60 year old Geoffrey is sat in bed alone, with a bed lamp lighting the stage. A bible is placed next to his lamp, as well as a picture of Susan.
GEOFFREY: When we met, I knew she was the one. Marrying Susan was the right decision.
The bible tells me that we shall not lie to one another, but I do not agree. The past cannot be forgotten, but the bible tells me to forgive the person who was wrong, so God can forgive you. But why do I keep falling when Susan falls?
[picks up picture of Susan]
Susan wasn't as thin as she is nowadays, I never understood why she was so slim. I always thought it was due to eating less, rather than drinking and stress.
[points to Susan's face]
Do you see the way she used to smile? Smiling without drink or pain inside of her. Sometimes I feel like I've lost Susan to someone or something else. I like to tell people that I'm proud of Susan going to AA and that she is my 'drunken flower arranger' and that we are a team. We aren't.
[puts picture down]
When Susan confirmed she was an alcoholic, it did not make me angry or disappointed. I believe everyone should have a second chance, so I was happy with her for telling the truth. However, I wasn't happy when I found out she stole the communion wine. I stood infront of her when I spoke to her, I told her she was a fool for taking the wine. We didn't speak for most of the day, until I came back from the service.
[picks up bible]
"Geoffrey," Susan said. "Yes, Susan?" I replied. "Do you really believe in God...?"
I didn't know how to respond, I mean, we have never spoken in such way.
I started to question my everyday movements, beliefs and feelings towards my job after she questioned me. It was quite personal, but I forgave her because of God.
[looks at bible]
Knowing that Susan thinks she is a 'cut out' for God, saddens me deeply. I mean, yes, she does not have a very good reputation but she is a good person... or so it would seem.
[puts bible by lamp]
[pause]
The other day I was told some very unpleasant news. I understand that Susan had a drinking problem and used to pop down to the off-licence where a friendly women used to serve her. She stopped going to the off-licence and went to an Indian shop in Leeds. I then was told that there was a man in the Indian shop called Mr Ramesh, who likes to greet women in very odd ways. Obviously, Mr Ramesh won Susan over as she visited every night, until Mr Ramesh left to fetch his young wife.
[Sits up straight]
I wasn't told this information. I added every single piece of evidence up, as I knew something was happening when I came home to an empty house. I confronted Susan about the incident and she replied, "Yes. That is correct, but as you follow in the way of God, I do believe the best thing is to forgive. Everyone makes mistakes."
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