Joni, Tina and others in “Making Movies”

You know, I could get twice as much money for this apartment and have much less hassle.

Yeah, we realize that.

I mean I’m the one that’s doing you the favor here. You guys came here with nothing! I put a roof over your head and this is how you repay me.

Don’t worry, Joni. We’ll help you tidy up.

(beginning to cry) You know, it’s just always the same thing. The nicer you are to people, the more they take you for granted, the more that they exploit your kindness.

Aw.

I mean I just do the best that you can. I mean that’s all you can do, and then somebody just ups and leaves you for another one.

Joni, shut up! (sitting down next to her) This isn’t about the state of the apartment, is it?

What do you mean?

It’s your boyfriend, isn’t it? He’s dumped you. You’re upset. So come in here and take out on us and the ants.

Isn’t that obvious?

Yes, but we want to help you.

You do? But why?

Because… Good question.

Because we like you.

(sniffs) Really?

(whispering to Tina) No, we don’t.

Yes, we do.

Yes, we do and we want to help you get over your friend.

So, forget about the state of the apartment.

Yeah, I mean what’s a little dust and mess and ants and dirty socks and grimy plates and general filth and…

Yeah. All right, Rach.

When compared to love and human relationships.

Exactly.

(breaths calmly) You know, you’re right. I feel better already.