Imagine this scenario in a play: Martha is shy. she is asked to say something about her best friend josh at his graduation party. what is the best way to write the stage directions?
a. Martha looks bewildered and takes a long pause before speaking: josh. what can i say about josh?

b. Martha (looking bewildered and taking a long pause before speaking) josh. what can i say about josh?

c. Martha looks bewildered when asked to speak. she takes a long pause before saying, "josh. what can i say about josh?"

d. Martha looking bewildered and taking a long pause before speaking josh. what can i say about josh?