Grateful

Lindsay and Murray are an attractive couple who are content to spend their time together reading the weekend newspaper at a popular cafe. Their quiet and nondescript behaviour sets them apart in a room full of warmth, excitement and camaraderie. A passing waitress disrupts their repetitive routine of cigarettes, coffee, and newspapers with the standard check-in – “Is everything all right here?” The vagueness of the question plants a seed of doubt in Lindsay’s mind. Looking at Murray as he continues to read his paper without missing a beat, she is chilled by the fear that he has lost his love for her. Confused by this thought, she reaches out and surprises him with her sudden desire for reassurance. Unaware of her fears, Murray is at first annoyed by her unsolicited attention. However, her persistence hits its intended mark. Overwhelmed by her immediacy, Murray feels the dormant sensuality that lies within him awaken and take over. The cacophony of the cafe gives way to the lullaby of the two lovers renewing their passion for each other. She releases Murray and innocently returns to her own newspaper. Embarrassed and slightly disoriented, Murray is left to wonder what all the fuss was about. After all, everything is all right here. Maybe too all right.