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An Unfortunate Pas De Deux (Natalie Gallagher)

Photo: Pssst. Dude. Dude! Move over.

Lipstick: What's your problem?

Photo: I just heard her come in, and she hasn't looked at me yet today.

Lipstick: Ok...

Photo: And she usually does every morning? I'm, like, the stand in for Andrew? Since he's been gone forever? And I'm of their first date?

Lipstick: Oh, um...

Photo: What? Got a problem? Anything named vicious trollop would be against monogamy, I guess.

Lipstick: Whoa, whoa, back off man. I didn't say shit to you, just happen to be stuck in the same drawer.

Photo: You're damn right. I've been around for years. I'm treasured. Your type never lasts long.

Lipstick: So you're saying you can't handle drawer monogamy with me? Well hell, you're just making this so fun!

Photo: I'm not here for fun. I'm a serious memento of a joyous occasion, and I just want her to see I'm available for observation!

Lipstick: Dude, it's over.

Photo: Well talking to you sucks too.

Lipstick: No. Andy. It's over.

Photo: What the f --

[The drawer opens. She reaches in, clearly aiming for the lipstick, but sees the photo in the way. She picks it up, pauses a moment, rips it in half and drops it back in before closing the drawer]

Photo: -- uck?

Lipstick: Looks like we're stuck together. Don't you dare go blaming this on my name, either. Your beloved all-American Andy cheated on her. Please turn around so I can't see his face, mmmmk?