(Suddenly loud) Don’t tell me what to do! (He catches himself. Softer.) I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Just – let me go.
It’s not the rain. It’s not the heat. (She kneels in front of him) Johnny – look at me.
You’re not hungry, he’s not hungry – nobody eats in this house except the cockroaches. a hatful of rain play script pdf
Then don’t say it. (She takes his face in her hands) Just stay. Just stay here tonight. We’ll figure it out tomorrow.
I can’t. I can’t say it.
Then make me understand. (She moves close to him) What are you hiding? Is it money? Is it another woman? Tell me it’s another woman. I can fight another woman.
Worse than what? Johnny, I carried you in my body. Nothing you say could make me leave. (Suddenly loud) Don’t tell me what to do
Ma, leave her alone.
Rest? He’s been resting three weeks. He’s not sick in his body. He’s sick somewhere else. I’m sorry
Maybe he just needs some rest.
(His voice breaking) You don’t understand.