(Hospital. Ben shows up late.)

Doctor: Benjamin! This is a pleasant surprise!

BEN: I'm sorry I'm late.

Doctor: You're not late!

BEN: But sir...

Doctor: You can't be late to a job that you don't *have*. Interestingly enough, I've decided to give your job to someone who will actually *do* it. Honest to God Ben, I've been calling you for 2 weeks! Where the hell have you been? I didn't wanna... I'm sorry to fire you, but... I need someone I can count on.

BEN: I haven't been here?... I haven't been here in 2 weeks. There's an explanation for this. Which I can't exactly give you. I... Can I just tell you it's not my fault?

Doctor: Sure. You can also tell me that the dog ate your homework. Or maybe eating twinkies made you do it. Or maybe, yeah, that there's really a wicked demonic creature living inside you that takes control of your body and forces you to do it's bidding. (Sigh) Take responsibility for your actions Ben.

BEN: I... This... Oh, forget it, just forget it (storms off)

BEN: (to himself/Glory) This is so unfair. You're taking everything away from me, everything I worked for, I earned, I care about. These are my choices, this is my life, and you're ruining it.... No... No... Not here, not now, please! I'm Ben, I'm Ben, I'm Ben, I'm Ben...

GLORY: I'm hungry.

• Ben's Issues

written by: Rebecca Kirshner; Once again, I'm typing these up myself as transcripts are scarce.... Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/97toughlove.html