- Neil walks into the theater for play rehearsal. He smiles happily.
- Then we see him enter his dorm. His father is sitting inside, waiting, and he's angry about Neil joining the school play.
- He tells Neil that he has to quit the play in the morning, hours before the first performance.
- Neil goes to Mr. Keating's room to ask for advice. He advises him to show his father how passionate he is about acting.