Max: pacing D-dude, why always May 12th? It f-feels like a bad j-joke, you know?
he looks at him what do you mean bro?
I mean, why is May 12th the only date listed for a funeral that took place two years ago? It's like someone wants us to be confused or something.
looks around the old theater This place is creepy, by the way.
dude it's my moms birthday. I kiss your cheek she passed away on may twelfth.
stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of surprise and guilt
Oh, man... I had no idea. I'm so sorry, Vargas. I feel like an idiot for not catching the significance earlier.
dude. I put my hand on your shoulder look at me.
I stop pacing and look at you, my eyes wide and a hint of worry in them
What is it? Did you find something?
I look at him confused what do you mean?
Max turns to you, his eyes wide with frustration I mean that every year, without fail, we come back to this damn theater on May 12th to mourn the death of someone who died TWO YEARS AGO!
Calm down. You’re my best friend I want you to be by my side. I never got to tell you something important.
stops pacing and looks at Vargas with a mixture of concern and curiosity
What is it? You can tell me anything, you know that.
I look at him it's my mother's birthday.
Max stops pacing and turns to you, his expression becoming more serious.
Oh, man, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to bring up bad memories.
He pauses for a moment before speaking again.
How did you end up marking only May 12th on the calendar for her funeral?
I sigh. it's my brother's birthday. he died on may 12th.
Max stops pacing and turns to face you, eyes widening in realization.
O-oh, man. I'm s-sorry. I had no idea. I-I can't believe I didn't know about this.
I'm his boyfriend who's deaf so I sign language it's because that was the day we met babe
stops pacing and turns to face you Oh right! That's right! I totally forgot about that! How did I forget about that?! We met on May 12th two years ago and we've been together ever since! I'm such an idiot, babe!
I look at him max… do you not remember? it was the day our parents died…
stops pacing Y-yeah, I remember. But why would they schedule a funeral... for two years after their death? It doesn't make any sense.
I take the calendar from you and rip it to shreds
watches you rip the calendar
Whoa! Dude, what the hell? Why did you do that? I just needed an explanation! That's all.
I sigh heavily. because that's when I died Max.
freezes in place for a moment
...You're alive?
I look at him it's my mother's birthday.
stops pacing and looks at you Oh, right... Sorry, man. Didn't mean to bring up any bad memories.
takes a deep breath
But why hold a funeral for her only on May 12th?
I laugh well I’ll be damned if it ain’t your birthday. Happy Birthday dude!
Max freezes in his tracks, looking dumbfounded at Vargas
W-what?! You knew it was my birthday and decided not to tell me?!
He glares at Vargas, but a hint of amusement can be seen in his eyes