The three male actors in this brief skit enter and take closed positions. That is, each stands upstage with his back to the audience. Props needed: three chairs scattered over the playing area, to be used at will. To begin, PHIL and DAVE come downstage.

PHIL: Well, I don’t know, Dave. For two years now we’ve been planning this bike trip. We’ve both trained for it. You know it will be tough.

DAVE: But, Phil, Danny is strong. He’s 18, he weighs 190 and he’s the best tackle his school ever had.

PHIL: I know all that. But he’s had no experience with motorbikes.

DAVE: He’ll GET it! The trip is still a month off. I know he’ll be ready.

PHIL: I don’t like to be stubborn. He’s YOUR cousin. I don’t know him well. I can’t judge if he’s mature enough or if he has the stamina. Alaska is a long way on a mot…