The Internal Dialogue of a Gemini

Something feels funny.

I can’t put my finger on it, but something’s not… quite right.

He didn’t reply my last text message.

Maybe he’s still climbing with Ben.

I think he mentioned once that the gym closes at 10 and it’s now 20 past.

He and Ben are probably chatting in front of a 7-11.

Why are there cookies on his desk?

“Honey Baby”….. It’s a Japanese-style honey cake…. Someone he works with just had a baby, I bet.

Speaking of babies, I’ve got to start sewing otherwise I won’t be able to finish the Baby Survival Kit in time!

You hate sewing! I don’t know why you started that project.

"cause I like doing things like this........ I’m starving. How can I forget to have dinner? What kind of a person forgets to eat anyway?

Uh………YOU?! Hey! Why is the clipper out?

Hey, that’s my hair clipper! We bought it when……. NO! You think?

What else would he use it for?

But there’s (opening the garbage bin) no hair in the garbage bin.

Check the bathroom!

*gasp* What’s that comb doing on the counter?

Phew~ you’ve gotta wash your feet, girl! They’ve been in your runners all day long.

Look! There’s a bit of hair in the toilet.

Yewwwww~~ Gross!

And hair on the floor!

That’s it! I think he did it.

I wouldn’t be shocked. He’s notoriously spontaneous ......... Where is he anyway?

Ah~ Since he’s not here, you can watch that episode of “The West Wing” to catch up.

What a great idea! You so smart.

[While happily watching the West Wing]

(jingles of keys)

You heard that?

Heard what?

Keys.

(turned down the volume and waited)

Nothing.

[In the show, Josh and Amy are going to Tahiti.]

Tahiti… Music, beaches, sunbathe….. We should go to the beach for our next holiday.

Bill will have to come home tonight first.

He’ll be back when he’s back.

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The External Dialogue of Two Geminis

KATE!!!

Yeah?

Where are you?.......... ARE YOU READY?

For what?

(Bill came into the room, giggling.)

(smiling) You did it!

Are you surprised? (standing at the threshold of the door, uncertain)

Not really........ You look good.

You think? (came in and started talking with all hands and arms) It was one notch too short though. I went like “Oh, NO!” as soon as I felt the clipper on my skin, but it was too late........ You know how it is........ I look like a skinhead, don't I? (sat down next to me on the couch)

Nah~ I don’t think you could ever look that mean.

I like it with the glasses.

Can I touch it? Does it feel weird?

(with his head down) I don’t think I’ve ever gone this short in my life ………. (looking up) I’m hungry……. I’ve got the cravings for some dumplings….. Do we have any? (stood up, heading straight for the fridge)

I texted you when I was leaving the office to see if you wanted anything to eat……

(searching in the fridge) I’m gonna make a small plate of nachos……. (walking to the kitchen) Yeah, so this is the first time I’ve gone this short………

Just needed a change, babe?

(talking from behind the wall) Yeah........ Wait, that’s not true. My dad buzzed my hair once…I was playing outside and I got heat stroke….. I remember…..

Heat stroke…. We were just talking about heat stroke at work today….

‘cause I puked….. Have you been drinking water today, babe? You've got to remember to drink water in this heat.

How old were you?

6 or 7, I think?! Oh, did I tell you I lost my phone? I misplaced it somewhere..... I'm sure it was at work..... I traced my steps but I couldn't find it.......

You were talking about getting a new phone anyway....