SOON
Prepare yourself. This story will make you cry tears of joy.
Writer Drew Hubbard uses only two pages to setup and deliver a truly heart-warming and gut-wrenching story that answers an afterlife question we all hope is true and will leave you reaching for the tissue box.
As we open in a hospital room, two elderly, gay men spend what will soon be their last moment together reminiscing about times gone by, smiling at photos of their fifty-four years together. As Aden comes across one particular photo of them near a wood cabin on a sandy beach some 30 years ago, the dying Joe reaches out, squints at the photo then quietly let’s go of his life.
When he opens his eyes, he finds he is now back inside that same cozy, wood cabin, with a gentle Angel is only guest. The Angel consults a small, glass square, swipes his finger across it and…
JOE
The three of us came here. Ended up being our final... Best time ever.
Is this... I guess Heaven? Akhirah?
ANGEL
Almost. Joe Stuart-Kahn. Born 1945.
Married to Adnan. It says you met in 1967. All correct?
Joe takes a moment to remember. Surprised, he nods.
ANGEL
Any unfinished business?
Joe straight away looks at them, shakes his head.
ANGEL
In that case... Oh. Ohhhhhhh!
The Angel jumps up, stares at the glass square in disbelief.
JOE
What? Am I in the wrong place?
ANGEL
This is rare. He’s been waiting for you, Joe. Ever so excited.
JOE
Who? It’s not my ex, is it?
What is that unfinished business? Let’s just say that Joe is once again going to be reunited with his best friend and companion… this time forever.
“Soon” is an emotionally impactful read, and even at only 2 pages, it plays much longer in your mind and likely on screen. With two locations, a cast of 3 plus one special guest, this poignant story will resonate with almost all viewers of all ages.