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Molly's Childhood Trauma

from Dying For Sex

Written by Kim Rosenstock

Dying For Sex

Following a failed attempt at intimacy, Molly and Steve confront the emotional weight of Molly's cancer recurrence and past trauma. The scene highlights the growing disconnect between the couple as Steve's anxiety about death clashes with Molly's need for genuine connection and understanding.

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STEVE: I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

MOLLY: It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay.

STEVE: It’s just... your boobs...

MOLLY: What?

STEVE: When I touch them, it makes me think of the mastectomy. And then I think about losing you.

MOLLY: My boobs make you think about death.

STEVE: Yeah... I just don’t und

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CharactersMolly, Steve
Duration00:03:00
Age Range40s
GenderFemale
GenreDrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceDying For Sex
ToneVulnerable, revealing, tense, darkly humorous
Suitable Forself tape, agent showcase, general practice
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