2023 Playwriting Every Day in November - Day 18

DETECTIVE

I know she did it. I know it.

PARTNER

So let’s prove it.

DETECTIVE

I don’t know how! Because there’s no body, there’s no evidence. There’s just her.

PARTNER

Maybe it wasn’t just her.

DETECTIVE

You mean… someone helped her?

PARTNER

If I found myself in a situation like this, I’d ask for help.

DETECTIVE

If… I bet you got into loads of trouble when you were young.

PARTNER

Nothing you could ever prove. Because when I did get in trouble, I got by with a little help from my friends.

DETECTIVE

So, who are girlies friends?

PARTNER

You probably want to go way back. This guy did a number on her. They were together for a while. Whoever would be willing to help her would’ve had to known her before. College probably… look at old roommates.

DETECTIVE

I’m glad your on our side.

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