CAST OF CHARACTERS:

George : Elizabeth’s husband.
Elizabeth : George's wife.
Patricia : Elizabeth’s daughter.
Monica : Patricia’s friend.
John : George’s friend.
Julia : Elizabeth’s colleague.
Brian : Uncle.
Shuntell : Elizabeth's mother.
Mr Van Wyk : School teacher.
Daniel : Local hospital doctor.
Terence : Classmate.
Sarah : Social Worker.

CHAPTER 1
SCENE 1
Elizabeth's house, kitchen – Night.
Elizabeth is washing dishes with her daughter Patricia.

PATRICIA
: (Sobbing) I am very worried; tomorrow I am not going to school. I feel like holed myself inside my room.

ELIZABETH
: My daughter, what is wrong with you?

PATRICIA
: Dad is always hit you, I don’t want to stay here. What if dad makes something stupid? I am not safe here.

ELIZABETH
: I know this issue is hurting and disturbing you. I am trying my best to stop this.

PATRICIA
: My teacher warned me about school work, you see this fight is affecting my work?


(Elizabeth stop washing the dishes, they both sit down.)

ELIZABETH
: Look, my daughter, everything is going to be alright, trust God.

PATRICIA
: I understand Ma, but this situation has affected me.

ELIZABETH
: God is watching us, and I know one day He will protect us. Just hang in there.

PATRICIA
: Ma, I hope so. I wish I could leave this house and stay with my friend.

(George arrive, he is drunk and holding a bottle of beer)

GEORGE
: Hey! Go to your room, I want to speak to your mother. (Point to Elizabeth) We still have a lot to talk about.


ELIZABETH
: (Angry) You know what? You are disgusting, you deserve God.

GEORGE
: (Shouting) Hey you! Watch your tone, I am your husband. You ought to respect me.

ELIZABETH
: You didn't clean the house, when I got here everything was a mess. I made you breakfast but you are busy drinking my money. I think you need to find a job.

GEORGE
: Hey! Watch your tone before I disable you, I am still looking. Do you think I am folding my hands?

ELIZABETH
: The fact remains, you are useless and I regret myself living with you....