In the Stewarts' living room later that day. Grandpa and Robbie are watching the Thanksgiving Day parade on television. |
Grandpa: |
I love parades. The Thanksgiving Day parade is always such great fun. [He points to the TV screen.] Look at that Superman balloon! Wowee! Just floating along high above Central Park West. Don't you just love it? Oh, and the bands and the music. John Philip Sousa. I love his music. [The band on TV is playing music. Grandpa sings with it.] Da dada ... Oh, look at that float, Robbie. Look at those funny-looking clowns. |
Robbie: |
It's for kids. |
Grandpa: |
Maybe so, but parades always make me feel like a kid. Remember when you and your dad and I went to the Thanksgiving Day parade? You were four or five years old, I think. [The telephone rings in the kitchen. Robbie rushes to answer it.] |
Robbie: |
Hello, hello. ... Oh, hi, Susan. How are you? ... Here's Mom. [He hands the phone to Ellen and returns to the living room.] |
Ellen: |
Hello, Susan. Yes, he missed a phone call from Alexandra. Yes, I know, but he'll get over it. Good. Then you'll be here about five? Oh, fine. I look forward to seeing you and Harry and Michelle. Drive carefully. Goodbye. |
Philip: |
[He enters the living room with a bowl.] Taste Ellen's turkey dressing. It's delicious. |
Grandpa: |
I'm not surprised. It's Grandma's recipe. |
Robbie: |
It's my favorite part of the meal. |
Philip: |
What about my famous apple pie? |
Robbie: |
Dad, your apple pie is my favorite dessert. |
Philip: |
How's the parade? |
Robbie: |
OK. [The phone rings again. Robbie is calling.] Mom! Is it for me? |
Ellen: |
No, Robbie. |
Philip: |
Who was it? |
Ellen: |
[She comes into the living room] Wrong number. Philip, would you join me in the kitchen, please? It's getting late. We have vegetables to prepare. |
Robbie: |
Can I help with anything? |
Ellen: |
No, honey. You just relax with Grandpa. I'll get you to help serve later. [She and Philip leave the living room.] |
Grandpa: |
Ellen reminds me so much of Grandma. |
Philip: |
[He returns to the living room.] What time does the Michigan football game come on? |
Robbie: |
Four. |
Ellen: |
[calling from the kitchen] Philip! |
Philip: |
I'll be back to see the game. [He returns to the kitchen.] |
Robbie: |
Grandpa, when did Dad graduate from Michigan? |
Grandpa: |
Let me think. He graduated from medical school in 1960 and from the University of Michigan in 1956. |
Robbie: |
Did you go to Michigan, too, Grandpa? |
Grandpa: |
Yup. I graduated in 1937. |
Robbie: |
I've got to start thinking about college soon. [The phone rings again. Robbie runs to answer it.] |