The scene: The men’s bathroom at the historic McDonald Theater, Eugene, Oregon
The year: 2008
The players: He, She 1, She 2
[Enter He. She 1 is washing her hands at the sink, back to He. He has been to an Ani concert before and doesn’t miss a beat, heads over to take care of business. She 2 is in the stall closer to the door doing the same.]
She 1: [washes hands, glances around. Raises eyebrows. Does not look at self in mirror.]
She 2: [flushes.]
He: [still taking care of business.]
She 1 [to She 2]: Don’t come out, there’s a guy in here.
He: Don’t worry about me, come on out. [Smiles to self at his little quip. Zips up, heads to sink.]
She 2: [washes hands at sink. Does not look at self in mirror.]
He: It’s no problem, I know you’re not …
She 2 [stepping mercilessly on He‘s line]: We’re not looking at you anyway.
[Exit She 2. He heads for the door.]
He [addressing crowd of Shes waiting in line outside men’s bathroom]: Come on in, the coast is clear.
[Exeunt]