Play-a-Day Monday

Worried Shoes

A little boy is sitting on the

edge of his bed, he has his

pajamas on and also a pair

of shoes. His mother enters.

Mother:

Hey, darling. Why don't you take off those shoes and climb into bed?

Ryan:

I can't, Mama.

Mother:

Why not?

Ryan:

Because, Katie's not home yet.

Mother:

What does your sister being out have to do with you having shoes on?

Ryan:

Well... [Pause] These are my worried shoes.

Mother:

Your worried shoes?

Ryan:

Yes, whenever I worry about something, I have to wear them. [Pause] And I'll worry until Katie is home and safe.

Mother looks at Ryan and

smiles. Lights slowly fade.