jim! where were you tonight? they called us at the club and i got the fright of my life! jim--don't hum. really, frank? when was that? can't you answer? what's the matter with you anyhow? i was talking to jim. a minute ago you said you didn't care if he drinks. what? that's a fine way to behave! all right, darling. frank--he doesn't want any. your eggs are on the table, dear. sit down and eat--you'll be late. well, drink your milk anyhow. there's nothing to be nervous about. here's peanut butter and meat loaf-- well, there's a thermos of orange juice and some apple-sauce cake in the wax paper to wash it down. goodbye, dear. he's home! you're home! you're all right! what happened, darling. we were so worried. i was going to take a sleeping pill, but i wouldn't till i knew you were home. how! do you enjoy doing this to me or what-- and you wanted him to make a list! i guess when i nearly died giving birth to you--that shows how much i don't care! good lord! no! what about the other boys--do you think they'll go to the police? why should you be the only one. are you going to preach now? are we going to have a sermon? that's right! no! i don't want you to go to the police! there were other people and why should you be the only one involved! he's not saying that! he's saying don't volunteer! well, it doesn't matter anyhow-- because we're moving. do i have to spell it out? jimmy, you're very young--and a foolish decision now could wreck your whole life. stop it! you'll kill him! jim! do you want to kill your father? frank? i'm frightened. i don't know. first i thought it was jim but-- are you going down there? i still think you should go down. open it. is he there? so what? frank! it's jim!