Dick, Paris and others in “Dick (2)”

Dick

I know that Peter's having a hard time, but if we could just get him to see the possibilities, you know, it could be so nice for all of us. I've always wanted to have the opportunity to be involved with Little League. I like to fish, go camping.

Paris

I just don't think you're even giving Dick a chance.

Peter

I'm just not comfortable around him.

Paris

Is there anything he could do to make you more comfortable?

Peter

Yeah, he could leave.

Eric

Or he could give you a little more time. Would that work?

Dick

Maybe it's not a matter of time. Maybe this just isn't going to work.

Paris

But I want it to work, and you want it to work.

Eric

Could I talk to your mother and Dick alone?

Peter

Be my guest.

Dick

Do you see what I'm up against here?

Eric

Yeah.

Dick

No offense, Reverend, but this just isn't going to working. I-I think maybe we need a child psychiatrist, somebody who specializes in child therapy, un-unless of course that would offend you, and then, well...I-I'm willing to go along at this pace, if that's what it takes to get you to marry us...because Paris wants you to marry us. And I do, too.

Eric

Well, It doesn't offend me at all, and I know how much you love to jump right in and, and take action, Dick, and it's a good thing you have initiative. So I-I'm going to set you up with the best child psychiatrist I know. Dr. Gibson? Hey, It's Eric Camden. Well, I, uh...I have a bit of an emergency. Could you see a young man and his mother and prospective stepfather, tonight? I'd really appreciate it. How's 7:30? It's great. Okay, yeah. Bye.

Paris

[sigh] Thanks.

Dick

Great.

Eric

Let me break the news about this to Peter alone, since we don't want him to resent you anymore than he already does, Dick. And I can walk him home.

Dick

That's okay. We'll wait outside.