plz. it’s not quite daylight.
Romeo
You’re right. I’m coming back. I never want the night to end.
Juliet
me neither. 
Nurse
J! Your 
is coming to check on you! You in danger, girl.
Juliet
shoot. you’ve got to get going. my mom is on her way. ttyl! 
Romeo
Okay. Juliet! Even though things are crazy 
now, think of all the stories we’ll have to tell later on. TTYS!
Lady Capulet
Yoo-hoo! Juliet, you awake? Love, Mom.
Juliet
mooom. i don’t feel so well. 
Lady Capulet
Oh, honey. Are you going to stay in there and cry forever? Your tears won’t bring Tybalt back. Love, Mom.
Juliet
easy for you to say. i can’t stop crying.
Lady Capulet
Are you crying for your cousin? Or are you really crying for that horrible Romeo? Love, Mom.
ugh, mom doesn’t get anything. romeo is not a villain! if only she knew the truth…
i’ve got to find a way to fix this mess.
Juliet
gee, mom, you’re right. he is horrible. i wish i could make everything right.
Lady Capulet
Don’t worry, sweetie. Your mom is on top of it. 
I plan on sending someone to find Romeo and poison his drink. We’ll finally have justice. Love, Mom.
And…more good news! 
Your father has arranged for you to marry Paris 
in three days! Isn’t that wonderful?! Love, Mom.
Juliet
mom, how can i marry someone i don’t even know? 
tell dad to forget it.
Lady Capulet
Why don’t you tell him yourself, in that case? We’ll get the Nurse too. Love, Mom.
Group text: Lady Capulet, Juliet, Capulet, Nurse
Lady Capulet
I told your daughter your news and, well, Juliet, why don’t you tell him what you told me. Love, LC.
Juliet
i won’t marry paris. it’s as simple as that. 
Capulet
Excuse me? 
Aren’t you happy about this match? Aren’t you thankful? There’s no better man you could possibly marry!
Juliet
i am NOT happy or thankful for any of this. i WON’T marry him. 
Capulet
You will be at the church 
in three days to marry Paris. And that! is! final, young lady!
Juliet
plz, i am begging you, dad! do not make me do this. 
Capulet
I can’t even talk to you anymore.
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