Alma and Stacey

Description

Upon first seeing Alma in a class at college, Stacey notes the differences between them. She does not expect to be friends, yet, they bond firmly. As their feelings for each other deepen, their differences slowly pull them apart.

Stacey wrinkles her nose when Alma tells her she is paying for college by taking tricks. She warns Alma of the dangers that come with doing this. While Alma tends to business, Stacey waits across the street feeling an accomplice.

In contrast, Stacey has given up her violin scholarship and her chance of becoming a professional in exchange for a business degree her mother insists she will need. She has broken with her mother and feels alone in the world. She needs Alma.

Differences, yes, but they are drawn to each other, understand each others pain, laugh together, share their meagre meals, and tons of coffee. They are so broke they joke over mixing water with dried up jam to make-do.

The rubber band of life tightens and tightens and then—snap.