Sit com about family obligations and dementia
1. Scene: care home and car parked in front 2. Scene: Inside care home Talking to nurse… Dad: We flew here at considerable expense (used up our air miles) Wife: To be with grandpapa. We love him so much Daughter: oh dearest grandpapa Wife: And spend our valuable time with him this xmas (my god we’ve been so busy in the lab) Mother in law: … and because his family expect my son-in-law to do his share (whispers: i.e. disrupting our holiday) Daughter whispers: oh my god look at him he looks like a leper Mother: sshh! 3. nurse: his dementia is very severe. He doesnt know what’s happening or who you are Dad: oh dear, well we are taking him out for a special treat. Mother in law: Shopping to a designer outlet followed by a meal in a designer restaurant. and we’ve booked a table. Daughter: mama I want to buy that dress Mother (whispers): I know darling, just be patient — 4. Dad: put him in a wheelchair and we can wheel him around nurse: maybe an hour is sufficient for him Mother in law: Only an hour? we can’t do much shopping in that time (whisper: what a pain!) nurse: His dementia is very advanced now and he can’t do much, or stay out long Mother: oh we’ll be ok (whisper: he’ll have to put up with it) Daughter: lets go — 5. 10 mins later… Scene: in the car Daughter: when do we get to the designer outlet? Mother: not far now darling Daughter: I’m bored and there’s a bad smell Dad: what is that rotting smell? Like soil/ somebody stepped in something? Mother in law: it’s grandpapa Mother: he’s wearing nappies Mother in law: Is he? what?!? Daughter: This is gross! I don’t want him in this car Mother in law: and now he’s fallen asleep, and he’s dribbling all over the seats! — 6. 30 mins later… Scene: In car park at the designer outlet Mother: What are we going to do? Dad: I can’t get him out of the car, he’s like in a coma Mother in law: Is he dead? (wishes) Mother: well our darling daughter must get that dress Daughter: mama it’s a limited edition and they might have sold out hurry up! Mother in law: ok darling don’t worry we’re sorting it out Mother: And the smell… oh god Dad: I can’t move him… Mother in law: Let’s take him back Mother: Yes let’s Mother in law: smiles —— 7. Scene: inside the care home nurse: back already? Dad: yes he’s asleep and … I think has had a toilet related accident nurse: oh that’s normal Mother: So we’ll leave him with you… ok?…bye! Mother in law: bye… and oh happy xmas! — 8. Scene: in front of care home, driving off fast in the car Mother: Please open the window Mother in law: Now we can do our shopping in peace and relax. Daughter: And go for that meal! Yes I’m famished Dad: And no-one can say I didnt do my bit Mother: That’s true. Mother in law: Now - let’s get on with our holidays! Daughter: Yes let’s !!!
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