“Never judge a man’s actions until you know his motives.”
— Vikas Swarup

A Short Skit

Characters: Good Samaritan, Old Lady
Scenario: A Good Samaritan stopped to help an old lady with her car troubles.
Conflict: Throughout the dialogue, the Good Samaritan is helpful and attentive; however, a shocking revelation will be uncovered.

Dialogue

Good Samaritan: “Hello, ma’am, how are you today?!”

Old Lady: “Not good!” She sighed.

Good Samaritan: “I’m sorry to hear that. So, what happened?”

Old Lady: “I’ve got a flat tire.”

Good Samaritan: “Oh no! Bummer, huh?

Old Lady: “Mm-hmm.”

Good Samaritan: “Can I be of some assistance?”

Old Lady: “Yes, please!”

Good Samaritan: “Okay, no problem.”

Old Lady: “Ah, you’re so kind.”

Good Samaritan: “Yes, that’s why I stopped. I’m here to help.”

Old Lady: “Now I must warn you; it’s pretty bad.”

Good Samaritan: “Alrighty then, let’s take a look at it. {Clears throat}

Good Samaritan: Whoa-ho-ho, it’s really flat.”

Old Lady: ”Toldja so. It’s as flat as a pancake?”

Good Samaritan: “I know, right?”

Old Lady: “Well… have you ever changed a tire, young man?”

Good Samaritan: “Well…I-I-I-.” He stuttered.

Old Lady: “Well, have you!?” She asked sternly.

Good Samaritan: “Uh, yep!” He stated hesitantly.

Old Lady: “Are you sure?”

Good Samaritan: “Why, yes, ma’am. Of course, I have.”

Old Lady: “Can you take care of it for me?”

Good Samaritan: “Uh-huh.”

Old Lady: “Thanks a lot.”

Good Samaritan: “Sure thing.”

Old Lady: “Oh...alright then.” She stated, hesitantly.

Good Samaritan: “I've gotta admit it’s been a long time, but I’ll give it a shot.”

Old Lady: “Awesome! My car jack and spare tire are in here." She stated, while opening the trunk.

Good Samaritan: “Gotcha!” I'll jump right on it.

Note: He started to change the flat tire, but suddenly, there was an abrupt interruption

Old Lady: “Wait a minute!”

Good Samaritan: “Hold on, ma’am!”

Old Lady: “Where on earth are you going? I told you the car jack, and spare tire was in the trunk.”

Good Samaritan: “Oh yeah, I know.”

Old Lady: “So, where are you going?”

Good Samaritan: “To my car.”

Old Lady: “What for?”

Good Samaritan: “To tell my wife to record.”

Old Lady: “Record?!”

Good Samaritan: “Yeah, from my smartphone.”

Old Lady: “Wha- Whaaatt!!!

Good Samaritan: Ha-ha. Ha-ha. Ha-ha. He stated, laughing uncontrollably.

Old Lady: So, that’s why you?---”

Good Samaritan: “Yes, ma’am.”

Old Lady: “The nerve of you!” "Why, you little!"

Good Samaritan: “Movie star?”

Old Lady: “Wha-in-the-?”

Good Samaritan: “Yes, ma’am, and guess what?

Old Lady: "What?"

Good Samaritan: "It’s going viral.”

Old Lady: “What's going viral?”

Good Samaritan: “The video. "Do you know what that means?”

Old Lady: “No, I’m afraid I don’t.”

Good Samaritan: “Lady, it means I’m going to be famous.”

Old Lady: “You're a fraud." She stated, with much angst.

Good Samaritan: "No. No, I'm not. I just want to be rewarded for an act of kindness."

Old Lady: "Unbelievable!"

Good Samaritan: "Have a nice day, ma'am!"

Was there a hidden motive in the Good Samaritan’s volunteerism?

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