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Jack Kennedy dances.

“I was bullied at Choate for seeming annoying and middle class.” says Jack. “Almost nobody liked me.”

“But you were secretly a sexy woman?” says Joe Kennedy Jr..

“Lacey isn’t a sexy woman.” says JFK.

“Oh. Okay. …What about Pamela Anderson?” asks Joe.

“She’s…weird.” says JFK.

“Is that why Marilyn had to die?” asks Joe.

“Shut-up!” says Jack. He laughs.

Because You Move Me by Helsloot & Tinlicker plays.

“So do you ever quit being a problem?” asks Joe Jr..

“Look. It’s simple. Women are disgusting.” says Jack.

“What about your daughter, granddaughter and Kick?” asks Joe.

“I can’t stand them?” says Jack.

“Yeah right.” says Joe.

“Okay.” says Jack.

“Are you trying to get over Lem?” asks Joe.

“Yes. I knew I was told when I died that I’d have to. But I didn’t believe God.” says Jack.

“God doesn’t lie.” says Joe.

“Fine! Being dead is weird.” says JFK.

“You love them!” says Joe.

“I guess. It’s weird. I never thought I’d find out I was wrong.” says JFK.

“About anything?” asks Joe.

“Yeah! …I thought I was doing Lem a huge favor by noticing he existed. Ever.” says JFK. “They say I’m a narcissist. …I’m still coming to terms with that concept.”

“Why do you hang on to that?!” asks Joe.

“Because I…can.” says Jack.

“Not…really.” says Joe.

Elara by Parra for Cuva plays.

“Yeah. But if I let it go…I have to change.” says JFK.

“Jack you have been living on borrowed time. The only reason you’ve been able to live in this delusion is because Thomas Banks may have made Lacey in 1983. If she was dead, you would be incredibly alone right now.” says Joe. “Every year that goes by you feel sadder and worse because she’s getting closer to her death…and when she dies…it’s all over. I figured that out when she was about 27 years old. You’re living in a delusional world.”

“Nah. When she dies…it’ll be…fine!” says Jack.

“You’ll be alone.” says Joe.

“Why??” asks Jack.

“Because once dad sees her…it’s over.” says Joe.

Jack looks confused.

“She’s really beautiful, Jack.” says Joe.

“So??” says Jack.

“She rejected dad.” says Joe. “She…goes off with Lem…or Elliott…or Me? Or…Michael? Lou?! Harold. Come on! …Dad’s gonna get so angry.” says Joe. “And he’ll start doing things. And people will follow him. They always do.”

“So what.” says Jack.

“So…we’ll be afraid.” says Joe.

“No. That’s a lie!” yells Jack.

“No. It isn’t. …Her life has kept dad’s delusion alive. And he can’t understand that it’s over yet.” says Joe.

“When Bobby dies that’ll suffice.” says Jack.

“No!! The opposite!” says Joe. …”Saoirse shocked him. Maeve slightly. Gideon made him furious. Lacey…will destroy him.”

“What about my daughter?” asks Jack rubbing his head. He looks beaten.

Insane by Flume plays.

“No. She’ll make him sad. Lacey…is our end.” says Joe.

“Just because of her father???” asks Jack, confused.

“No! Lem!” says Joe. “And her father. …You can pretend that those demons who impersonate Lem are real now. But…you won’t be able to eventually.” He looks grim. “Nobody will humor you. You’ll just seem entirely pitiful.”

“Like I’m the star of Sunset Boulevard.” says JFK.

“Yeah! Exactly!” says Joe.

Jack thinks. “I can’t get out now without hurting myself.”

“Out of attacking Lacey?” asks Joe.

“Yes!” says JFK.

“You need to work on it!” says Joe.

“So dad is going to feel hurt?” asks JFK.

“Yup! Lacey should have died and been more in awe of us upon death.” says Joe. “Her approval was supposed to be a like opening a floodgate of…praise.”

“So she was supposed to be unbelievably impressed by us?” asks JFK.

“Yes! Not run off with Lem…forever.” says Joe.

“Lacey Banks…who had a crush on dad.” says Jack. “And you. But still…Scott’s friend. Tom’s daughter. …Lem’s former other half?” asks Jack.

“I think dad really thought she’d give him up out of sheer joy in our glory.” says Joe.

“To be with me?” asks JFK.

“No. Because he lied. And it makes dad angry.” says Joe.

“He lied?” says Jack.

“Yes! He was straight.” says Joe.

“That’s what they say.” says JFK.

“No. That’s reality.” says Joe.

“They say he was in love with me among the living.” says JFK.

“But that’s because they don’t know.” says Joe.

“Huh.” says Jack.

“Jack…dad needs you to snap out of it.” says Joe.

“That’s not what he thought before!” says JFK.

“Because he didn’t know.” says Joe.

“So what does he need?” asks Jack.

“He needs you to understand that Lem was straight. And leave them alone.” says Joe.

“He was gay!” says JFK.

“Jack, you can’t wait for all Boomers, all Millennials, all Gen. Z and all Gen X to die and find out that Lem was straight before you believe it yourself. Jack, that’s absurd.” says Joe.

“I knew him!!!” yells Jack.

“Did you ever make love?” asks Joe.

“Not-None of your business!” says JFK.

“Jack. Try.” says Joe.

“I knew it! I really did. And then I forgot.” says Jack.

“You love your daughter! Right??” asks Joe.

“Yes. Don’t keep bringing them up!” yells Jack.

“You did it yourself!” yells Joe.

“I’m…done here. Lem’s waiting at home.” says JFK.

“No he isn’t.” says Joe.

“Did someone give me Alzheimer’s?” says JFK.

“Maybe.” wonders Joe.

“I keep forgetting things.” says JFK.

“Jack…try.” says Joe.

More later.