Part I: Salted Pumpkin

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Mrs.Jema: (Brushing her hair.)How's your work?

Mr. Ray: Oh,I have so many unfinished business deals today.I'm so tired.(Wiping his sweat.)

Reggie: Dad---

Mr. Ray: Yes?

Reggie: What if---

Mr. Ray: (Without looking at him.)What?

Reggie: (Whispering.)What if---

Mr. Ray: Again?

Reggie: Oh,by the way Dad.I'd like to inform you that tomorrow I'll be leaving.I'll be hanging out with my friends.

Mr. Ray: And so?

Reggie: Dad,

Mr. Ray: Don't tell me you have no money.

Reggie: No,Dad.

Mr. Ray: But,why are you acting like that?

Mrs. Jema: I know that already son.

Reggie: How did you know.I'm not telling you yet.

Mrs. Jema: Cause,I can see it in your eyes.

Reggie: (Laughing at his parents.) No,no,no.I just wanna tell you that you have a visitor.There's Tonyo with someone else.

Mr. Ray: (Surprised.) Oh,run.Tell them to come here.Faster!

Reggie: Okay,wait a minute.

Mrs. Jema: (Annoyed.)You have just arrived a while ago and now,there's someone who's searching for you.Don't tell me it's about business again and again.

Mr. Ray: I don't know who is he.Would you please get a tea for him?

Mrs. Jema: (Stands up.)Okay, Senorito.Let me fix your things first.

(Mrs. Jema went to the kitchen.Tonyo and Pepe sit on the bench.)


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