During a tense farewell dinner, John Givings ruthlessly deconstructs Frank and April's decision to cancel their move to Paris. As John exposes Frank's fear and cowardice regarding the pregnancy, the emotional facade of the Wheeler household violently disintegrates.
APRIL: I’m sorry dinner’s late. Can I get anyone a refill?
MRS. GIVINGS: Oh, don’t worry. It’s nice just to sit for a bit and socialize.
FRANK: Actually, there’s been a change of plans. I thought maybe it was obvious... April’s pregnant.
JOHN: I don’t get this. What’s so obvious about it? I mean oka
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