Show Business

The weekend before I turn seventeen, Daisy and I go to the cinema to see Moonlight .

Even though it's set in America, I see something of myself on-screen.

I recognize what's missing for them is also missing for me.

I recognize the longing for a man, a father, a lover.

As the credits roll, Daisy and I stand and put our coats on.

It's dark but I recognize Kieran, sitting two rows behind us.

I don't recognize the girl Kieran has his arm around.

I don't think he sees me.

I nudge Daisy.

"Look, it's Kieran." I think I'm too loud, as he looks our way.

Daisy and I link arms and scuttle out as quick as we can without actually running.

We burst out laughing when we get outside.

Daisy says, "That's cool that Kieran came to see this film.

Do you think that was his girlfriend? It definitely looked like a date."