:42:02
Both of you?
:42:05
I must admit that the situation
in Richard's home is appalling.
:42:12
I always believed a man should
take responsibility for his family.
:42:17
When you came to me in tears
and asked me to intervene, -
:42:23
- then I realised this was not
a matter to be trifled with.
:42:27
That's why I arranged this meeting.
:42:32
We appreciate your concern.
:42:35
Todd, I've seen your record,
and every grade is way down.
:42:41
Even your strongest subject,
history, is down from A to C-.
:42:47
Trigonometry down to a D.
:42:51
Did you know you were on your way
to finishing first in your class?
:42:59
Your grandfather and I
have been talking.
:43:02
With your father's work problems
and your mom ... drinking, -
:43:09
- maybe home
isn't the best place to be studying.
:43:12
He's offered to let you study
over at his place after school.
:43:17
- I think it's a good idea.
- You do?
:43:21
I've offered to go a step further,
but it means we have to make a deal.
:43:27
A deal?
:43:29
Finals for this quarter
are in 3 1/2 weeks.
:43:34
If you can give me all A's, -
:43:37
- I'll talk to your teachers
and we'll discount your mid-terms, -
:43:42
- and let this quarter rest with the
final exams. B's and C's won't help.
:43:48
But all A's will show everybody
that you're serious.
:43:53
- You can do that?
- Yeah.
:43:57
But first you've got to start
being honest with me.