Question: Does Aster adjust to island life?
The actors involved in the first staging of this play wanted a happy ending. And so, with their help, I added one. Thank you, Georgia, Deb, Mike, and especially to Mary.
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Act VII
Stage direction: Two chairs on stage. Aster sitting in one of the chairs. Another woman with a suitcase standing beside her.
ASTER: Place your suitcase in the trunk of my car. I'll escort you to your destination. Please use caution to avoid nicking my vehicle.
(The woman puts the suitcase behind the chairs. Then sits down beside Aster)
ASTER: Do you often holiday on our fine island?
WOMAN (nods): And now I'm moving h--.
ASTER: Oh, that's such lovely news. You'll thrive in our supportive community.
My name is Aster Walburn, but everyone calls me Ash. Ash. It's the perfect name. Do you know the legend of the Phoenix? Out of the ashes he flew. There's been a lot of ashes in my life--especially recently, but now it's my time to fly. Mayne Island has a way of changing people. You'll see.
Do you partake of the heavenly beverage espresso?
WOMAN (nods) I--.
ASTER: You are cordially invited to join me at our next social gathering of coffee connoisseurs. We meet every...
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