Date: October 30, 2037

Characters:

Father
Interviewer
Son
Mother (Son’s Mother)
Sister ( Son’s Younger Sister)

Scene 1:
(This scene depicts an interview with the father, focusing on his absence during the interview and the family’s response.)

Setting: Interview room with the Interviewer, Son, and Mother.

Interviewer: Now it’s your father’s turn. I’m looking forward to a nice conversation with him.
(Interviewer’s phone rings, and he exits the room.)

Son: Mother, he wants a nice conversation with father.

Mother: Yes, I know. It’s really difficult for him.

Son: My father will never be able to do it.

Mother: No, I’m talking about the interviewer and how he manages to conduct the interview if your father doesn’t say a single word.

Son: Mother, then what should we do?

Mother: Just say that your father is not at home, and explain about your father yourself because no one can understand him better than you.

Son: But mother, you and father taught me not to lie when it’s not necessary.

Mother: Son, you’re right, but this situation is an exception. It’s okay to bend the truth a little.

Son: Okay, mother, I will do it.

Mother: Let’s wait for the interviewer.

Scene 2:
(The interview begins, with the Son representing his father.)

Setting: Interview room with the Interviewer, Son, Mother, and eventually, the Father.

Interviewer: So, let’s start the interview with your father.

Son: Actually, sir, my father is not present here currently. Can I represent my father? I mean, can I tell you about him?

Interviewer: Ah, okay, if you say so. We just want to know about your father.

(Son and mother exchange a smile.)

Interviewer: Tell me about your father, how he has helped you achieve this significant accomplishment, and what does he do?

Son: (Looking anxiously at his mother)

Mother: (Calming him down)

Interviewer: Did I say something wrong? Let me know if...

Mother: No, no, it’s just...

Son: Mother, wait, let me handle this.

Son: I will share everything about my father that you want to know.
(He continues)

Son: My father is highly introverted, sensitive, sometimes lazy, sometimes hardworking, and a kind person. He may not have a glamorous job, but he does work to earn a living. However, his true passions lie elsewhere.

Interviewer: (Puzzled)

Son: Yes, I’m telling the truth now. My father is at home, and we didn’t let you interview him because he would be too anxious to do that.

Interviewer: (Stares)

Mother: Son, please don’t...

Son: No, mother, please don’t stop me now. I’m following what you and father taught me.

(He looks at the interviewer again.)

Son: It’s true that my father may not be conventionally successful, but he’s never stopped trying. He has an...