Act 1, Scenes 3-7

(Scene 3)

(Romeo's Apartment. Romeo is alone, sitting on his bed, holding his phone, and looking at the pictures of Juliet)

Romeo (to himself): Oh, Juliet! I wish I could be with you forever. Why did our families have to be enemies? They don't understand our love.

(Romeo receives a message from Juliet)

Juliet (text message): Romeo, my love. Meet me tonight at the old abandoned warehouse. I have a surprise for you.

Romeo (text message): Anything for you, my sweet Juliet. I'll be there.

(Scene 4)

(Old Abandoned Warehouse. Juliet is waiting for Romeo, looking anxious and nervous)

Juliet: Romeo, where have you been? I'm so worried.

Romeo: I'm sorry, Juliet. I got held up by the police. They stopped me for speeding.

Juliet: Are you okay? Did they give you a ticket?

Romeo: No, I talked my way out of it. I told them I was on my way to see my girlfriend.

Juliet: (smiling) You're so brave. I have something to tell you, Romeo.

Romeo: (eagerly) What is it, Juliet?

Juliet: (hesitantly) My father has arranged for me to marry someone else. He doesn't approve of our relationship.

Romeo: (shocked) What? That can't be true. We can't let him come between us.

Juliet: (tearfully) I know, Romeo. But what can we do? I don't want to marry anyone else. I love you.

Romeo: (determined) We'll figure something out, Juliet. I won't let anything come between us.

(Scene 5)

(Juliet's House. Juliet is talking to her nurse about Romeo)

Juliet: Nurse, what should I do? My father wants me to marry someone else, but I love Romeo.

Nurse: Juliet, you must follow your heart. If Romeo is the one you truly love, then you must fight for him.

Juliet: But how can we be together? Our families are enemies.

Nurse: (whispers) I know of a priest who can help you. He has the power to bring your families together and make your love legitimate.

Juliet: (excited) Where is he? Can you take me to him?

Nurse: (smiling) Yes, my child. I will take you to him. But you must be careful. This is a dangerous path you are taking.

(Scene 6)

(Friar Lawrence's Church. Juliet and Romeo are standing in front of Friar Lawrence)

Friar Lawrence: My dear children, what brings you here?

Juliet: (hesitantly) Father, we need your help. Our families are enemies, but we love each other. We want to be together.

Romeo: (urgently) Please, Father. Can you help us?

Friar Lawrence: (nodding) I understand your situation. Love can conquer all, but it can also bring great danger. I will help you, but you must be careful.

(He marries them and blesses them)

Friar Lawrence: (blessing them) May the love between you be pure and strong, and may it bring peace to your families.

(Scene 7)

(Outside Friar Lawrence's Church. Romeo and Juliet are standing together)

Romeo: Juliet, my love. We are finally together.

Juliet: Yes, Romeo. We are. But we must be careful. Our families still hate each other.

Romeo: (determined) I don't care.