Subj: Trouble -- 1
Date: 2/5/99
From: QuentinsLady

Characters

Quentin He runs the family business. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He's 6' tall.

Barnabas He's a businessman. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He's 6' tall.

Angelique She runs a bookstore. She has blonde hair and blue blue eyes. She's 5' tall.

Robin She's Quentin's secretary. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She's 5'6" tall.

Joey She runs a business. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. She's 5'6" tall.

Jeb He works with Angelique. He has blond hair and blue eyes. He's 6' tall.

Jonique She works in a barber shop. she has brown hair and brown eyes. She's 5'8" tall.

Act 1 Scene 1

(Quentin's office. Enter Barnabas. He sees Robin at her desk. He stares at her. She smiles at him.)

Robin Hello. May I help you?

Barnabas I'm here to see Quentin.

Robin Do you have an appointment?

Barnabas No. But if...

Robin I'm sorry but Mr. Collins doesn't see anyone without an appointment.

Barnabas If you'll be so kind as to announce my presence I'm sure he'll see me.

Robin May I have your name?

Barnabas Tell Quentin that Barnabas Collins is here to see him. (She stares at him) Did I say something wrong?

Robin No. I...Just a moment Mr. Collins. (She stands and enters Quentin's office. She comes back) Please go in. (He starts past her) I'm sorry.

Barnabas If you truly are sorry then you'll join me for dinner. (He takes her hand and kisses it. She smiles as he turns it over and kisses the palm. She shivers) Will you do me the honor?

Robin Yes. Thank you. (He lets her hand go and enters the office. Quentin is sitting behind the desk. He looks at Barnabas as he closes the door.)

Quentin Well?

Barnabas I arrived too late. She married another man.

Quentin Thank you for trying. (They smile) So what do you think of my secretary?

Barnabas I think you made a good choice.

Quentin And she's having dinner with you. Right?

Barnabas If everything goes well she just may end up as dessert. If I'm lucky.

Quentin If you're lucky? You always have luck.

Barnabas If she doesn't show up to work then don't worry. She's happy.

Quentin Or dead. (Barnabas laughs)

Barnabas Then she'll go happy. I will be in touch with you tomorrow.

Quentin Ok. (Barnabas exits. Quentin starts reading a file. Barnabas enters the outer office. Robin looks up.)

Barnabas Are you ready?

Robin Sure. (She stands and they exit.)

Act 1 Scene 2

(Robin's Apartment. Enter Robin and Barnabas. He unlocks her door and hands her the key.)

Barnabas I enjoyed myself.

Robin I did too. (She smiles at him and he kisses her cheek)

Barnabas Goodnight. (He turns to go. She taps him on the shoulder. He turns and she kisses him passionately. They exit into her apartment.