Ordinary People
Cal pours himself a drink (he has been doing a lot of this lately, he remarks to himself) and talks to Conrad while waiting for Beth to get ready. He is unsure what to talk to Con about, but asks him what he was doing today; Con tells him he was in Skokie seeing someone he knows, but will say no more. He tells Cal that he has a midterm on Tuesday and has to study. Cal mentions London, and Conrad says that whatever they decide is fine. He'll go for Christmas if they want; he doesn't want to spoil their plans. Beth appears, and she and Cal leave Con alone.
On the way to Phil and Sara Murray's house for dinner, Beth tells Cal that she knew Con would go to London if they asked, but it's too late now. Cal feels a bit guilty. They talk about the Murrays; Cal has not liked Phil Murray since he saw him cheat on the golf course. He asks Beth if they can skip dinner, go to the movies instead, but she doesn't give in.
Calvin does not enjoy the dinner party, and he can tell Beth feels the......
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