Ms. Mandulo                                                                               Tyrell Muir
English                                                                                      April 20,2005
		      The Dilemma Of Shameka
	    Scene 1:Shameka talks to Kila on the phone
	While talking on the phone with Kila,Shameka is going through Post-Traumatic stress that has been going on for approximately 4 years and one day feels a major transition in her life that could be the best way to get help.She starts to talk to her best friend about what's been going on with her life and hopes to get some guidance from Kila.
(Shameka talks to herself)"Damn,I feel financialy depressed and no money is coming into the house along with the job being such a workout for me.I do need some help before it gets to the point where I can't control my own actions,but I don't know whether to do it or not.You know what,i'm going to call my good friend and speak to her about my problem."(she calls Kila)
(The phone rings and Kila answers)
Kila:Hello
Shameka:Hey girl
Kila:What's up Shameka
Shameka:Nothing,just worried about what's going on with my life.
Kila: You don't seem to be your old self today like you always have been.What seems to be the problem with you now?
Shameka: I'm fine,but right about now I feel kinda lonely inside because as you know i've been suffering from Post-Traumatic stress and it's having a bit of an affect on me.
Kila:I would tell you like I tell my other associates,"If you need any help,tell your family and friends about your problem so that you won't be alone in your own battle to fight."
Shameka:You know what girl,you're right,it's really time to seek help immediately before i'm left alone in my own battle to fight.
Kila:That's the spirit,now go tell your husband about it so that he doesn't grow suspicious about your Post-Traumatic stress.
Shameka:Ok,let me tell him now,i'll talk to you later.
Kila:Bye
     Scene 2:Shameka talks to Miguel about her problem
     Shameka gets off the phone with Kila and decides to go to the living room where Miguel is relaxing watching a Baseball game between the Red Sox and Yankees.She hasitates for a minute before telling him what was going on over the past few days.When Shameka talks to Miguel,things are getting very interesting and the change in her thinking seems to be good.
(Shameka turns off the TV)
Miguel:You know Shameka,i've been seeing a major change in you since the stress occured after 9-11-01 and the way that you're taking it is very good.
Shameka:You're right about what you're saying and i'm doing the best I can to see that I will be able to get the help and support from you to go along with the hard task.
Miguel:Damn Mamita,you seem to be getting my point and I love you so much with all my heart & I will do everything I can to the best of my abilities to make sure you won't be alone in your own battle to fight by yourself.
Shameka:Wow,I feel so comfortable having you by my side and that's why I feel that w should make the trip to Ground Zero now to clear our minds and the negative thoughts that's been affecting me.
Miguel:Well then,let's go to Ground Zero.
Shameka:You got it!!
	                        Scene 3:Ground Zero
	While walking along the way to Ground Zero,Shameka and Miguel encounter a person named Tony, who was emotionally and physically hurt by the Sept. 11,'01 attacks and Miguel sorta feels very much the same way as well,but doesn't show Shameka his emotions.
Tony:(Mumbling to himself)Man,don't I sure do feel bad today and i'm not getting no help for it.(Shameka & Miguel approaches Tony)
Shameka:How are you Sir,what's seems to be worng with you?
Tony:I'm feeling ok,but right now i'm feeling the effects of my stress.
(Miguel starts to talk)
Miguel:Don't worry brother,everything will be just fine if you know where to get help for your stress.
Tony:I appreciate it and i'll do the best that I can to be sure that my stress will be under control.(Tony walks away calmly)
Shameka:Man,that person is really and truely feeling the same way that I feel now.
Miguel:You're right,I was sort of emotionally feeling his pain and it really took my mind back to the days when I was going through stress before seeking the cure to control it.
Shameka:I'm feeling very emotional about doing the transition and everything,but it's something that I must do to get back the old me.
Miguel:Shameka,change is good for those who really want it in their lives and for you,the change will be better and i'll love it.
Shameka:Let's do it before it's too late because my family would sure love to get the old me back into my life.
Miguel:Shall we go to the counselor now?
Shameka:Well for the good of our family and friends,yes and after all as you say"change is good when you take it in."
Miguel:Mami,you sure take in what I say and that is what I really like!
                        Scene 4:The Counselor's Office
	In the Counselor's Office on Central Park South,Shameka gets called into a room by Dr. Jim,one of the best mental counselors in the nation and feels her whole body change as she walks into the office.Dr. Jim does the best that he can to help Shameka control her stress and it really works.
Dr. Jim:Good Afternoon Shameka,I see that the Post-Traumatic stress seems to be getting a little worse,but you don't have to worry,I will help you out.
Shameka:How are you doing Doctor,you're absolutely correct and right now a major transition is beginning to occur in my body that I never felt before.
Dr. Jim:Well,according to my latest readings,the change that you are feeling is a sign of yor stress hitting its peak and then the control begins afterwards.
Shameka:So that's what it is,boy I sure was very scared for a minute there!!
Dr. Jim:I see that you're taking these readings well and you should be able to live a normal and happy life within the next few weeks with your family and friends.
Shameka:I sure love what you really do for me and my stress seems to be going away slowly and I feel that my husband will love the way that I took this battle.
Dr. Jim:That's what i'm here for,helping people to feel very good about themselves.I hope that you'll keep control of your stress at anytime.
Shameka:Bye Dr. Headache I will do the best of my abilities to make sure that my stress is under control.
Dr. Jim:Take care Shameka.
(As Shameka exits the office,Miguel sings some reggaeton to myself and enters the office)
Miguel:Buenos Tardes Doctor
Dr. Jim:Good afternoon to you sir.
Miguel:Como estas el progresso de mi Senora?
Dr. Jim:After doing a few tests on her,it seems that her stress is controlable as long as she don't worry to much about anything.
Miguel:Ok,sounds like everything will be fine with my Sugar Baby!!!
Dr. Jim:Don't get over yourself with those love words please.
Miguel:No problem doctor,I just get a little bit excited when I hear good stuff that happens.
Dr. Jim:What I told Shameka is what i'll tell you,her stress will be better within the next few weeks and she'll be able to live a normal life again.
Miguel:Wow,I like hearing good news and this seems to be hitting the sweet spot!!
Dr. Jim:Be sure to keep back with some updates on her progress.
Miguel:I will do just that.
Dr. Jim:OK,take care and be safe
Miguel:Bye Doctor.
		                   Scene 5: "LIFE IS GOOD
	With Shameka's Post-Truamatic stress under control,life just seems to be going good for her and Miguel and a new era has begun in the household.The love seems to be good as well.
Shameka:Everything is going so good and life is smeeling great.
Miguel:I love having the old you back and I hope we can do the best that we can to make sure that you won't become to stressful again.
Shameka:Right on Papito
Miguel:You know what I like do to you right about now!!
Shameka:What?
Miguel:I would love to give you a nice massage to make you feel so good.
Shameka:Damn,you sure know what I like and want and maybe we should go ahead with that because I sure can use one now. 
Miguel:OK,let's take it to the room and get it on.
(Miguel lifts Shameka up and takes her to the bedroom)