i think i’m allowed to be confused right now, k?

Nurse

Try to have a little perspective, hon.

Juliet

try to have some compassion, hon! nothing will make me feel better until i see romeo again.

Nurse

Okay, okay, quit cryin’, girl. I know where he is. I’ll go find him for you.

Juliet

you will?? THANK YOU! here, give him my . and tell him to hurry!

[Scene 3]

Romeo has checked into Friar Laurence’s Church.

Friar Laurence

You here, Romeo? —FL

Romeo

Yes, I’m hiding out. What’s going to happen to me? Am I going to die?

Friar Laurence

You’re being exiled from Verona. —FL

Romeo

That’s worse than death!

Friar Laurence

Really? You killed someone! —FL

Romeo

It is worse! It means I’ll never see Juliet again.

Friar Laurence

You’re being overdramatic. —FL

Romeo

Ugh. You just don’t understand.

Nurse has checked into Friar Laurence’s Church.

Group text: Romeo, Nurse, Friar Laurence

Romeo

Nurse!!

Nurse

R? Wait…why are we texting?

Romeo

I can’t be heard talking about Juliet. How is she? Does she hate me? What did she say?

Nurse

Boy, she’s just crying and crying. And keeps asking for ya.

Romeo

OMG, what have I done? I want to die.

Friar Laurence

SNAP OUT OF IT! You can’t kill yourself. Nurse, tell Juliet that Romeo is on his way. —FL

Nurse

I’ll go right now. R, she wanted me to give you something. Leaving it here for you. TT4N!

Romeo

Her ring! I feel so much better.

Friar Laurence

You better go now. Don’t waste time. —FL

[Scene 4]

Group text: Paris, Capulet, Lady Capulet

Paris

Any luck yet with Juliet?

Capulet

I’m sorry, Paris, but we’ve been a little busy lately.

Paris

NP. I understand. With Tybalt dead and all that.

K, good night. Tell Juliet I say hello.

Lady Capulet

Of course, Paris. I’ll talk to her tomorrow. She’s locked herself in her room right now. Love, LC.

Capulet

Don’t worry. Juliet will do what her father says.

Can you be ready to marry her in three days?

Paris

Absolutely!

Capulet

It’s settled then. We’ll talk to her in the meantime. See you later!

[Scene 5]

Romeo has checked into the Grounds Below Juliet’s Balcony.

Romeo

Juliet, tonight was great. But it’s morning. So I’m leaving before I get killed.

Juliet

no! don’t go yet.