“The Unexpected Guest”

(The scene is set in a small café. Sarah, the owner, is wiping down the counter. The door swings open and a stranger, Alex, walks in.)

Sarah: Hi, welcome to my café. What can I get you?

Alex: Just a coffee, please.

Sarah: Coming right up.

(Sarah hands Alex a cup of coffee. As he takes a sip, he notices a painting on the wall.)

Alex: That’s a beautiful painting. Who’s the artist?

Sarah: I am.

Alex: You’re talented.

Sarah: Thanks. I needed something to do after I lost my job.

Alex: I know how that feels.

Sarah: Yeah? What happened to you?

Alex: I used to be a musician, but I had to stop playing after an accident.

Sarah: I’m so sorry.

Alex: Thanks. But I’ve been looking for a new passion. Maybe I’ll find it here.

Sarah: (smiling) Maybe you will.