Fragments of Us

The monologue from the play, “Fragments of Us” is about a teenage boy, grappling with the shock and betrayal of his parents’ sudden decision to divorce, confronts his father to express his deep pain and confusion over the family’s unexpected disintegration.

LUCAS: Dad, how could you do this to us? To me? You and Mom… getting a divorce? And I had to find out by accident, overhearing you guys talk in the dead of night? You didn’t even have the courage to tell me to my face. Do you have any idea how that feels? To find out your whole life is a lie, just like that?

I’ve seen the signs, the arguments, the silent dinners. I’m not blind. But I thought… I thought we were stronger than this. That we were a team, a family that sticks together. But you, you just gave up! Threw in the towel without even considering what this would do to me!

You’re tearing everything apart! And for what? Because you’re tired? Because it’s hard? Life is hard! You don’t just get to walk away from everything we’ve built, everything I’ve known! You’re supposed to be my role model, my dad. But how can I look up to a man who doesn’t even stand up for his own family?

I deserve better than this, Dad. I deserve a father who fights for us, not one who walks away at the first sign of trouble. You’re not just leaving Mom; you’re leaving me. Abandoning me. Do you realize that? How am I supposed to trust you again? How am I supposed to trust anyone?

I just… I can’t believe this is happening. It’s like my whole world is crashing down, and you’re just standing there, watching it burn. I thought I meant more to you than this. I thought we all did.

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