Robert Steves: [on the phone, at dinner]... I really can't believe this, Al. When I left, the Canadian said all outstanding issues had been resolved. All of a sudden, they get cold feet? [He scoffs; Clare comes in] I know it's a lot of money... [Clare greets him with a kiss]... but it's a good deal for everyone! Yeah - you tell McKenzie to call me at home tonight. Right - any time up till midnight. If I can't do this by phone, I'll have to come back tomorrow. [He rings off and turns to his wife]... I don't know what happened. When I left, everything was done. Now the whole deal's falling apart. I may have to go back to Seattle in the morning. [He turns to their daughter]... Hi, honey. How are you? Anything exciting happen while I was gone?Helen Steves: Clare got an "A" in math - and in the rest of her major subjects.Robert Steves: That's fantastic! See, didn't I say you could do it?Clare Steves: I always get an "A" in everything, don't I? That was your rule - anything below 90% might as well be an "F"... I also got offered the role of "Emily" in OUR TOWN. I didn't even audition; the director just came up to me during lunch and...Robert Steves: [sighs, cutting her off] I thought we talked about this.Helen Steves: [half-joking] Or at least you did.Robert Steves: [nods, serious] Bingo.Clare Steves: I just felt so lucky to receive this role. It'd be awkward if I had to...Robert Steves: [cutting her off again] I thought we all agreed - no extracurricular activities this semester. S.A.T.s are coming up. That should be your focus.Clare Steves: Is that what we all agreed on? Or did you agree on it for all of us? Two different things.Robert Steves: Not around here, young lady. Not as far as you're concerned.Clare Steves: Well, YOU haven't needed to explain that repeatedly for my classmates. Heck, most of THEM find time for extracurricular stuff - and even jobs. If they can juggle that kind of load, so can I.Helen Steves: [to her husband] Honey, the play only lasts a couple of weeks.Robert Steves: I'm sure there'll be rehearsals every night - no. Next semester, we'll see; but right now, your top priority should be making a good college.Clare Steves: [deflated] Meaning you think I don't care about that at all, just because it isn't all I do care about! [She excuses herself from the table and storms out of the dining room]Robert Steves: [his voice dripping sarcasm] Well... I'm glad I rushed home to be with my family. [He excuses himself from the table as well. Helen sighs]

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