miriam: Okay, you guys, have fun. / John: Thanks for the ride. / [[Miriam is by herself in her car, thinking]] / [[Miriam, slumped back in her car seat, thinking;]]: I’m the most horrible person who ever lived.
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Out There - Monday, March 9, 2009 Sherry [[talking on phone]]: Hey, that’s great, Stevie. I knew they’d come to their senses. / Sherry [[to Miriam]]: His band took him back. / Steven: Yeah, I feel pretty lucky. Speaking of lucky, Miriam wouldn’t happen to be there by any chance, would she? / Sherry [[to Miriam, after hanging up]]: Wrong number.
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Out There - Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Miriam: Sherry, I *know* that was Steven. Why did you hang up on him? / Sherry: Okay, you got me. Call him back if you want, I can’t stop you. / Miriam: Why would you *want* to stop me? I thought you were through with him. / Sherry: I am. I just don’t want *you* to get hurt. / Sherry: Steven is charismatic, intelligent, creative, and sexy, but he’s also vain, insecure, selfish, and fickle. / Miriam:*Wow.* Sherry, he’s like a *clone* of *me!* / Sherry: Good Lord, I think you two may *deserve* each other.
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Out There - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 [[Sherry and Miriam discussing Steven]] Sherry: So nothing happened? Considering it was *you* and *Steven* that's gotta be some kind of record. / Miriam: Very funny. Part of the reason nothing happened is because I care about *you*[Sherry], you @#$%. / Sherry:Well, that's very sweet, Mir. But I wouldn't have cared. Really. / Sherry: I mean I *would* have cared, but only because I think it would be a terrible mistake for *you*, not because I would be *jealous*. / [[Miriam stares wide-eyed at Sherry]] Miriam: So all I'm risking is you *approval*? Hell, I rarely have that *anyway.* / Sherry: That's what I was saying. Shall I dial his number for you?
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Out There - Thursday, March 12, 2009 Miriam: Actually, Sher, my plan is to take things slowly with Steven. I want to make sure he’s worth my time before I give him too much of it. / Sherry: Good plan. He’s not, but don’t take *my* word for it. You’re going to do whatever you want to do anyway. / [[Sherry is still holding phone up for Miriam to take it]] / Miriam: Wait, you seem too eager about this. It’s got to be a trick. / Sherry: I just like holding the phone. It makes me feel like your secretary.
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Out There - Friday, March 13, 2009 [[Miriam is talking on the phone, Sherry is sitting next to her]] / Miriam: Yeah, the other night was fun… Yeah, we definitely should hang out again sometime. / Miriam [[on phone]]: Sure, drop by anytime. I’m here almost every night. You know, your ex here is quite the slave driver. Sure. Okay. Yeah. Bye. / Miriam [[to Sherry, who is now reading a book]]: I’m not quite sure *what* that was. He didn’t ask me out. And he didn’t really say if or when he’d drop by. / Sherry: Mr. Commitment. / Miriam: Is there any conceivable way to justify blaming this on *you?* / Sherry [[picking up book to look at the pages more closely]] I don’t even know where or how to look that up.
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Out There - Saturday, March 14, 2009 [[John and Sherry are behind the bar. Miriam is sitting on it. Sherry is reading a book.]] / Miriam: John, what did you think of Steven? / John: I enjoyed his show. He’s very talented. / Miriam: No, I mean, what did you think of him as a person? / John: I didn’t talk to him, Miriam. I can’t say one way or the other. / Miriam: Well, what would you think if I— / Rod [[who has just walked up to the bar]]: Hi there. [[Sherry looks up from her book, recognizing Rod’s voice]] / Miriam: Never mind, John. [[Turning towards Rod]] Hi! [[Sherry puts her hand to her head as if she has a headache]]
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Out There - Monday, March 16, 2009 Miriam: What brings you to our neck of the woods, Rod? / Rod: I dunno… the winds of fate… I thought I might ask you to dinner tonight. / Miriam: Dammit, your timing is terrible. I’m kind of thinking about seeing someone else. If you had come by a few days ago I’d have been up for it. / Rod: Oh. / [[Both are silent, looking at one another]] / Miriam: Will it be a *good* dinner? / Rod: Don’t I look like I have an expense account to abuse?
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Out There - Tuesday, March 17, 2009 John: I really don’t know anything about either of these guys Miriam’s interested in… I didn’t really feel qualified to advise her. / Sherry: Don’t blame yourself, John. / Sherry: This isn’t unusual for Mir at *all…* she used to flit from one guy to the next all the time; it’s only recently that she’s shown any interest in trying to find “the” guy. / John: Well, I guess she’s not going to find him without looking. / Sherry: She’s also not going to find him looking where *she’s* been looking. / John: Good thing she’s not around to hear us sound so smug and condescending. / Sherry: Oh, you only *sound* that way. I *am* that way.
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Out There - Wednesday, March 18, 2009 [[Miriam and Rod are eating dinner in a restaurant]] Miriam: Just to be clear on this… this is strictly a get-to-know-each-other date, you know, a “just friends” date. / John: I understand. / Miriam: It’s too bad you took so long to ask me out, or the situation might have been different. / Rod: Are you mad at me because I seemed interested in Sherry first? / Miriam: No, not mad… a little disappointed, maybe. But Sherry’s certainly got it goin’ on, and… / Rod: …I just thought *you* were out of my league, Miriam. / Miriam [[smiling dreamily]]: I’d *hate* to be opposing counsel and have to compete with *you* for the jury’s favor. / Rod: It almost breaks my heart sometimes watching them try.
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Out There - Thursday, March 19, 2009 Sherry: I probably sound like a jealous @#$%! sometimes, don’t I? / John: I don’t know… I could *see* someone thinking that. / Sherry: I wouldn’t want to emulate Miriam’s lifestyle… but I sort of envy *some* of it. She’s got two dates in two nights, and I’ll just be *working.* / John: Both of those dates are with guys you’re *specifically* not interested in. And you *like* working. / Sherry: And she’s going to decide the same thing *I* decided about both of them. / Sherry: But she’s going to get to have fun first. And I’ll just be *working.* / John: But you *like* working.
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Out There - Friday, March 20, 2009 Miriam: You know what, Rod? I’m glad we went out. I had fun. Thanks for dinner. / Rod: My pleasure. / Miriam: And thanks for being understanding about my situation. / Rod: That’s all right. I hope this other guy knows how lucky he is. / Miriam: He doesn’t—yet. But I suspect he *will* in time.. / Rod: Yes, I suspect so. / Rod: So when *that’s* over with, where am *I* on your list? / Miriam: Oh, you’re right up there. I haven’t been in town that long.
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Out There - Saturday, March 21, 2009 [[Miriam is in the bar after her date, discussing it with Sherry.]] He’s got quite a way with words, I’ll give him that. But he accepted my position, so I’ll also give him credit for not trying too hard to sway me. / Miriam: He’s a sly one, though, he’ll butter you up with that “I’m not worthy” routine but at the same time you can see how confident he is… / Miriam: It’s like he knows as long as he waits it out he’s got a good chance to get what he wants. I have no doubt this approach works for him at times. / [[Scene change. Rod is at Araceli’s doorstep, Araceli has answered the door in her robe]] Araceli: Rod, it’s really late. What’s up? / Rod: I thought you might be interested in some platonic wine, platonic popcorn, and a platonic movie.
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