Scene 1; Gone To Heaven

INT. EVES' ROOM - EVENING

Eves' room is a small place, painted in a simple white. Neither posters nor paintings can be seen decorating the walls, only a collage of photos taken a long time ago. An IMAGE OF A GIRL AND A BOY leaning against each other, another of them at a BIRTHDAY PARTY and several others depicting those two. Next to it is a large window, and a small bed, littered with different clothing, below it. The bed is also plainly build, making the whole place resemble a PATIENT'S ROOM. Lying on the table, are also BOTTLES OF MEDICINE, solidifying the look, even more. Eve is lying on her bed and reading a book, but is interrupted by a knocking sound coming from the doorstep. As she opens the door, she sees Cael and invites him in.

EVE

Ah Cael, you are here, take a seat, sorry it's a bit messy.

CAEL

It's okay I'll stand, do I have to take my shoes off?

EVE

No, but you can If you want to. How were your other classes?

CAEL

Boring, there are no great minds anymore. I wish there was someone who could hold a single debate against me. How was your course, no what are you actually studying?

EVE

Liberal arts. It was pretty normal I guess.

CAEL

Oh, why liberal arts?

EVE

Something that happened to me a couple years ago inspired me to choose it.

CAEL

Oh, then are you passionate about it?

EVE

So-so?

CAEL

Because I am about mine. I want to become a politician. Do you know what the most important feature for that job is?

EVE

Talking skills?

CAEL

No, it's the link to the truth. A politician has to be in the forefront of information. Not only does he have to be honest, that's good, but won't get him far, he has to be searching for whats wrong and whats right. His action represent the people. Which is why I want to talk to you.

Suddenly, a DING interrupts Cael, and he stops speaking.

EVE

Wait, let me get you something to drink first.

CAEL

Okay, thanks.

Eve walks to the table and pours water into two cups.

EVE

Watch out, it's hot.

CAEL

It's okay, I usually drink hot stuff.

Cael takes a sip, but immediately spits it out.

CAEL (CONT'D)

Pha, what the hell is this stuff?

EVE

Ging seng parboiled in garlic water. It's good for your health.

CAEL

Where did you hear that?

EVE

My mother used to tell me.

CAEL

I think she lied to you, if you want to live healthy, you should take Vitamins.

EVE

It's an ancient remedy.

CAEL

Those ancient things don't work, it's modern science dominating the market nowadays.

EVE

It does for me, that's the only thing that matters.

CAEL

(laughter)

Really, I was never able to convince you.

EVE

Hmm, what do you mean?

CAEL

I am not an idiot, Jakob.

EVE

Ah, you found out?

CAEL

Only just now, I wasn't quite sure before. You have changed a lot after all.

EVE

How could you tell?

CAEL

Your drinks are as unorthodox as always. But I was already thinking that you where a guy, you have an adams apple after all. I knew it.

EVE

Haa, I guess you won't mind then.

Eve takes of her shirt, revealing her as a male. Her expression changes from a shy girl, to a boy whose met a long time friend.

EVE (CONT'D)

It's really stuffy you know.

CAEL

Really, It's nice to see you again, Jakob.

EVE

Yo, I go by Eve now, nobody calls me Jakob.

CAEL

Oh, sorry. Did you know that it was me?

EVE

I did when you said your favorite play is Faust, you always loved that drama. Speaking of which how long has it been? I think 3 years?

CAEL

After ninth grade, we never saw each other again. I was quite shocked when I found out that you left, you never said goodbye. And now, look at you, what happened?

EVE

It's a long a story and I still wanna live my life, so I'll tell you another time.

CAEL

Now I really want to know.

EVE

Mate, It's not an interesting story really.

CAEL

At least one question?

EVE

Nah man.

CAEL

Okay then. Man why are you not as open as Luzy?

EVE

I would be, if I was only lesbian, but being a transgender is a different matter.

CAEL

Wait, since she is in love with you, it means that she is in love with a boy, shouldn't that make her straight again?

EVE

Dude, I'm a girl.

CAEL

Then are you lesbian?

EVE

Uh, I guess?

CAEL

A lesbian loving a transgender, that's really confusing.

EVE

Try not thinking to much about it.

CAEL

But I don't understand.

EVE

Aye, the thing is, you don't need to.

CAEL

I do, if I don't know stuff, I can't sleep at night.

EVE

there's not a lot to understand, since we aren't different than the others.

CAEL

why don't you explain it to me then?

EVE

Then take two animals as an example, while they run through nature, ones feet stray left and right, another's ears move up and down, how can you tell if they are male or female? Dude, that sounded good.

CAEL

Now, let me tell you something you might not like, but I believe that there are only two genders.

EVE

Then if people feel that they are in the wrong body or undecided, what are they supposed to do, if not change to something they feel is right?

CAEL

Your viewpoint doesn't really differ much from mine. Think about it, being a male or a female are options, being a trans- or bigender is a choice. Let's use an analogy for better comprehension.If I offer you a lemon and an orange, you can either choose one, both or none. So you have four choices that you can make, but your options are still only two.

EVE

You are pretty insensitive, you know that?

CAEL

The path to the truth is thorny.

EVE

Which truth are you trying to find?

CAEL

All of them.

EVE

There's none in what you are looking for, the truth is what you believe is right.

CAEL

Man, that sounds stupid.

EVE

It is, that's why so many wankers think they have the right to judge us.

CAEL

Really, I remember Luzy saying that a lot are pretty tolerant.

EVE

That only applies to homosexuals, the transgender are still being discriminated against. It's called LGBT community, but there's not only a huge disparity in size, but also hate against the different groups. And oftentimes, even though we are supposed to be a symbol against intolerance, there's also discrimination inside the group.

CAEL

how come?

EVE

I wish I knew. While at the same time we celebrate the establishment of same sex marriage, another transgender gets scrutinized for her identity.

CAEL

You guys really sound like a cult or something.

EVE

Okay, calm down there big boy.

CAEL

Why? You guys also have different beliefs within the group and if it doesn't conform with the view of the others, you get ostracized. Almost sounds like a religion.

EVE

Oh, don't come me with religion. I really don't have an ear for this.

CAEL

Isn't that an interesting thought though?

EVE

No, because religion really doesn't float my boat. I don't understand how anybody can believe a god has send a prophet down and that he wrote a book. I can also write a book and claim to be a prophet.

CAEL

It does help those who seek refuge in their life.

EVE

It helps the same way drugs help the addicted. They might think everything is great, in the moment. What they don't know is that it will slowly creep into their brain like a bad habit. Those who believe in god are in the end only scared of death, but for some reason it has become a legitimacy for being a douche.

CAEL

I don't know much about religion, and I don't plan to, as I believe politics and religion should be separated, but I think giving them special privileges like tax exemption, breaks for prayers or some kind of permission for any other needs, is going too far.

EVE

Exactly my point.

CAEL

But it is still a safe haven for the weaker ones.

EVE

I guess (beat) I just don't understand those people, putting their belief in something to escape.

CAEL

That's for the best, the moment you do, you might get caught in its grasp.

EVE

Religion ain't really friendly to my kind anyways.

CAEL

Ah there was that too.

EVE

Yup, we have a lot of problems.

CAEL

I think that you shouldn't be judged by how you look, but by what you do, that's it.

EVE

Well said, I am tired of being categorized by my gender.

CAEL

Are they even able to tell what you are biologically?

EVE

That's the thing, I do not have much time anymore.

CAEL

What are you implying?

EVE

My voice is changing, my shoulders become broader, it won't be long until I have fully become a man.

CAEL

Oh, why don't you go through surgery? Or maybe take hormones?

EVE

No, I can't.

CAEL

Why not?

EVE

That's really too complicated and boring to explain.

CAEL

So you are not going to tell me again?

EVE

Not right now.

CAEL

I didn't know you were into mysteries. Am I supposed to solve a riddle? Am I Holmes?

EVE

No need to be offended.

CAEL

But you trigger me.

EVE

You are triggering yourself.

CAEL

Is it because of the side effects?

EVE

Nah, there aren't a lot of them anyways.

CAEL

There isn't? I always thought there is, like, uh, allergic reactions and stuff.

EVE

That's a common misconception, neither surgeries nor hormones have a high risk rate. Of course, there are a lot of side effects that can occur, but most transitions end well.

CAEL

So you have considered it before.

EVE

No, I have never.

CAEL

Really, then why do you know so much about it?

EVE

I used to dabble in medicine before, don'tchu remember?

CAEL

Nope, sorry.

EVE

Well, It doesn't matter anymore anyways.

CAEL

Why? I think studying medicine is better than liberal arts, in my opinion.

EVE

I was only interested in it, because of my sis.

CAEL

Sister, (beat) ah, sister! I remember her, when I met her she was, i think, 12? It's been so long, the nostalgia is hitting me. How is she, I want to meet her again.

Suddenly Eves face changes abruptly. Her posture straightens up and she glares at Cael.

EVE

She's dead.