The Bouncing Bride - Christoph Endres

Motioning to Minetti, dismissively.
Minetti nods and goes out the door quickly.
The two of them stare at each other awkwardly.
It’s a personal moment and neither one of them seem to be good at this sort of thing.
Jordana
(Suddenly rushing into his arms, tears streaking down her face.
Much of her toughness is just a pose.)
I didn't think anybody was ever going to really love me. I mean not somebody as good as
Carlo. Oh papa, I thought I was gonna go my whole live...alone and unloved!
Don Gemmeto
(Embarrassed by all the big emotions.)
There there, Jordana. It's gonna be alright. It's been hard I know, cause your mamma died when
you was little and I didn't do the parent thing all that hot. It's my fault.
Jordana
I know people think I am tough.
(Frowning, thinking about the past)
So OK, I kick a little ass now and then.
Don Gemmeto
Child! You kick a lotta ass all the time!
Jordana
Maybe I've been too much the Don's daughter but I got a good heart in there somewhere.
Don Gemmeto
You hide it well. A half hour ago you was arm wrestling the limo drivers for pocket change.
You ain't dignified.
Jordana
I am actually very sentimental.
Don Gemmeto
(With disbelief)
You? Ain’t you the kid who asked Santa Clause for a set of brass knuckles?
Jordana
(Defending herself)
I may come off looking tough. It's a family thing but inside, I am a serious person with big
feelings. I'm just a girl who always wanted to be in love...same as anybody else.
Don Gemmeto