Angie and Ellen

Setting: Department store - both are “lost”

Narrator: Chief is in the department store purchasing new clothing and necessities following his momentous break out on the ward. However, during this process, he becomes lost and eventually bumps into a teenage girl, who is also lost in the store.

Chief: Hello. Do you work here, because its seems I cannot find the clothing section.

Mona: Sorry, no I don’t work, I’m just here to purchase some dinner for tonight, but I’m also lost myself. By the way, my name is Mona.

Chief: Hello Mona, my name is Chief Bromden and I have come a long way from Oregon and am unfamiliar with department stores, as it’s been a long time since I’ve been outside the ward. I feel like I’m both mentally and literally lost in this new world.

Mona: I could say the same, since, I too am conflicted. I can’t decide whether to just be myself or use people to fit in and become popular. Sometimes I don’t even know that I’m using people to the point in which I hurt those I like or even love.

Chief: Maybe we can help each other through our problems. I can help you find the food you need, and you can help me find some acceptable clothing. On the way to finding how to get out of this store together, we can mentally get out of this “store” as well.

Mona: I would be able to help you adjust to the outside world, considering you haven’t been apart of society in a while.

Chief: And I could help you overcome the pressures of the Combine. I also allowed myself to be pushed around and told what to do. Luckily, I was helped by a dear friend, McMurphy and I strayed from my title “deaf and dumb.” He taught me that inner confidence and laughter is what gives people strength and unity with those around them.

Mona: I guess I’ll figure it out as I go. Your advice will guide me in the right direction in the future, and I will try to be myself in lieu of being society’s image of a young teenager. And as for you, I suggest starting a new life and moving on from life in the ward.

The two arrive at the exit and say their goodbyes, going their separate ways.