Scene 8 Flashcards
Michael on couch
I just don’t know what to decide, grace and Gabriel have been my life for so long. I never though that they would leave me. I know they are getting older. Wow I am lousy as being a dad. I wasn’t there for them during anything.. I.. I thought that j was doing this right, it turns out I did it all wrong. Why was I working all the time? I should have been throwing the football around with Gabe and trying to help the kids recover. They lost their mom and they shouldnt have lost their dad too.
Grace: I’m going to my room
Grace, Gabriel, k need to say something, please sit down. I’ve realized that my job has become your job, all this work I’ve been doing has resulted in suffering for those around me. I am sorry.
Gabriel: will you spend more time with us?
I think so. I think maybe, I don’t know, it depends on what I decide to do with this job.
Gabriel: are you the boss now?
Not yet. The chief offered me his position. He also offered to do the exact opposite and to help me delegate my work to others.
Grace: you mean share your job with someone
More or less. I’d be giving some of my more time consuming surgeries to other surgeons. In return I’d spend more time with you.
Gabriel: then we can watch basketball
That’s the idea, if I take the job that is.
Grace: wait but will you still always be drunk?
It’s a long road to recovery, but I won’t drink if you try to help me.
Gabriel: how are we supposed to stop someone from drinking
The same way you tried to make me stop drinking before. Hide my beer.
Gabriel: man that didn’t work
I know it didn’t! Especially not trying to set me up! I think that jus train you guys encourage and support me will help a lot. What do you say?
Gabriel: okay sure!
What about you grace? I know that you will be graduating soon but..
Grace: I want my father back
And I want my children back.
