In the first act, Marilyn's trying to decide whether to return to work at the boutique. Marilyn: I've been wrestling with the question of whether I go back to work or not. Since her son Max was born, Marilyn has been staying at home taking care of him, and she would like to continue. Marilyn: I want to be with Max as a full-time mother, especially when he's a baby. But Marilyn's boss, Rita Mae, wants Marilyn to come back to work soon. Marilyn: She wants to know when I think I'll be returning to the boutique. What does Marilyn want to do?