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Coach: (At his wits end) This is…. bizarre! I've heard enough. Since I'm coachin' this team, I say he plays. (Rapidly) End of discussion! Over and done with! Finished! Kaput!
J.R.: (Stands and picks up his mitt) Like I said, if he plays, I won't. (Mocking) End of discussion! Over and done with! Finished! Kaput!
Coach: Suit yourself, J.R.!
J. R.: (On his way out) You comin' Tom?
Tom: (Walks over to the coach) Is that your final answer?
Coach: (Firmly) Final answer.
Tom: Then I ain't playin' neither. (Follows J.R.)
J.R.: If you change your mind coach, give me a call. You got my number.
Tom: Ditto!
J.R. and Tom leave the stage.
Coach: (Calls after them) I wouldn't be waitin' by the phone if I were you guys! (Looks at the women) Are you ladies on the team or not? Grace?
Grace: I-I guess so.
Coach: Yes or no!
Grace: (Timid) Yes!
Coach: Kathy?
Kathy: I'll stay, but only if that gay guy don't spit in front of me.
Coach: (Sighs) You have my word he won't. Sherry?
Sherry: I'll stay under one condition…
Coach: (Long, slow breath) All depends what it is.
Sherry: Billy Joe Pringle goes.
Coach: (Incredulous) What?! Why on earth would I want to get rid of my third baseman?
Sherry: (Matter-of-fact) Because he's a prevert!
Coach: (Shocked) Pringle's a pre...a pervert?
Sherry: Yep! Coming off the field last week, he slapped me right on my behind.
Coach: Are you sure it wasn't in an "Atta girl" sort of way? I mean, you did hit a homerun, Sherry. Maybe it was just his way of saying "Good job!"
Sherry: (Very defensive) No it wasn't! Believe me, I know an "atta girl" slap. This was more
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