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The New Family Member

from Humans

Written by Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

Humans

Joe and Laura engage in a heated argument after Joe purchases a 'Synth' without Laura's consent. The scene explores the tension in their marriage regarding Laura's frequent work travel and Joe's struggle to manage the household alone.

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LAURA: Tell me you haven’t done something stupid.

JOE: ... Surprise?

LAURA: I hope you can take it back. We’ve had this conversation.

JOE: ... Ages ago. I thought-

LAURA: No you didn’t! We can’t afford it. And I don’t want one in our house!

JOE: We can afford it. Lor - our lives will be so much easi

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CharactersLaura, Joe
Duration00:01:30
Age Range40s
GenderFemale & Male
GenreSci-Fi Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceHumans
ToneTense, frustrated, revealing
AccentBritish
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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