Henry Page #2

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Club owner – Hey Mr. we’re nearing closing time, you can make one last order.

Henry – You know a few months back, my wife left me, I lost my job, and I lost the right to see my children every day. But you know what I didn’t expect to be worse, is being called a bozo.

Club owner – Look pal, I run a club, I’m not a shrink, see a doctor, its closing time, so you’ll have to leave.

Henry – Right, give me the bill.

Henry leaves the bar and wanders aimlessly through the town.

Random guy – Hey Mr. watch where you’re going.

Homeless man – Do you have any change.

Henry – How funny, I was going to ask you that, I’m broke.

Tube passenger – What is wrong with this guy, stop leaning on me.

Henry – I’m lost, I think I need to find a cab, taxi.

Taxi driver – Where are you going.

Henry – No where in the philosophical sense.

Taxi – You’re going to have to give me an address.

Henry – 33A Boston Drive, Boston Aby.

Taxi – No smoking, I’m going to have to ask you to stop smoking it’s the law.

Henry – What is wrong with everyone.

Taxi – What is the matter you don’t look well.

Henry – My wife left me, and I can’t see my two kids, I’ve lost my job and my money, can it get worse.

Taxi – It is a tough life, I can relate, I’m also divorced, but we never had children. I’ve been working as a Taxi driver thirty years, I’ve seen them all, people in worse place than you. You know what you need, you need to talk to someone.

Henry – Who would want to sit down and listen to my life problems.

Taxi – You can always pay someone, here we are, that will be thirty dollars.

Henry – Thanks, keep the change.

Henry makes his way into his rented apartment.

Henry – What do you mean I’ve been evicted.

Mr. Sheen – You haven’t bee paying your rent on time, sorry here is your eviction notice. You’ll have to pack your stuff and leave by midnight tonight.

Henry feels even more desperate, grabs his stuff, a few bits of clothes and makes his way out into the fogy badly lit streets.

Park security – Hey Mr. you can’t sleep here, move on, or I’ll have you forced out.

Henry – All right, just give me a moment.

Henry walks through the city and finds his old friend Max.

Max – Henry, what are you doing here.

Henry – I haven’t got anywhere to go can I stay the night.

Max - Of course you can, come in.

Henry – I promise I’ll leave as soon as I find somewhere permanent to stay.

Henry receives a call, Max informed Susan, that Henry is living with him.

Susan – Henry, it’s me can we talk.

Henry – Yes but not for too long, I have to be somewhere.

Henry is feeling depressed, the conversation seemed to last for hours. He finally makes his way to a health store where he purchases a health magazine.

Medical Centre – Hello, how can I help.

Henry – My name is Henry, I found your number in a magazine, you treat people with stress disorder, anxiety, basically mental health issues.

Medical Centre – Would you like to book an appointment with one of our psychologists.

Henry – Yes, I think I do, but I don’t have any money, well not a lot.

Medical Centre – Ok, I’m afraid this is a private clinic, all our psychologists charge an hourly rate, However, in some cases, if it is serious, we provide consultation at a reduced rate, it’s a government initiative.

Henry – Great, like I said I’m in a bit of a state, I need help.

Medical Centre – Of course, how about next week, four O’clock you can meet with one of our psychologists, Doctor Helen.

Henry arrives at the clinic, he is restless, can’t decide whether to sit or stand.

Medical receptionist – The doctor will see you now.

Doctor Helen – I see, I’ve treated many men in a similar situation as you. The first recommendation I make is to reduce the alcohol intake.

Henry – Well I might as well, I can’t afford to buy alcohol anymore.

Doctor Helen – When was the last time you spoke to your wife.

Henry – A couple of weeks ago, we’re not on good terms.

Doctor Helen – And your kids, do you speak to them often.

Henry – Not as often as I should, where is this leading to doctor.

Doctor Helen – You see Henry, the trouble you’re dealing with are life problems. Not a chemical imbalance, it’s not a medical issue that you may have inherited.

Henry – Can you prescribe me medication.

Doctor Helen – I could yes, but that will only solve the problem temporarily. You need to turn your life around.

Henry – I understand.

Doctor Helen – Do you have a hobby, were you good at sports, or painting as a child.

Henry – Neither, but I could do with a little bit of exercise.

Doctor Helen – How about dancing, do you enjoy watching dancers, would you like to learn to dance.

Henry – Well I guess I do.

Doctor Helen – Excellent, you need to do something creative, something that will take your mind of things. How about joining an evening class.?

Henry walks away from the appointment feeling a little better and yet he has that look of worry on his face.

Henry – Susan, it’s me, can I speak to the kids.

Susan – You can come after twelve, but don’t be late.

Henry takes the doctors advice and looks for an evening dance class.

Henry – Excuse me, am I at the right place.

Old lady – That depends on what you are here for, we run dance classes here.

Henry – Oh great, that’s what I’m here for, can I come in.

Old lady – Sure, you can wait inside, our dance teacher today is Sarah, she’ll be here in about ten minutes.

Sarah – Welcome everyone and well done for making it on time. Today we have a visitor. What is your name sir.?

Henry – Henry, I’d like to watch before I join in.

Sarah – Do you have any dancing experience.

Henry – I’m afraid I don’t, I’m a beginner.

Sarah – That’s ok, we all were beginners, ok everyone if you can choose a dance partner, we will start from the beginning.

Henry sits through the dance class for the duration, he is a little nervous at the prospect of dancing, but he is eager to start.

Henry – I was very impressed, I enjoyed watching your class, I’d like to take part, is there a joining fee.?

Sarah – You are welcome, there is a form to fill in, it will explain everything you need to know, here it is, take it away with you.

Henry visits his family over the weekend, he buys toys for his children to cheer them up.

Susan – Hello, Henry, the kids have been waiting for you.

Ted – Dad you’re back, I’ve missed you.

Lisa – Dad why do you have to go away.

Henry – Well me and mum have come to an agreement, but you’ll get to see me on a regular basis, I promise.

Ted – Mum has a new boyfriend, he visits everyday, he’s funny, he takes us out in his car sometimes, we go to the park.

Henry – Is that so.

Susan – Maybe I will introduce you to him.

Henry – No need, I should be going now, I have a meeting to attend.

Susan – Ok kids, go back to your bedrooms, it’s getting late.

Henry – Good night.

Lisa – Bye.

Henry leaves feeling a little sad.

Sarah – Welcome back, you can leave your belongings in the locker room.

Janine – Not bad Henry, you’ve got rhythm, maybe you were a dancer in a past life.

Henry – I doubt it.

Sarah – Henry, you’re a little stiff, have you tried loosening your grip, look like this.

Henry – Is this better.

Sarah – Here let me show you.

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