Super Short Summary

"Sure Thing" by David Ives is a short comic play centering on Betty and Bill, who have a chance meeting in a cafe. Their conversation continually resets with the ring of a bell each time one responds negatively, exploring themes of relationships, sexism, and fate. As they discuss literature, past relationships, and politics, they find common ground and plan a date, their interaction punctuated by the bell. The play includes discussion of sexism.