Kim E. Ruyle masterfully captures the ebb and flow of an unexpected kindling of relationship with raw intense passion and intimacy. The play progression simply floored me, as Ruyle intelligently weaves strong emotional beats within the dialogue allowing for each moment to naturally play out and connecting us on a personal level with both Maeve and Rob. The emotional journey that the audience experiences will be sure to stick with them long after the performance is over. This is an extraordinary piece of theatre.

Maeve and Rob are certainly compatible in bed, and, despite their wildly different educational and professional backgrounds, they are seemingly intellectual equals. But as much as each may protest, the differences give rise to defensiveness, intimidation, and mistrust. As they begin to open up emotionally to each other, we are drawn more into their relationship, hoping they can find a basis beyond physical attraction to sustain this fledgling romance. Great writing as expected from Kim Ruyle. Completely deserving of the accolades it has been receiving.

Wow! Vibrant and interesting and raw. I'd love to see this staged. At first, I was thrown by the sameness of the voices - but that became a strong point quickly and the characters maintained their separateness. The protagonist/antagonist nature had good motivation (the want) and strong stakes. The dialogue is natural and easy and surprising. The slow but luscious reveal of the true nature of the characters was close to perfect. I agree that there is a stunning conclusion that is both unexpected and satisfying. Wonderful characters in an easy setting. A powerful tale!!