The Phone Call (US 1994Musical "Sunset Boulevard")

NORMA, on the phone: Hello, is this Gladstone 9281? Miss Schaefer?
Hello, Miss Schaefer, you must forgive me for calling so late
But I really feel its my duty. Its about Mr. Gillis
You do know a Mr. Gillis?
Well, exactly. How much do you know about him?
Do you know where he lives?
Do you know what he lives on?
NORMA: I want to spare you a lot of sadness
I dont know what hes told you
But I can guarantee you
He doesnt live with mother
Or what youd call a roommate
Hes just a - I cant say it
Poor Betty, you ask him
Id love to hear his answer
Joe!
JOE, on the phone: Thats right, Betty, why dont you ask me?
NORMA: Dont
JOE, on the phone: Or better yet, come over and see for yourself.
Yes, right now
The address is ten thousand eighty-six, Sunset Boulevard
NORMA: Dont hate me, Joe.
I did it because I need you.
Look at me. Look at my hands.
Look at my face. Look under my eyes.
How can I go back to work if Im wasting away?
No! Dont stand there hating me, Joe.
Shout at me, strike me, but say you dont hate me
Joe!