Our Lark

ELLA:

Pop?

POP, I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

PHIL:

DEEP BREATH, I’M HERE FOR YOU.

ELLA:

You were right, I’ve changed and I hate who I’ve become. I can’t do this anymore - - I’m sorry I’m such a disappointment of a daughter, I let you and mother down.

PHIL:

Shhhhh

I KNOW THAT YOU’RE FEELING AFRAID,

DESERTING THE LIFE THAT YOU’VE MADE

BUT KNOW THAT YOU’RE RIGHT BY NOW WANTING TO LEAVE,

YOU ARE STRONG LIKE YOUR MOTHER. YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE

THAT IF YOU EVER FALL, WE’RE BOTH FLYING BESIDE YOU, OUR LARK.

Sometimes returning home requires more courage than leaving it.

ELLA:

I’m trying to be courageous.

PHIL:

I know you are.

ELLA:

Thank you for coming.

STAGE MANAGER:

Everyone to their places!