Abduction of Innocence1996

Helen Steves:
[the morning after Robert orders Clare to drop out of the school play; he is now going back to Seattle] I wish you didn't have to leave so soon.

[She kisses him]

Helen Steves:
Have a safe trip.

Robert Steves:
All right. I'll call you later.

[Clare emerges from the house and runs after him]

Clare Steves:
Dad!... I'm sorry about last night.

Robert Steves:
Well, just make sure it never happens again, okay?

Helen Steves:
Bob, you *could* be more gracious.

Robert Steves:
That's what she could've been, too.

Clare Steves:
You're right, as always - I quit the play, told the director exactly what you told me. I lost some face in the process, but... well, that's one lucky understudy.

[Her father nods approvingly]

Clare Steves:
So when are you coming back?

Robert Steves:
Late tonight - Well, more likely tomorrow... or maybe the next day, if not the day after that.

Clare Steves:
[smiles] In other words, you have no idea. That's okay, Dad; I'm used to it.

[They hug]

Clare Steves:
Well, see you whenever I see you.

Robert Steves:
Maybe we can go to a movie this Sunday, or something.

Clare Steves:
[half-joking] Gosh, I don't know; is that gonna cut into my SAT-prepping time?

Robert Steves:
[smiles] That's my girl.