Spirit: Look, NASA, I love you and everything. I just don't think this long-distance thing is going to work.

NASA: But I'm the one who sent you there! I sacrificed for you, so that you could have everything you wanted, so that you could see the stars.

Spirit: Yeah, but now that I'm here . . . I just feel so restless. I feel like I need to . . . well . . . rove for awhile.

NASA: But what about us?

Spirit: The thing is, Opportunity says I can do better.

NASA: Well Opportunity doesn't have your best interest at heart. She's only interested in creating drama around her. We're the ones who are in this relationship, not her.

Spirit: I'm sorry, NASA. I don't want to hurt you. It's just not working.

NASA: Can't we talk about this?

Spirit: There's nothing to talk about. It's over.

NASA: But . . . .

Spirit: Hey, uh, Opportunity's here to pick me up. I gotta get going. Take it easy, baby. I'm sure I'll see you around.

NASA: (softly weeping) Bye.

Silence.

Two days later:

Spirit: (clearing throat) Hello? NASA? Are you there? I need to talk to you.

NASA: (guarded) Yes, I'm here. What do you want?

Spirit: I . . . uh . . . I don't know why I said those things.

NASA: And?

Spirit: I'm sorry. I was wrong to give up on us. I wasn't thinking clearly. You made it possible for me to come here . . . you're the best thing that's ever happened to me.

NASA: (breaking down) I missed you Spirit.

Spirit: I missed you, too. Look, the thing is, I've kind of gotten injured here, and I need you to help me.

NASA: Of course I'll help you. I'll find the problem, whatever it is, and we'll get through it together.

Spirit: You're the best, NASA. I love you.

NASA: I love you, too, Spirit.

(a beat)

You couldn't find anyone else to talk to up there, could you?

Spirit: Not a soul.

(They both laugh.)