CHARACTER NAME: JAMIE

SETTING: (A bustling, busy city mall. Jamie is standing near the entrance of a crowded public restroom, looking apprehensive. People are coming and going, but Jamie remains rooted to the spot, holding a small bottle of hand sanitizer and looking increasingly nervous.)

SETUP: (Jamie has a deep-seated phobia of public restrooms, stemming from a childhood incident. Today, they must face their fear due to an urgent need while shopping. The monologue explores Jamie's internal monologue as they muster up the courage to enter the restroom, interspersed with humorous observations about their past experiences and quirky coping mechanisms.)