Note: Again, this is a play that is difficult to produce without a good stage setup. A platform, table, or chair may be used to represent the ledge. Lighting must be used carefully at the end. The audience should not know for sure if #2 actually jumps.

Scene: The ledge of an observation tower with a railing around the outside.

1: [Enters, climbs onto the railing, looks around, very relaxed]

2: [Enters, notices 1, walks by and sees what is going on, starts to leave quickly, but turns back. Can’t decide whether or not to say anything, or what to say. Finally] Hi, there!

1: [Just stares at 2]

2: It’s a pretty nice day.

1: [Laughs] You’ve got to be kidding!

2: [Flustered] Say, what are you doing up there?

1: [Sarcastic] Checking out the view!

2: [Relieved] Oh. Is it nice?

1: [Laughs]…