Aurora Magazine 2018

KYLE (KYLE begins to lay out the needle, the iv, and the cleaning equipment on the table.) We should really get this started. MARSHALL (MARSHALL scoffs at KYLE’s reaction.) “We?” This isn’t a tango. There’s no “we.” You’d rather give a man his poison than talk about religion? You’re a millennial for God’s sake, tell me your important opinion. KYLE (KYLE continues getting the equipment ready.) I don’t belong to a religion. MARSHALL There’s that millennial bullshit, boy! But, that’s not what I asked. I asked if you believe in Heaven. KYLE I believe in Hell. MARSHALL (MARSHALL nods, approvingly.) I like you, boy. I believe in Hell too. Do you think innocent men get sent to Hell? KYLE You’re the religious one here, you should know God doesn’t make mistakes. MARSHALL

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