MOTHER on DAUGHTER’s bed.
| DAUGHTER: | &&& | And we were – stuck – in the corner. |
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| MOTHER: | Then what? | |
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| DAUGHTER: | The big – girl had – big purple claws. | |
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| MOTHER: | Nails. People have nails. | |
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| DAUGHTER: | And she – scratched allllllll down Polly’s face. | |
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| MOTHER: | Oh my God. | |
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| DAUGHTER: | And there was bloooooood. | |
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| MOTHER: | Darling. | |
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| DAUGHTER: | And she licked it all up like yum. |
MOTHER hugs DAUGHTER.
| DAUGHTER: | &&& | I haven’t fiiinished. |
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| MOTHER: | Yes. | |
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| You have. | ||
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| From now on. | ||
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| I’m sorry. | ||
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| I’m telling the bedtime stories. | ||
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| DAUGHTER: | Your stories make me go asleep. |
MOTHER stands.
| MOTHER:cc | &&& | That’s going to give me nightmares. |
Switches light off.
| MOTHER: | &&& | We’re getting you a games console tomorrow. |
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| DAUGHTER: | Oh mum… |
Closes door.
| DAUGHTER: | &&& | Mum? |
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