Leaving the Nest
(The scene is set in a dimly lit room, packed suitcases scattered around. A YOUNG EMIL, wide-eyed and curious, sits on the edge of a bed. Across from him, his MOTHER and FATHER exchange glances, a mix of excitement and apprehension on their faces.)
YOUNG EMIL: (With a mix of sleepiness and excitement) Are we really going on a trip?
MOTHER: Yes, my dear. A very long trip to a new home far away.
FATHER: (Nods, trying to inject cheerfulness into his voice) We're going to fly high above the clouds. Have you ever imagined flying, son?
YOUNG EMIL: (Eyes lighting up) Like Superman? Will we see other countries?
MOTHER: (Smiling, but with a hint of sadness) Yes, like Superman. And yes, we'll fly over many places to reach our new home in America.
YOUNG EMIL: Why America, Baba?
FATHER: (Sighs, searching for words) America is a land of opportunities, where we can start anew. It's for our future, for you and your brother.
YOUNG EMIL: (Frowning) But what about my friends? Armond and Artin? Will they come too?
MOTHER: (Gently) No, my love. We must say goodbye to them, but we'll make new friends. You'll see.
YOUNG EMIL: (Struggling to understand) And our home? Our toys?
FATHER: (Firmly, but with warmth) We can't take everything, but we'll have what we need. And we'll build a new home, together.
YOUNG EMIL: (Nodding, still unsure) Will it be like here? Will I go to school? Will people speak like us?
MOTHER: (Caressing his hair) Things will be different, but you're brave and smart. You'll learn and adapt. We all will.
YOUNG EMIL: (Suddenly anxious) What if I don't like it there?
FATHER: (Kneeling to meet his eye level) Then we'll face that together. But I believe you'll find wonders and joy in this new world.
MOTHER: (With conviction) And remember, no matter where we are, as long as we're together, we're home.
YOUNG EMIL: (Pausing, then with resolve) Okay. I'll be brave for us.
FATHER: (Proudly) That's my boy.
MOTHER: Now, let's get some rest. Tomorrow, our adventure begins.
(YOUNG EMIL climbs into bed, his parents tucking him in. They exchange worried glances over his head, their faces reflecting the weight of their decision. The scene fades as they turn off the light, leaving the room in darkness but for the moonlight streaming through the window.)
(End Scene.)