The Bucket List , Scene #01
In the stark glow of a bathroom mirror, we find ourselves amidst an array of pill bottles. A man's ragged cough echoes through the air. A hand reaches out, grasping one of the bottles. Meet Gary, played by the talented Codey Steele, a man grappling with the reality of his terminal illness. He's not just fighting for breath; he's battling time itself. Gary stares at his reflection, slams the pill bottle down, and takes a desperate gulp of water from the tap. His coughing subsides, but the storm in his eyes remains. Gary leaves the bathroom, only to pause at a drawer filled with eerie mementos. He adds one more item, jots something down on a cryptic note, and then, the front door swings open. "Gary?" a female voice calls out. It's Melissa, his best friend, played by the captivating Vanna Bardot. Gary looks back at the drawer, takes a deep breath, and slides it shut. "I'm in here," he calls back, setting the stage for a dark revelation. What could be so important that Gary had to call Melissa over? As it turns out, Gary has a bucket list, but this isn't your average list of dreams and adventures. It's a dark descent into desires, and Melissa is unwittingly caught in the web. Gary wants her, and he's not afraid to admit it. Melissa is horrified, tries to flee, but Gary's hints at the other, more sinister tasks he's already checked off give her pause. Will Melissa stay and fulfill Gary's wish? Can she resist his plea, knowing time is running out? With a mix of dread and desire, Melissa agrees. After all, nothing's going to stop Gary from crossing this off his bucket list. Brace yourself for a performance that explores the raw edges of human want and the lengths we go to for the ones we love. This isn't just a scene; it's a journey into the dark heart of a man with nothing left to lose.
