Totally Committed, a short play
Script by: Michael Licwinko
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CHARACTERS
Stevie, female
Jordan, male
Note:Actors can be any age, just so long as it’s believable that the female has had a sexual life and has been celibate for almost a decade. Diverse casting is encouraged.
TIME
2001
SETTING
Stevie’s apartment. The only necessary set piece is a couch (or a bed if the play is set in the bedroom).
1.
(Lights up on JORDAN and STEVIE, some clothes off, kissing and groping. Jazz plays in the b.g. STEVIE moans)
JORDAN
Oh, yeah. Feels good. Feels sooo goooood.
STEVIE
Jordan, stop.
JORDAN
Can’t stop.
STEVIE
Please stop.
JORDAN
Don’t wanna stop.
(STEVIE pushes JORDAN with such force that he rolls across the floor)
What?!!
STEVIE
(covering her breasts with her shirt)
I can’t.
JORDAN
You have to.
STEVIE
I do not.
JORDAN
But, you promised.
STEVIE
My promise to the Lord is stronger.
JORDAN
If he were sitting here with the raging stiffo I have, he’d be saying, ‘Stevie, grabbeth thy rod and leadeth me to salvation. Giveth me salvation. Stroketh me to ejaculation.’
2.
STEVIE
This is no joking matter.
JORDAN
Who’s joking? You can’t leave me in this condition.
STEVIE
I felt a shooting pain. It was a sign.
JORDAN
It was pleasure. The intense kind. You just can’t tell the difference after all these years.
STEVIE
I know the difference. It started when you touched me down there.
JORDAN
Down there could use a little touching. I’m surprised your clit hasn’t divorced you for neglect.
STEVIE
I take my vow very seriously. And so does my clit.
JORDAN
Is that why your hand made a bee-line for my dick?
STEVIE
I’m not immune to temptation. Just because I’m celibate doesn’t mean I’m not human.
JORDAN
Stevie, you haven’t masturbated in nine years. I question your humanness.
STEVIE
I pray. Especially when it’s throbbing like it is now. Pray with me.
JORDAN
Let me do a laying of the hands. Isn’t that what Jesus did to relieve to pain?
STEVIE
I know Jesus. You’re not Jesus.
3.
(JORDAN plays a sexy song on his phone)
I don’t think that’s a good idea.
JORDAN
We always dance to this song.
STEVIE
This is different.
JORDAN
What about the ring?
STEVIE
It’s beautiful.
JORDAN
It’s commitment.
STEVIE
Yes, it is.
JORDAN
So?
STEVIE
I just don’t think we should dance, Jordan.
JORDAN
Forget the music, then. Talk to me. Don’t look at me like that. That ring is supposed to be my ticket to the Promised Land.
STEVIE
I’ve had a change of heart.
JORDAN
You had what, Cruella?
STEVIE
Don’t be mean.
JORDAN
When did you have this revelation?
4.
STEVIE
The other day. And I owe it all to you, sweetheart.
JORDAN
Don’t blame me for your fit of temporary insanity.
STEVIE
I’m not crazy. This is about fulfillment. Our fulfillment.
JORDAN
(Taking her in his arms)
Then let me start fulfilling.
STEVIE
I’m talking spiritual.
JORDAN
Excuse me, but I’ve had enough spirit to fill ten heavens. You promised me some sex and I want it now!
STEVIE
God will forgive you for that lie.
JORDAN
Did I say intercourse? Did I?
STEVIE
No, but I naturally thought so.
JORDAN
Sex is comprised of many activities, if you recall. None of which I’ve been able to enjoy for sex—I mean, six—months. Six agonizingly loooong months.
STEVIE
I never forced you into anything.
JORDAN
Granted, but you did say that once we were totally committed to each other, we could commence with touching, caressing and kissing, right?
STEVIE
Yes.
5.
JORDAN
Baby, I’m tired of taking matters into my own hand. I’ve had the patience of, of—
STEVIE
Job.
JORDAN
Yeah, Job. And I’d say that ring you accepted tonight—accepted willingly, I might add—that’s about as totally committed as two people can get, wouldn’t you say?
STEVIE
Why are you questioning me like a criminal?
JORDAN
Because what you’re doing to me is a crime. Do you agree with my last statement?
STEVIE
Yes, I do, Mister Mason.
JORDAN
Very funny. Listen, if you go back on this, what’s next?
STEVIE
Like what?
JORDAN
Before your condition—
STEVIE
Celibacy is not a condition. It’s a privilege.
JORDAN
Fine. Before your privilege, what was your favorite thing about sex?
STEVIE
You know.
JORDAN
Humor me.
6.
STEVIE
Oral sex.
JORDAN
What if you decide next year that it’s disgusting?
STEVIE
Never happen. You don’t know how much I loved it.
JORDAN
See, you said loved. Past tense. You’ve already changed your mind.
STEVIE
Oh, sweetheart, I can’t wait for the moment we put our mouths to work.
JORDAN
This is torture. To love someone more than the world and not be able to touch them.
STEVIE
It’ll be worth the wait. You’ll see. Besides, we’re more than just sex, aren’t we?
JORDAN
It’s not natural to suppress these feelings.
STEVIE
It’s what made you so special, though. You saw beyond the physical.
JORDAN
Everybody told me I was nuts to go along with this, but I said, “Nope, I know what I’m doing. We have a pact. Appetizers before the ‘I do,’ the main course after.” Baby, I haven’t eaten a full meal in six months and I’m hungry.
STEVIE
Oh, but how good that first mouthful is going to taste. And all the ones after it. Listen, I know it’s hard. (giggles) Sorry. You said you understood why I wanted to wait.
7.
JORDAN
Easy for you. You’re not human, remember?
STEVIE
That’s not true.
JORDAN
Anybody who can go ten years without sex...
STEVIE
I told you I pray.
JORDAN
I know, I know. Which means you’ve questioned your decision.
STEVIE
Not giving in has made me stronger.
JORDAN
Lucky me. You promised physical contact when we committed. You’ve changed your mind without consulting me, and now I have to suffer until we get married.
STEVIE
It’ll be easier for you if you see it as something besides suffering.
JORDAN
Let’s elope. Tonight. There’s got to be a state close by that will marry us.
STEVIE
No. We’re sticking to our plan. Jordan?
JORDAN
(pouting) What?
STEVIE
You say you understand my faith, but do you?
JORDAN
Something about being used by men.
8.
STEVIE
Bingo. And the solution was the commitment I made to Jesus Christ. I know that whomever I’m destined to share my life with will see this greatness that surrounds me, and enlarges itself every moment of my life. Selah.
JORDAN
Jesus never went back on his word.
STEVIE
Is something else bothering you? About us, I mean.
JORDAN
Not a thing. You know you’re the only woman I’ve ever wanted to marry. Ever.
STEVIE
Then what’s another six months compared to decades together?
JORDAN
What about kissing? Kissing is not a bad thing.
STEVIE
It’s a wonderful thing. One of the most intimate acts two people can share.
JORDAN
How about one teeny, tiny kiss to commemorate our commitment?
STEVIE
Just one? I don’t know.
JORDAN
I know you have a heart.
STEVIE
Well, it is a special occasion.
(They kiss. Jordan caresses her breast. She puts her hand near his penis, but instantly pulls it away and ends the kiss)
You said just a kiss.
9.
JORDAN
Your hand was on a journey, too.
STEVIE
God, but you’re a great kisser.
JORDAN
I want to sleep with you tonight.
STEVIE
Jordan.
JORDAN
I mean just sleep.
STEVIE
And you wonder why I insist on no contact. Look where this is heading.
JORDAN
But, just now, the kiss, you liked it. Loved it, even. You can’t tell me you can turn it off for six more months, just like that.
STEVIE
I must avoid the temptation.
JORDAN
I want the real reason you changed your mind.
STEVIE
About two years ago I met this guy, a real ladies’ man so I was shocked when he stuck around. We’d been dating about seven months when he said he’d finally found the woman he wanted buried next to him.
JORDAN
How romantic.
STEVIE
It was the way he said it.
JORDAN
Whatever.
10.
STEVIE
Anyway, we kissed and before I knew it, his head was between my legs.
JORDAN
You were naked?! With a man?!
STEVIE
Quit making fun. I was ashamed of my behavior and stopped it right away. I told him there’d be no more until the wedding and that was the last time I saw him. I shouldn’t be surprised, really. My point is, just because you say you’re committed, it doesn’t mean...
JORDAN
But, I gave you a ring.
STEVIE
If you can wait until the wedding, then I’ll know you were sincere. There’s no better way to show your love.
JORDAN
Physical contact between two people as they grow closer is completely natural. More, it’s totally essential.
STEVIE
What you say makes perfect sense. The answer is still no.
JORDAN
Then I want my ring back.
STEVIE
You’re not serious.
JORDAN
I’m not leaving without it.
STEVIE
What has happened to you?
JORDAN
Me? You’re the one denying us an essential element in our relationship.
11.
STEVIE
Leaving would be the biggest mistake of your life.
JORDAN
I can’t live with this new arrangement.
STEVIE
Are you really leaving?
JORDAN
No contact?
(STEVIE shakes her head. JORDAN opens the door)
STEVIE
See, I was right. You’re just like all the others.
JORDAN
None of the others stayed this long. Or gave you a ring.
STEVIE
No, but they left just the same. (long pause) I’m going to bed. Alone. Will I hear from you tomorrow? (pause) I love you, Jordan. You’re very special. In my eyes and His.
JORDAN
Yeah, you’re special, too.
STEVIE
It’ll be worth it, you’ll see. Just put your faith in the Lord.
(JORDAN glances back at STEVIE and leaves. STEVIE leans against the door and slides to a crouching position. She closes her eyes and puts a couple of fingers on her clitoris as the lights fade to black)
THE END
Submitted: February 03, 2021
© Copyright 2021 Michael Licwinko. All rights reserved.
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