— He’s here. Bye Dad.

— Wait, wait, wait . . . Where are you going?

— Dad. I’ve already told mom. I’m going out tonight.

— Who with? You mean you’re going on a date?

— Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He’s sooo cool. We’re going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.

— Dirk.

— I have to go.

— Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy.

— He’s waiting for me.

— Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library?

— Dad! We’re going out to eat, and then we’re going to catch a movie.

— What movie and what is it rated?

— It’s a science fiction thriller called . . . well, I don’t know what it is called, but it’s rated PG.

— And where’s the movie showing?

— Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.

— Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.

— Ah, Dad.

— Hey, Let me meet that guy. [Father looks out the living room window . . .] Hey, that guy has a moustache!

— Dad. That’s not Dirk. That’s his older brother. He’s taking us there! Can I go now?

— Well . . .

— Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents.

— Well . . .

— Dad.

— Okay, but be home by 8:00.

— Eight!? The movie doesn’t start until 7:30. Come on, Dad.

— Okay. Be back by 11:00.

— Love you, Dad.

— Love you, too.

— Bye.

— Bye.