Goodbye Beth, A Monologue

Ethan is a proud man that has been in a relationship with his live in girlfriend, Beth, for five years. Beth has just informed Ethan that she will be moving out and plans to stop sleeping there as of tonight. She stands at the door with suitcase in hand.

Put the bag down.

No seriously.

Put the bag down.

Please.

Haven’t I been good to you? Haven’t I treated you with the upmost respect?

Are you shaking your head no because of last night? I know you’re not still upset about two weeks ago. And this better not be about last year. Because we talked about this Beth, you have to forgive me. I was angry. You made me so angry I just couldn’t… look, I told you it wouldn’t happen again and I meant it. I won’t hit you again. Starting today. Starting right now. But you’ve got to stop pushing me.

I’m a proud man Beth. You know that. Isn’t that what you love about me? How proud and strong I am?! Isn’t that what made you go out with me in the first place? You’re not being fair to me. How am I supposed to take care of you and protect you if you’re out of my sight? You have to stay here.

So put the bag down.

You’ve always been hard headed, disobedient. My mother warned me about you, she told me not to get involved with a woman that didn’t know how to obey. But I didn’t listen, I fell in love with you anyway. Your smile, your kind heart, your laugh... I need you Beth. You’re everything to me. I need you here. With me. You have to stay. So I’m saying it one last time.

Put the bag down.

Alright.

Then I will.

BLACKOUT