In Susan's office. Grandpa arrives to have lunch with Susan. |
Grandpa: |
Hello. Hello there. [He hugs Susan.] Are you ready for lunch with your Grandpa? |
Susan: |
Oh! Hi, Grandpa. Yes, of course, I am, but my mind isn't. |
Grandpa: |
What's the matter, Susan? |
Susan: |
A real dilemma. |
Grandpa: |
Does it have anything to do with you and Harry? |
Susan: |
Yes, but I don't know where to start. |
Grandpa: |
Maybe I can help. Tell me what it is, Susan. |
Susan: |
Thanks, Grandpa. Please sit down. Oh! [She takes the toy dinosaur that was on the chair so that Grandpa can sit down.] Harry has been offered a job in Los Angeles. |
Grandpa: |
Well, this is something to think about. |
Susan: |
There are so many things to consider. There's Michelle. I wonder if a move would be a bad thing for her. And my job. I don't know if I can get a good job in Los Angeles. And what about our family? |
Grandpa: |
Can I tell you what I think? |
Susan: |
Tell me. |
Grandpa: |
I think that you're very successful and that you have a fantastic reputation in the toy industry. I think you could talk to Mr. Marchetta, and I think he could help you find a real good job in Los Angeles. He was very helpful to me, remember? |
Susan: |
I suppose I could call him. But I'm not so sure that I want to leave New York, you, and the rest of our family. |
Grandpa: |
Well, I'm not going to kid you, Susan. You know we'd all miss you. But this should be your decision. It's something that only you and Harry can work out. |
Susan: |
If moving to L.A. is in Harry's best interest, I have to do what I can do to support him. |
Grandpa: |
In every marriage, sacrifices have to be made by one partner from time to time. |
Susan: |
And what about Michelle? |
Grandpa: |
Well, what do you think? |
Susan: |
I think Michelle is better off staying where she is. |
Grandpa: |
What does she think? |
Susan: |
I don't know for sure. |
Grandpa: |
Well, you'll have to ask her. |
Susan: |
I think I'm going to have a talk with Mr. Marchetta and get his feelings about my leaving. And about helping me find a job in Los Angeles. |
Grandpa: |
Good idea. |
Susan: |
I'll call him right now. No point in delaying. Thanks, Grandpa. [She calls Mr. Marchetta.] |
A little later that day. Harry and his business friend Bill York are having lunch at a restaurant. Bill is talking about the job opening in Los Angeles. |
Bill: |
Harry, it's the perfect job for you. You'll love it. |
Harry: |
It's a big decision for me, Bill. And I have to discuss it with my wife. I don't know if it's right for her. |
Bill: |
She'll love it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime offer, Harry. |
Harry: |
OK. Tell it to me again. |
Bill: |
The company is Craft and Craft, the biggest accounting company in the country. |
Harry: |
I know the company well. It's big. |
Bill: |
The biggest. |
Harry: |
Yeah, yeah. The biggest. When do I have to let you know? |
Bill: |
Talk it over. Think it over. Let me know by the end of the week. |
Harry: |
When would we have to move? |
Bill: |
As soon as possible. |
Harry: |
I also have my daughter to consider. I don't want to interrupt her school year. |
Bill: |
Let me know by the end of the week. It's a great opportunity for you, Harry. Believe me. [He shakes Harry's hand as he gets ready to leave.] |
Harry: |
I know. |
Bill: |
Craft and Craft is the biggest in the country. [He leaves.] |
Harry: |
Yeah, I know. The biggest. |
In Susan and Harry's apartment that evening. Susan and Harry are discussing the job offer in Los Angeles. |
Susan: |
I think Michelle is asleep now. Let's talk. |
Harry: |
I met with Bill York today. |
Susan: |
And I talked with Mr. Marchetta. Did York make the offer? |
Harry: |
Yup. He asked me if I want the job. |
Susan: |
That's exciting, Harry. What was it? |
Harry: |
A vice-presidency with the biggest accounting company in the country Craft and Craft. |
Susan: |
Aren't you excited about that? |
Harry: |
Sure I am. But there's so much more to consider. |
Susan: |
I talked to Mr. Marchetta. |
Harry: |
What did he say? Did you tell him about me? |
Susan: |
Of course, Harry. I want what's best for you, and I think I can get a good job through Mr. Marchetta in Los Angeles also. |
Harry: |
You're kidding. |
Susan: |
No, I'm not kidding. I talked with him, and he understands completely. He has a major toy buyer in Los Angeles, and he's pretty sure that I can get a good job there. |
Harry: |
Unbelievable! |
Susan: |
But I think we should talk to Michelle about all of this. |
Harry: |
You're right. We'll talk to her about it. |
Susan: |
And how do you feel about taking the job in Los Angeles? |
Harry: |
How should I feel? It's the biggest company in the country. |
Susan: |
Well, then you feel good about taking it? |
Harry: |
Well ... I feel fine about it. Why shouldn't I? |