VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

INT. HOTEL GAME ROOM—DAY

Claudia and her father sit across from each other, interview style. The bag of puzzle pieces rests on the table between them.

DAD

Do you have to tape this?

CLAUDIA

Yes.

DAD

I’d rather you didn’t.

CLAUDIA

I’d rather you hadn’t disappeared.

DAD

Fair enough.

Dad stretches. He’s trying to stay calm, but his hands are shaking.

DAD (CONT’D)

What do you want to know?

CLAUDIA

Are you gay?

DAD

Not going to ease into this with a little small talk?

CLAUDIA

No. Are you gay?

DAD

Yes.

CLAUDIA

Can you say it?

DAD

What do you want, Claudia?

CLAUDIA

I want you to say it.

She crosses her arms.

DAD

Sweetie, I want to talk to you, but I need you to—

Claudia stands up and slams her hands down on the table.

CLAUDIA

I don’t care about what you need! What about what I need?!

Dad sits there for a moment, staring at her. Finally, he takes a deep breath.

DAD

You’re right. This conversation is for you. What do you need?

CLAUDIA

Answers.

DAD

Okay. Then just sit back down and . . .

He gestures to the bag of puzzle pieces on the table.

DAD (CONT’D)

We can do the puzzle and I’ll answer your questions.

Claudia thinks for a moment. Finally, she nods and sits back down. Dad dumps out the pieces and begins sorting.