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<\/iframe> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Dad? Yeah?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to talk. Uh-huh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have some good news. Oh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This music school accepted me and they’re offering financial aid and a <strong>partial<\/strong> <strong>scholarship<\/strong>. I . . . uh . . . they want me to be a student there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When did you get this letter? This morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This college is in San Francisco! Yeah, I know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My God, that’s the other side of the earth! Come on, Dad. It’s only six hours by plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It’s too far away. We’ll never see you. Why don’t you go to school around here? All the music schools in Boston turned me down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about a nice community college? a good teacher’s college. I want to study music. This is the only music school that accepted me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about Kevin? What about us? Kevin’s almost eighteen, he can take care of himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with a little help from him, you’ll be fine, too. This is my big chance. So, what do you want from me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I . . . um . . . nothing, just your approval. You want my approval, no way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What? N-O. No way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That’s it? End of conversation? What do you want me to say . . . that I’m <strong>thrilled<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I gave you my opinion, but you don’t care. But, Dad. This is something I really want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There’s a lot I want to do, too, but you don’t always get what you want in this world. But, I’m not going forever, I’ll call, I’ll visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit? Who’s gonna pay for that? I will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And where are you going to live out there? Rebecca, do you know how expensive it is to live on your own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I do. I have a place to stay. I don’t understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rent-free. Where?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Nancy Shaw’s. That woman! Where’s my <strong>cane<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know you don’t like Nancy, but she is my godmother. Does your brother know about this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not yet. I’m going to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That school in San Francisco accepted you? Yeah, they gave me financial aid, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you gonna do? Dad really wants me to stay, but I’m going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you have to leave? In a few weeks. Kevin, the truth. Is it all right with you if I go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for it! Thanks, you’re a <strong>pal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don’t worry about Dad, he’ll get used to it. You think so?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I’m sure of it. . . Besides, then I can have your room. My room! You little . . . my room! I’m not even out of here yet and you want my room?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It’s ten o’clock. Come on. It’s break time. You want to get a soda?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, I need a cigarette, so. . . No, you don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I do. Sandy, when are you going to quit smoking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tomorrow. So? What did they say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven’t told Matt yet. Kevin thinks it’s great. My dad is definitely not happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He’s mad, huh? Yeah . . . Well, today’s the day, it’s time to let the boss know I’m leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You’re going to quit . . . just like that? Well, I have to give them a two-week notice, right? Then . . . I’m out of here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, I can’t believe it. Well, it’s true . . . Hey, I need some new clothes . . . you want to go shopping after work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OK. What are we looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I’ve got plenty of jeans and casual stuff for class. What I really need is something <strong>dressy<\/strong> for California, I’ve got <strong>zilch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about this? Too formal. This is pretty. Where’s the price tag?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hundred dollars! And it’s on sale? Who can afford this stuff?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is 30 percent off-only sixty dollars. I like it. Do they have your size?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mmm, Size six, perfect. I m going to try it on. Listen, I have to tell you a big secret, my mom doesn’t even know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What? I’m moving in with Jack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You’re what? The two of you are always fighting! Well, things change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, but people don’t. Look, I’m going to do it, period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know you don’t think it’s a good idea, so let’s just change the subject. Sandy, I just want you to be happy, that’s all. This thing with you and Jack is just . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think I can make it work. It looks great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don’t know, maybe it’s too. . . It’s perfect. All right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you have to leave? In a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have your plane ticket? 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