A Table For Three Continued…

{Continuing an example of theater as comedy…}

 

(Chris comes back shortly.)

Chris:  How are we doing here?

Tami:  We’re fine.

Chris:  Can I get you anything else while you wait.  An appetizer perhaps?

Rob:  No, thank you.  We’re doing great.

Chris:  Oh really?  That’s good.  (He waits and smiles at them.)

Rob:  (looking up at him)  Thank you, we’re doing fine.

Chris:  (turns to Tami)  And how are you doing?

Tami:  (smiling)  Fine, thank you.

Chris:  Good.  (He smiles and nods again.)

Rob:  (impatiently)  Could you just leave us alone for a minute…

(Just then the order bell rings.)

Chris:  What?  Oh, that’s your order.  Let me get that for you!  (He departs.)

Rob:  (He looks at Tami fondly.)  So how are you doing tonight, Tami?

Tami:  I’m doing really well, Rob.  I’m really enjoying myself.

Rob:  (taking a drink)  Good.  I wanted to talk to you about something.

Tami:  Really?  What is it?

Rob:  (He clears his throat.)  Well, it’s our relationship…

(Suddenly Chris shows up with two dinner plates.)

 

Chris:  Well, here it is!  For you… (He sets Tami’s plate in front of her.)  And for you…(He looks sourly at the food and sets it in front of Rob.)   Your RIBS!

Rob:  (insincerely)  Thank you.

Tami:  Yes, thank you.

Chris:  Oh you’re welcome.  And can I get anything else for you?

Rob:  No, we’re fine!

Chris:  Excellent.  (He waits there.)

(Rob looks up at him.  He looks back, smiling.  He looks at Tami and smiles.  She smiles back.)

 

Chris:  And what was your name again?

Tami:  Tami.  And yours?

Chris:  Chris, my name is Chris.

(There is an uncomfortable pause mixed with smiles and frowns accordingly.)

 

Rob:  Don’t you need to wait on some other tables?

Chris:  No, yours is the only one.

Rob:  Well, don’t you have something else to take care of?

Chris:  No, really I’m fine right here.

Rob:  Maybe you could find something else to do.

Chris:  No really, I’m quite all right.  (There is another pause.)  Oh.  Am I interrupting your conversation?

Rob:  Yes, you are!

Chris:  Oh, don’t let me interrupt.  Go right on talking.

Rob:  But how can we…(he sighs)…oh well!  I don’t care anymore!  Tami.

Tami:  Yes, Rob?

Rob:  Where is our relationship at?  I mean, where do you see it going?

Tami:  Well I…

Chris:  Oh you’re both dating then!

Rob:  Yes, we are!

Chris:  That’s nice.  And how long have you been dating?

Tami:  About three months now.

Chris:  So are you both serious then?

Rob:  That’s what we’re trying to figure out, you freak!

 

{Find out how it ends next time…}