Wow, this was not what I was expecting. As someone who very recently went through a similar experience with an older parent (the hospital part, not the rest of it - he was a wonderful dad) I still can understand the thousands of emotions that spill out at that time. Some of those can be not very positive, and some can come from a place of great pain. Great job, John, showing we all approach death in different ways.

This is not a feel-good holiday monologue- it's something far more layered! A surprising, well-balanced mix of tones. Powerful and, most of all, memorable!

This one packs quite a punch. At first we are witnessing a devoted daughter using humor as a shield as she tends to her comatose father. But as her monologue continues, POW, we learn the true nature of her devotion. Powerful work and a great showcase for an actor to demonstrate their range.