Speaker A
In Act One of this story, Susan Stewart and Harry Bennett don't know each other.
Susan and Harry navigate a first date in NYC, overcoming delays and sharing personal stories, hinting at a promising relationship.
Key Takeaways
- First dates can be challenging but meaningful despite obstacles like lateness or interruptions.
- Family responsibilities are important and can impact personal relationships.
- Honest communication helps build trust and connection between new acquaintances.
- Shared experiences and openness about personal life foster deeper bonds.
- The story emphasizes hope and the possibility of new relationships after loss.
Summary
- Susan Stewart and Harry Bennett meet for a dinner date in New York City, but Harry is late due to getting lost.
- Harry asks for directions multiple times to find Susan's apartment at 83 Wooster Street.
- They meet and introduce each other, including Susan's sister-in-law Marilyn.
- At the restaurant, they order Mee Krob and drinks, and discuss their jobs and families.
- Harry calls home to check on his daughter Michelle, who is sick with a stomach ache.
- Harry leaves early to care for his daughter, apologizing to Susan and promising to call her again.
- Later, Harry returns with a bonsai tree gift, and they share more conversation about their lives and past losses.
- Susan and Harry express interest in seeing each other again, signaling the start of a friendship or relationship.
- The episode highlights themes of family, responsibility, and new beginnings.
- The story is set in a realistic urban environment with relatable characters and dialogue.
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Speaker A
They have a dinner date tonight.
Speaker A
But Harry is late.
Speaker A
Very late. He's lost, somewhere in New York City.
Speaker B
Excuse me, ma'am. I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.
Speaker A
Will Harry find Susan's apartment?
Speaker C
Excuse me, can you help me?
Speaker D
Sure, what do you want?
Speaker C
Where is 83 Wooster Street?
Speaker D
It's easy. Walk to the corner, then make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light, make another left to Wooster.
Speaker C
Thank you.
Speaker C
To the corner and then a left.
Speaker D
Yeah, a left. Hot dog? Only 75 cents.
Speaker C
No, thank you. I have a dinner date.
Speaker C
And it's busy.
Speaker C
Excuse me, ma'am. I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.
Speaker E
Yes, Wooster Street is two blocks and 83 is to the right. Um, about two houses.
Speaker C
Thank you. Thank you.
Speaker E
You're welcome.
Speaker F
Who is it?
Speaker C
Harry Bennett, is this Susan?
Speaker F
Yes, it is. Come up. I'm on the top floor.
Speaker F
Hello, Harry. It's nice to meet you.
Speaker C
Nice to meet you, Susan.
Speaker C
Sorry I'm late.
Speaker C
The uh, traffic, the parking. I was lost.
Speaker F
What pretty flowers. Thank you.
Speaker F
Oh, please come in.
Speaker F
Don't worry about being late, it's fine.
Speaker F
Excuse the mess. I just moved here.
Speaker F
Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister-in-law Marilyn. Marilyn Stewart, this is Harry Bennett.
Speaker C
Pleased to meet you.
Speaker G
Nice to meet you, Harry.
Speaker C
Are we too late for our dinner reservation?
Speaker F
No, the restaurant will hold our table. I know the owner very well, I eat there a lot.
Speaker C
Do you know the phone number of the restaurant? I'd uh, like to call home and leave the number with the babysitter.
Speaker F
Oh, sure.
Speaker F
Uh, the number is 555-1720.
Speaker C
555-1720.
Speaker F
Mhm.
Speaker C
555-1720.
Speaker F
Mhm.
Speaker C
Hello. Hi Michelle, it's Daddy. Can I speak to Betty? I want to leave the phone number of the restaurant. Hi Betty, I'll be at 555-1720. Okay, thanks. See you later.
Speaker G
Hello.
Speaker F
Hello.
Speaker G
Hi.
Speaker F
Hi.
Speaker G
Well, that's done.
Speaker G
Shall we go?
Speaker F
I'm ready.
Speaker F
See you later, Marilyn. Have a nice evening.
Speaker G
Bye, Marilyn.
Speaker G
Hope to see you again.
Speaker F
Me too.
Speaker F
Have fun.
Speaker G
Thanks.
Speaker M
What would you like to eat?
Speaker F
I'd like the Mee Krob. Harry, would you like to see a menu?
Speaker C
No, it's okay. I'll have the uh, Mee Krob also.
Speaker M
May I bring you a salad?
Speaker F
Oh, yes.
Speaker M
Would you like something to drink?
Speaker F
Yes, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice.
Speaker F
Harry, what would you like?
Speaker C
Do you have a dry white wine?
Speaker M
How about a California Chablis?
Speaker C
Chablis is fine.
Speaker M
What would you like to eat?
Speaker F
I'd like the Mee Krob. Harry, would you like to see a menu?
Speaker C
No, it's okay. I'll have the uh, Mee Krob also.
Speaker C
What is it?
Speaker F
Crispy fried noodles. I love them.
Speaker M
May I bring you a salad?
Speaker F
Oh, yes. What do you recommend today?
Speaker M
I recommend rose petal salad, special for new friends.
Speaker F
Rose petal salad?
Speaker C
Why not?
Speaker M
I'll take care of everything.
Speaker F
I hope you're hungry.
Speaker C
What?
Speaker C
Oh, yes. Starving.
Speaker F
Well, I...
Speaker C
Oh, what do you do at Universal Toy Company?
Speaker F
I'm the Vice President of New Toy Development.
Speaker C
Terrific.
Speaker F
I know you're a CPA.
Speaker C
That's true. Harry Bennett, certified public accountant. I love numbers.
Speaker C
I do some work for Smith and Dale, your company's accounting firm.
Speaker F
And so?
Speaker C
Here we are.
Speaker F
Yes.
Speaker C
I have a daughter. I know. How old is she? She's nine years old. That's a nice age. What's her name? Michelle. Do you have a picture of her?
Speaker F
She's very pretty.
Speaker C
Thank you.
Speaker M
Rose petal salad. And there's a phone call for you, Mr. Bennett.
Speaker C
Oh, excuse me.
Speaker F
I hope nothing is wrong.
Speaker M
I'll get the rest of the dinner. Excuse me.
Speaker C
Please forgive me, Susan, but I have to leave. I feel terrible.
Speaker F
What's the matter?
Speaker C
My daughter isn't feeling well.
Speaker F
Oh, no, is it serious?
Speaker C
I don't know. The um, babysitter says she has a stomach ache and she's crying. I'll have to go home. Forgive me.
Speaker F
Of course. I'm so sorry for Michelle. And you didn't have a chance to eat.
Speaker C
Oh, it's okay. Let me take you home first.
Speaker F
No, no, please go ahead.
Speaker C
It's our first date.
Speaker F
We'll make another.
Speaker F
Please don't worry.
Speaker C
I'll phone you.
Speaker F
I hope your daughter is all right.
Speaker C
Goodbye.
Speaker F
Goodbye.
Speaker N
Somsak is offering.
Speaker M
Would you like something to drink?
Speaker O
Would you like, would you like something to drink? Would you like, would you like something to drink?
Speaker M
How about a California Chablis?
Speaker O
How about, how about a California Chablis? How about a California Chablis?
Speaker M
May I bring you a salad?
Speaker O
May I bring, may I bring, may I bring you a salad? May I bring, may I bring you a salad?
Speaker O
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Speaker O
How about some herbal tea?
Speaker O
May I bring you some dessert?
Speaker N
Susan and Harry are ordering.
Speaker F
I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice.
Speaker O
I'd like, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice. I'd like, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice.
Speaker C
Do you have a dry white wine?
Speaker O
Do you have, do you have, do you have a dry white wine? Do you have a dry white wine?
Speaker C
I'll have the Mee Krob also.
Speaker O
I'll have, I'll have, I'll have the Mee Krob also. I'll have the Mee Krob also.
Speaker O
I'd like a cup of coffee.
Speaker O
Do you have some herbal tea?
Speaker O
I'll have some dessert.
Speaker C
Do you have a dry white wine?
Speaker M
How about a California Chablis?
Speaker C
That's fine.
Speaker L
In Act Three of this story, Susan has dinner with Marilyn, her sister-in-law.
Speaker G
This food is delicious.
Speaker L
Then Harry surprises Susan.
Speaker C
Hi.
Speaker L
And they talk.
Speaker F
Is there anyone else in your life?
Speaker C
No, not yet.
Speaker L
Will Susan and Harry see each other again?
Speaker F
Later that evening.
Speaker F
What happened?
Speaker G
The babysitter called. His daughter is sick.
Speaker F
What's wrong?
Speaker G
I think she has a stomach ache.
Speaker F
Oh. He's a good father.
Speaker G
So, what do you think of him?
Speaker F
He's very nice. But I think he was nervous tonight. It was his first date in two years.
Speaker G
Will you see him again?
Speaker F
I hope so.
Speaker G
This food is delicious.
Speaker F
He didn't get a thing to eat.
Speaker G
You ordered enough for three or four people. Well, I'm not complaining.
Speaker G
The food is delicious.
Speaker F
Who is that?
Speaker F
Do you think it's...
Speaker F
No.
Speaker F
You won't believe it, Marilyn.
Speaker G
I believe it, even without looking.
Speaker C
Hi.
Speaker F
How...
Speaker C
Your downstairs neighbor let me in.
Speaker F
Did you go home?
Speaker C
I did, but everything is okay, so I decided to come back. I uh, to apologize for leaving so early.
Speaker C
I brought you a little gift. It's a bonsai tree for your new apartment.
Speaker C
Hi Marilyn, I I hope it's not too late.
Speaker G
Not at all.
Speaker G
We're still eating.
Speaker F
Please, come in, join us. It's our meal from the restaurant.
Speaker F
And how is your daughter?
Speaker C
Oh, she's fine. It was only a tummy ache.
Speaker F
It's good that you went back.
Speaker C
Yes, I uh, I think it's important for me to be there since her mother died.
Speaker F
I agree.
Speaker F
Aren't you hungry?
Speaker C
As a matter of fact, I am hungry.
Speaker G
There's lots of food left.
Speaker C
Mmm, this is delicious.
Speaker F
Enjoy.
Speaker G
I'm going to excuse myself. I have a lot of work to do to get ready for tomorrow.
Speaker G
Good night, Harry. It was nice meeting you.
Speaker C
Bye, Marilyn.
Speaker G
Good night, Susan.
Speaker F
Good night, Marilyn.
Speaker F
She's going to a fashion show here in the city tomorrow. She's sleeping here so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning.
Speaker C
You two must be close.
Speaker F
We are. The whole Stewart family is close.
Speaker C
I like that.
Speaker C
And then two years ago, my wife died.
Speaker F
You miss her.
Speaker C
I do, yes. But I have Michelle and with time...
Speaker F
Is there anyone else in your life? No, not yet. What about you?
Speaker F
Oh, I date occasionally, but my work keeps me busy.
Speaker C
Hmm, speaking of keeping busy, I have an early start tomorrow and the babysitter has to get home.
Speaker C
Oh, where did the time go? It's midnight.
Speaker C
Thank you, Susan. I had a nice evening.
Speaker F
Me too, Harry.
Speaker F
Harry.
Speaker C
Yes.
Speaker F
I'd like to meet your daughter someday.
Speaker C
And does that mean that I can see you again?
Speaker F
Of course.
Speaker C
Wonderful. I'll call you and we'll go out to dinner.
Speaker F
Please do.
Speaker C
I promise I won't leave early. It was for a good reason.
Speaker C
You know something?
Speaker F
What?
Speaker C
I think we're going to be good friends.
Speaker C
Good night, Susan.
Speaker F
Good night, Harry. Have a safe trip home.
Speaker C
Sorry.
Speaker F
Are you all right?
Speaker C
Sorry.
Speaker F
I never liked that umbrella stand.
Speaker P
He's an accountant.
Speaker Q
He works with numbers.
Speaker P
He's an accountant.
Speaker Q
He manages your money.
Speaker P
He's an accountant.
Speaker Q
He plans your taxes. An accountant. That's his occupation. His job.
Speaker P
She's in business.
Speaker Q
She's a vice-president.
Speaker P
A vice-president.
Speaker Q
In a toy company.
Speaker P
She's in business.
Speaker Q
She's the boss.
Speaker P
A vice-president.
Speaker Q
That's her occupation.
Speaker P
Her job.
Speaker P
She's a salesclerk.
Speaker Q
She sells clothing.
Speaker P
She's a salesclerk.
Speaker Q
She works in a store.
Speaker P
Yeah, she's a salesclerk.
Speaker Q
She designs clothing too.
Speaker P
A salesclerk.
Speaker Q
That's her occupation.
Speaker P
Her job.
Speaker P
She's a teacher.
Speaker Q
That's her job.
Speaker P
Yeah. She's a nurse.
Speaker Q
That's her job.
Speaker P
He's a pilot.
Speaker Q
That's his job.
Speaker P
Those are occupations.
Speaker Q
They're all jobs.
Speaker P
She's a teacher.
Speaker Q
That's her job.
Speaker P
Yeah. She's a nurse.
Speaker Q
That's her job.
Speaker P
He's a pilot. That's his job.
Speaker P
Those are occupations.
Speaker Q
They're all jobs.
Speaker P
He's a vendor.
Speaker Q
He sells food on the street.
Speaker P
He's a vendor.
Speaker Q
He sells hot dogs.
Speaker P
Yeah, he's a vendor.
Speaker Q
He sells ice cream.
Speaker P
A vendor. An accountant.
Speaker P
A salesclerk.
Speaker P
A nurse, a teacher, a pilot.
Speaker P
They're all jobs.
Topics:first dateNew York Cityfamilyrelationshipdinnerbabysitterpersonal storiesMee Krobblind datenew beginnings
