Monday. 20:00 pm. Mr. and Mrs. Khoza are in their living room, silently watching TV. The atmosphere is heavy with tension. Mrs. Khoza is eating popcorns out of a bowl. Mr. Khoza looks at his wife and tries to speak but something tells him not to.

Mrs. Khoza abruptly laughs at the comedian’s joke on TV. Mr. Khoza is annoyed.

Mr. KHOZA: I’m taking her back. She’s my blood after all.

Mrs. Khoza is silent.

COMEDIAN ON TV: The other day I went to work and found my boss eating peanuts, so I asked him, ‘Why are you eating my salary?’ Guess what, the following day I was fired!

 Mrs. Khoza and the audience laugh uncontrollably. Mr. Khoza snatches the remote from the table and turns off the TV.

Mrs. KHOZA (angry): What do you think you’re doing? I’m watching!

Mr. KHOZA: What? You are watching these stupid jokes? Don’t you have serious issues to deal with?!

Mrs. KHOZA: Oh please, don’t make your issues mine.

Mr. KHOZA: Goodness, are you kidding? You know what… I can’t… I can’t stand this childish behaviour!

Throws the remote on the sofa, then walks away.

Mrs. KHOZA: Argh, whatever! (she picks the remote, turns the TV on and continues watching.)