Another sketch from me! I'm struggling with how to best word the ending as it seems a little long winded at the moment so any help or feedback would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance! Q
Scene 1. Int. Psychic’s Tent 19:00]
A WOMAN AND A PSYCHIC ARE SITTING AROUND A TABLE. THE WOMANS MOBILE PHONE, HOUSE KEYS AND PURSE ARE ON THE TABLE. THERE IS ALSO A CRYSTAL BALL ON THE TABLE WHICH THE PSYCHIC HAS HER HANDS ON AND IS LOOKING INTO.
PSYCHIC
My dear, I’m looking into my crystal ball and I’m seeing many things.
WOMAN
Is it my friend? She passed away a few months ago.
PSYCHIC
Oh, my dear, I am so sorry. From what I am getting, it is safe to say that life is getting better for you my sweetheart.
THE PSYCHIC LOOKS INTO HER CRYSTAL BALL
PSYCHIC
I can see a key to a door, this is good news, very good news, you will be moving house in the very near future and life will be good.
WOMAN
But…
PSYCHIC INTERUPTS HER
PSYCHIC
One moment my child, I am seeing something else. I can see [PAUSES] a phone. You will be contacted soon with news that will change your life forever.
WOMAN
But…
PSYCHIC INTERUPTS HER AGAIN
PSYCHIC
Hang on, there is something else, I’m seeing a purse, you will be coming in to money-very soon! Sooner than you may think, life really is to be very good for you my dear.
WOMAN
This is a load of old bull. You’re just naming the things you can see through your crystal ball on the table!
PSYCHIC
Do you doubt my powers young lady? I must warn you that this lack of trust will result in severe consequences.
THE WOMAN STANDS UP AND WALKS OUT
Scene 2. Ext. Psychic’s Tent 19:03]
WOMAN
I’m not paying for this, what a load of shit.
THE WOMAN LEAVES THE TENT. AS SHE IS WALKING AWAY HER PHONE RINGS-SHE ANSWERS IT.
WOMAN
Hello.
VOICE
Hey, I’ve got some bad news. It’s the house, it’s burnt down, there’s nothing left, just a pile of smouldering ash.
WOMAN
Oh my goodness, this is awful. [SHE SUDDENLY REALISES SOMETHING] Oh no, I didn’t renew the insurance.
THE WOMAN STOMPS ANGRILY BACK TO THE TENT
Scene 3. Int. Psychic’s Tent 19:05]
WOMAN
I thought you said my life was going to get better. I knew you were a hoax, I’ve just had a call to tell me my house has burnt down.
PSYCHIC
My dear, didn’t I tell you would receive a call that would change your life?
WOMAN
Yeah, but…
PSYCHIC
And didn’t I say that you would be moving house in the near future.
WOMAN
Yeah, but this isn’t through choice and what about coming into money-I’m gonna need to after this, I’m not even insured.
PSYCHIC
Ok, so that bit I kind of guessed-I always try to be optimistic. I should have known that getting your insurance renewed was gonna be a bit of a long shot if you were stupid enough to leave the gas on.
END