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For anyone who read the first one (which I doubt many did) Here's scene two.

It would be really nice to have some feedback this time. Even if you didn't like it. So... Yeah.

To Dream the Lonely Dream, Act I, Scene II

(Adam steps onto the plane. Everyone is sitting in his or her seat. The plane is rather crowded. Adam is carrying a small duffel bag and runs up to the steward at the plane’s door)

Steward: Sir? May I see your ticket?

Adam: (A little out of breath) Huh? Oh. Yeah, here.

Steward: Thank you. Seat twenty-nine F.

Adam: Thanks.

(Adam moves toward his seat and becomes nervous because he is the only one still standing. He gets closer and sees his seat. He also sees Eve sitting in between two empty seats in his row.)

Eve: Hey. Looks like we get to finish that conversation after all.

Adam: Wow. Uh, I suppose we do.

Eve: Oh. Which seat do you want?

Adam: Well, if it isn’t too much trouble, I wouldn’t mind sitting by the window.

Eve: Sure.

(Eve stands up and moves into the aisle. Adam slides into his seat and puts his bag under him)

Adam: So, where were we anyway? I guess I forgot.

Eve: Well, how about we start with our names. I’m Eve. (Holds out hand)

Adam: Adam. (Shakes her hand)

Eve: Nice to meet you, Adam. I believe we left off with where you were planning on staying in Anchorage.

Adam: Oh, right, right. Uh, well, like I said, I haven’t really made any arrangements.

Eve: So, then you haven’t made, like, any reservations at a hotel?
Adam: No.

(The beep from the intercom goes off)

Stewardess: Attention, Ladies and gentlemen. If you will kindly look to the front we will go over the safety protocols.

Adam: Ugh. I almost hate these things.

Eve: Almost?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, I know they’re important but, you really only need to hear them once.

Eve: Also, if you missed the speech there’s a pamphlet in the seat.

Adam: Yeah. That too.

Eve: Should we continue?

Adam: Nah, let’s wait till it’s over.

(The stewardess finishes with the presentation. The plane takes off)

Adam: So, you haven’t told me much about yourself. Why are you going to Anchorage?

Eve: Well, I… just needed a vacation. My family owns a lodge kind-of out in the mountains, away from civilization. Since no one was using it I asked if I could stay there for a little while.

Adam: Just one of those moments where you needed to up and leave?

Eve: (A little depressed) Yeah. Pretty much. (Falls into a deep concentration)

Adam: Hmm. I know those moments. (Notices Eve’s deep concentration and opens a magazine to see what will be movie will be playing)

Stewardess: Excuse me, we will be starting the movie soon. Would you like to buy some headphones?

Eve: (Concentration broken) Huh? Uhh…

Adam: That’s okay, Eve, you can use my set. (To stewardess) I’ll take a set. How much?

Stewardess: Two dollars.

(Adam takes a five-dollar bill out of his pocket and she gives him three one-dollar bills and the headset)

Adam: Thanks.

(The stewardess walks off to the next row)

Eve: You didn’t have to do that.

Adam: I know. I just thought it would be nice. Besides I think the movie might be good. The title sounds familiar.

Eve: Really? I hope so or your out two bucks.

Adam: Yeah. (Hesitates slightly, like he wants to ask her something) Uh… could I get by to use the restroom? I’d like to go before the movie starts.

Eve: Oh, sure. You know, I think we need to talk about you always running off to the restroom.

(Adam slides out into the aisle and starts walking to the lavatory)

Adam: When I get back.

Eve: It’s a date.