In the Stewarts' home. Ellen Stewart is preparing dinner in the kitchen as her son Robbie comes home from school.
Robbie:	Hi, Mom.
Ellen:	Hi, Robbie. You're home from school early.
Robbie:	Yeah, they're getting the assembly hall ready for the graduation ceremony, so we all got to go home early. Too noise to study.
Ellen:	Well, now that you're here, you can help me with dinner. I need those potatoes peeled and sliced.
Robbie:	Mom, give me a break. Alexandra's coming over to help me study for my math final.
Ellen:	Well, in that case, you can wash the dishes and clean up after dinner.
Robbie:	Can I invite Alexandra to stay for dinner?
Ellen:	Of course.
Robbie:	Thanks, Mom.
Ellen:	You and Alexandra have become good friends, haven't you?
Robbie:	Yes. I like her. She's a terrific person. I'm going to miss her when she goes back to Greece.
Ellen:	Would you like to give her a little farewell party?
Robbie:	Mom, that would be terrific! Maybe we could make it a surprise.
Ellen:	Oh, I don't know. Surprise parties don't always work out.
Robbie:	Well, we could tell her it's a graduation party for me. When Alexandra arrives, we'll surprise her.
Ellen:	Well, I suppose that might work.
Robbie:	I'd like to give her a nice going-away present.
Ellen:	Fine.
Robbie:	There's only one problem.
Ellen:	What's that?
Robbie:	I'm broke. Should have saved some money.
Ellen:	I'm sure Alexandra would be happy with something simple, Robbie.
Robbie:	I know. But, well, I'd like to give her something nice to remember me by. Maybe I could borrow some money from you and Dad.
Ellen:	It's all right with me if it's all right with your dad.
Robbie:	Thanks, Mom. I'll talk to him. Is he still in his office?
Ellen:	I think so.
Robbie:	Thanks, Mom. [He starts to leave.]
Ellen:	[She kisses him.] Robbie! Good luck!
In Dr. Stewart's office at the hospital. Philip is looking at a patient's chart as the nurse, Molly Baker, enters.
Molly:	Here are the X-rays you wanted. Dr. Stewart.
Philip:	Oh. Thank you, Molly. Now, let me check them.
Molly:	What do you think?
Philip:	I don't see any breaks or fractures. Well, well. Thank you Molly.
Molly:	Good. Thank you. [She leaves.]
A little later. There is a knock at Dr. Stewart's door. Robbie enters.
Philip:	Come in! Hi, son.
Robbie:	Hi, Dad. Am I interrupting you?
Philip:	No, no, no, no. What's up?
Robbie:	Can we talk?
Philip:	Sure.
Robbie:	I need some help.
Philip:	Well, that's what fathers are for.
Robbie:	Well, before I go to college, I have the whole summer ...
Philip:	Yes ...
Robbie:	And I'm planning to get a job for the summer.
Philip:	And what sort of job?
Robbie:	I applied for a job as a lifeguard at the community pool.
Philip:	Sounds pretty good.
Robbie:	Yes. I'll be earning pretty good money if I get it. But right now, I'm kind of short of cash.
Philip:	[He laughs.] Who isn't?
Robbie:	And my friend Alexandra is going back to Greece. ...
Philip:	Nice girl. We'll all miss her.
Robbie:	Mom says we can give her a going-away surprise party.
Philip:	Good idea.
Robbie:	And I'd like to get her a nice gift ...
Philip:	What'd you have in mind?
Robbie:	Well, a wristwatch, so she'll think of me when she looks at the time. Nothing flashy or expensive. Something simple—but a good one.
Philip:	Sounds fine, Robbie.
Robbie:	Well, I saw a nice watch. But I'll need a loan. If you could lend me the money, I could pay you back out of my lifeguard salary.
Philip:	Well. I guess your mother and I can manage it. When do you need the money?
Robbie:	Would tomorrow be OK?
Philip:	You've got it.
Robbie:	Thanks, Dad.
Philip:	My pleasure, Son. Oh, and, Robbie ...
Robbie:	Yes?
Philip:	You'll probably want the family car so you can drive her home after the party.
Robbie:	Could I?
Philip:	If you drive carefully.
Robbie:	I will. Thanks, Dad.
Philip:	My pleasure.
Robbie:	You're OK, Dad.
Philip:	[He pats him on the shoulder.] You're not so bad yourself, Son.