SCENE OPENS to Patrick (Ryan McLane) leading Felicia (Lulu Chu) into a bedroom. Felicia looks stressed, though sighs with relief once they are in the room with the door closed behind her. She thanks Patrick for rescuing her from the stress of the wake that is taking place in the house.
Felicia’s single parent passed away. Patrick is a family friend watching out for her during this difficult time. As Patrick comforts Felicia, assuring her that she’s not alone in this, Felicia begins to look at him adoringly.
Patrick gets a bit embarrassed under her adoring look. He starts to leave, wanting to give Felicia some peace and quiet, but Felicia grabs his arm, asking him to stay. She doesn’t want to be alone right now. Patrick relaxes and sits with Felicia, telling her that, sure, he’ll sit with her a while. Felicia seems relieved and pleased, sidling a little closer to him and tentatively resting her head on his shoulder. It seems innocent enough, like she just wants to be close for human contact, so Patrick quietly allows it…
