No Longer the First

by Josh Danz

Ben falls in love with the hottest girl at his school, Alison, as soon as he meets her in science class. Against all odds, she accepts his offer to go out – and they end up falling in love. But after a night of passion, Alison ends up pregnant, and they must deal with the anxiety of impending parenthood together. Even when things don’t go as expected, though, Ben becomes a man through his reflections on his love for Alison and his enthusiasm for his new baby girl. A sweet yet gripping monologue.