Geography: A One Act

A few weeks ago Bob made the move to the Big Boy Bed. At bedtime, Jeff sits with him as Bob falls asleep so that they can enjoy quality father/son time and to ensure that our tiny, sleepy, angel does not escape the bed and run through the house pulling his clothes off while yelling, “Damn it! I am a naughty bunny! You are a pee-head! Damn! I am so crazy!” Not that this has ever happened more than 6 times.

During their heart to hearts, the guys cover the big issues.

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(BOB is tucked in bed. JEFF sits, folded into the small space at the foot of the tiny Big Boy Bed.)

JEFF

Uncle Matt and Aunt Tina and Baby Ruby are coming on an airplane to see you tomorrow.

BOB

Where Uncle Matt and Aunt Tina live?


JEFF

They live in Chicago.

BOB

Who's from Chicago?


JEFF

Uncle Matt and Aunt Tina and Baby Ruby.


BOB

Who else from Chicago?


JEFF

Well... Cousin Rachel’s from Chicago. Barack Obama's from Chicago.

BOB

Barack Obama's coming on the airplane?


JEFF

No.



BOB

Where is Barack Obama?

JEFF

He’s probably in Washington DC. Or this week Martha’s Vinyard, I think.


BOB

No, no. He's in Brace-el-y.


JEFF

Brace-el-y? I don’t know what that is.



BOB

Brace-el-y is in Los Angeles.


JEFF

Is that right?


BOB

Yes, it's next to Star Wars. Darth Vader lives in Star Wars.


JEFF

OK.


BOB

Yes and that's also next to GI Joe.


JEFF

OK, good night, Buddy.


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