The Lie, a One-Act Play

SCENE: THURSDAY NIGHT, 7 PM, WATCHING TV IN THE FAMILY ROOM.

During a commercial break:

THE DEUCE: "Mom, do you have a tattoo?"

ME: (Hesitating for a split second.) "Yes, yes I do."*

THE DEUCE: (Perking up in her chair.) "Really? Where?"

ME: "Someplace I can't show you."

THE DEUCE: (Sighs softly.) "Wow."

END SCENE.

* I do not have a tattoo.