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yeah! We won’t go down without a fight! You stay here and let us little people know how it goes.

  NEAL

  I certainly will. I don’t mind giving my life in the war for survival.

  FLOYD

  You’re an American Hero, you are!

  NEAL

  Thank you, very much. Go now with Beulah and head for the hills. Go now and don’t turn back!

  FLOYD

  I won’t forget you.

  FLOYD turns to leave, but gives NEAL a salute before running off. FLOYD exits.

  FLOYD (OS)

  Come on, Beulah! We’ve got to go!

  BEULAH (OS)

  It was nice visiting, Evelyn!

  EVELYN (OS)

  Same here.

  SFX: a door slamming.

  EVELYN enters.

  EVELYN

  What just happened?

  NEAL

  It seems that my mom wasn’t the only one.

  EVELYN

  You mean to tell me that they thought the whole ‘invasion’ story was—

  NEAL

  --the real news.

  EVELYN

  --the real news?

  NEAL and EVELYN burst out laughing.

  EVELYN

  What a couple of twits!

  NEAL

  I know! You can’t teach foolishness like that.

  EVELYN

  Oh no! Please don’t kill me, Mr. Alien!

  NEAL

  Me either! Okay, kill her, but let me live!

  EVELYN slaps NEAL on the arm and gives a scornful look.

  NEAL

  Oww!

  EVELYN

  Serves you right!

  NEAL is still laughing as HE hugs EVELYN.

  NEAL

  I’m sorry. You know I’d never let anyone take you away.

  EVELYN

  I know. Good thing those aliens aren’t here to test your honesty.

  The lights flicker, then turn off.

  NEAL and EVELYN stare at each other.

  EVELYN

  Is it the lightbulb?

  NEAL

  No. I don’t think so.

  NEAL checks the window.

  NEAL

  The whole town is out.

  EVELYN

  That’s odd.

  NEAL

  Yes…it is.

  Beat.

  EVELYN

  I’ll get the clothes.

  NEAL

  I’ll get the food. If we hurry, we can catch up to Floyd and Beulah!

  NEAL and EVELYN run offstage.

  EVELYN (OS)

  You think they’ll let us go with them?

  NEAL (OS)

  God, I hope so. Forget the clothes and food. We’re leaving now!

  SFX: a door closing.

  THE END