Eleven Seconds
In drama monologue, “Eleven Seconds” Kelly talks to Steve about how she wishes she could go on holiday without feeling guilty.
KELLY: I haven’t gone away on holiday since Henry was born, and when we found out about his diagnosis, it was…nothing else mattered but getting him..things are good, things are steady, for the most part. Anyway, I—I would like to have some longer drives in my car, but I can’t go too far without…I feel that the further I go, the longer it’s gonna take me to get back to Henry. What if he needs me? I mean, he needs me, make no mistake, but what if he needs me and I’m not there in time? How do I—what would I do, Steve? And what if I’m away and I’m having this really wonderful time and I lose myself for once, but I lose myself so much, too much that I forget all about Henry, and…what kind of mother does that make me? (beat) But, aren’t I allowed? Aren’t I allowed to smile and laugh without feeling the guilt of being alive? Aren’t I?
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In the one-act eplay drama, “Eleven Seconds” Kelly visits Steve to talk about their son Henry and why it’s been months since he last spent time with him. Drama. 1 Woman, 1 Man.
