LIZ: (suddenly) Julian! We have to turn around. I think I left the oven on at the house! JULIAN: What! I thought you turned it off before we left. LIZ: I thought I did, too, but I'm not sure. JULIAN: (frustrated) We are nearly 10 miles away at this point. We can't just turn around. Can you call Michelle and see if she can use her spare key to check for us? LIZ: Michelle is visiting her sister in Michigan this weekend, remember? JULIAN: What about Carlos? Doesn't he have a spare key? LIZ: (with a sigh of relief) You're right! I'm going to call him right now. In one to two sentences, analyze how the stage directions would impact the way actors perform this scene.

The stage directions in this scene provide guidance for the actors on how to physically react to the dialogue and situation, such as Liz suddenly remembering she left the oven on and Julian's frustration. They also help the actors understand the urgency and tension in the scene as they navigate the dilemma of whether to turn around or find another solution.