Page 33 of Penalty Shot
Elise:You were great! Congrats on the win!
April 22
[picture of the stage with partial set]
Elise:Asked the lighting designer for more dramatic effects and now the stage looks like a vampire movie set. There are no vampires inBloodWill Have Blood, although the title does suggest it…Shit, should I have vampires?
April 24
Elise:Today was the best rehearsal we’ve had so far. Just wanted to say that out loud.
Elise:Text it out loud. Sorry—I’m giddy AF.
April 27
Randall:I’m giddy along with you. Congrats on the rehearsals being awesome! Had no doubt you would get them there.
Randall:So, we won the first series. The phone hiatus sucks but now that we won I’ll have to stick with it.
Randall:Athletes are so fucking superstitious.
Randall:There will be no vampires unless that’s what you want.
Randall:Hey I’m reachable till Monday while we wait for one of the Florida teams to win.
Randall:I know texting is kind of our thing but it’s been a while. Can I call you?
Three hours later…
Elise:Hey! I was on the road when you texted. We’re just over a month from opening so I’m squeezing in a visit to my mom while I can.
Randall:Thank fuck. I thought you were mad at me.
Elise:Why would I be mad at you?
Randall:Nevermind. The real question is, ARE YOU IN COLUMBUS RIGHT NOW?
Elise:You’re breaking my text eardrums here. Yeah, for two nights.
Randall:Can I see you while you’re in town? Or is this solely a family visit.
Elise:Let me get back to you on that. I’ll call tonight.
Randall:Hey, I know you’ve got a ton of friends in Columbus but if you’re ever short on someone to check up on your mom, you can always reach me through my agent. I’ll put you on a text thread with her so you have each other’s number.
Elise:This visit isn’t an emergency or anything. I just miss her. Also, reach me through my agent is a major flex.
Elise:Thank you for offering to check on her.
Elise:Wait, did you offer because you heard she cooks for everyone who walks through the door?
Randall:She does?
Elise:All my friends put up with me so they can get on her good side.
Randall:You’re easy to put up with.
If you told me weeks ago that I’d be waiting around for a girl to fit me into her plans, I’d say you were a delusional idiot.
