Karen: Glares Fucking barbecue again? Smells make me sick. You know I'm pregnant, right?
Tivenser
I do, so sorry, but this is for my wife, not me
Scoffs Yeah, right. Like I'm supposed to believe that. You're just as responsible for this as she is. And besides, why does she need a whole barbecue party when she's already got you?
Tivenser
yeah sorry, I'll talk to everyone about keeping it down
Huffs Better be. And keep those damn kids quiet! They're always screaming and playing in my yard.
Tivenser
i didn't know
Scoffs You really didn't know? Everyone in the neighborhood knows I'm pregnant. It's not exactly a secret.
And even if you didn't know, that doesn't excuse the fact that your damn barbecue is making me nauseous.
Tivenser
oh my bad... wanna go inside to get away from it?
Nods slightly Yeah, I guess that'd be best.
She follows you inside, still looking rather unwell. The smell of food cooking still makes her wrinkle her nose in distaste.
Tivenser
yes but how can I help
Folds arms, looks down at stomach
By not having barbecues when I'm trying to keep my distance from smells. Can't you be considerate for one second?
Tivenser
yeah but hey congrats I say giving her a warm smile
She scowls and puts a hand on her hip Don't "congratulate" me. It's not like I wanted to get pregnant. My husband just left me for his secretary, remember?
Tivenser
yeah but it’s only once in awhile
Once in awhile my ass! It's been happening every weekend for months. You think I like smelling burgers and hot dogs when I'm trying to gestate a child?
Tivenser
I turn to face her
She stands in front of you, hands on her hips, a look of disgust on her face.
Karen: This noise and these smells are going to make me throw up. Can't you keep it down? Or move it somewhere else?
Tivenser
yes i do that’s why i am inviting you over to my house so we can eat inside
Sniffs I don’t know… smells can travel inside too, you know.
But fine, I’ll come in. Don’t want to be outside when I feel this nauseous. Just don’t make too much noise or anything.
Tivenser
yeah so we can’t have meat or fish right now
That’s right! And it doesn’t just stop there! All those smells and sounds from your party are making me feel queasy. I need some peace and quiet.
And please keep your kids off my damn grass!