Director's Notes:

This was an idea I had for quite some time. I had heard the phrase "I wasted the day with my son today" and I decided to turn the negative meaning into a positive one so I changed it to "I wasted the day away with my son today." The content of the conversation between father and son can be anything you want...

It's by far my favorite drama.

Cast:

John: A dad

Jimmy: A son

Martha: A mom

Props:

Fishing poles

Folding chairs

Setting:

The family's backyard

(LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE on John and Jimmy who are fishing.)

Jimmy: So, what do you think, Dad?

Dad: What do I think about what, Jimmy?

Jimmy: Are we going to catch some fish?

Dad: I don’t know. What do you think?

Jimmy: I think it’s just a matter of time.

Dad…