This is romantic comedy done right. Not with outlandish circumstances or a faux third party thrown in to add sexual tension (although maybe the body pillow fits), but with real sounding characters having a disagreement about the meaning and context of their surroundings. These characters feel like real people, thanks to Rachael Carnes' sharp dialogue. These are folks you either already know, or want to get to know. Terrific stuff.

There's nothing like a vacation to bring anyone together or push them apart or do both at the same time. Add in kids and you can really bring on a flood of emotions. Carnes is always funny and always deep and I love that about her writing more than anything, something so familiar and yet ever lasting, just like a religion! Sign me up for hers. I've been looking for a new one!

Awesome ten-minute play that shows several sides to a dying-yet-ever-growing relationship. Hilariously witty dialogue that deserves extra kudos, especially for the last couple pages.