Grandpa's Trunk
Grandpa:Robbie,we'll go fishing soon,and we'll take your dad with us.
Philip:I'm ready,Grandpa.You name the day.
Ellen:That's a great idea,Grandpa!Philip needs a day off.
Robbie:[to Richard]Let's give him our presents-now.
Richard:Good idea.
Grandpa:Presents-for me?
Richard:(He gives his present to Grandpa.From me and Marilyn.
Robbie:And this one's from me.I looked all over the house to find it.
Grandpa:He unwraps the presents.They contain photos of him with the family.]Richard, these are terrific pictures.This one really brings back memories.You remember that day,Robbie?
Robbie:I sure do.It was fun.
Grandpa:[He looks at a photo of himself and Susan.Oh,I'm sorry Susan isn't here.I miss her very much.
Ellen:She feels bad,too,Grandpa.She called to say the plane was delayed.You know airports.
Grandpa:I can't wait to see her.She looks just like Grandma at that age.I'd better unpack. I started traveling twenty-four hours ago.[He gets up.] I'm not so young anymore.
Ellen:Don't you want something to eat?
Grandpa:No,thanks.After a good night's sleep,I'll enjoy breakfast even more.
Philip:Well,come on,Dad.Ellen and I will take you to your room.
Robbie:I'm sure glad you're here,Grandpa.
Richard:Good night,Grandpa.
Marilyn:Pleasant dreams.
[The family leaves the living room.Ellen,Philip and Grandpa go upstairs to Grandpa's room.]
Grandpa:Philip,do you have the key to the trunk?
Philip:I have the key,but it doesn't work.[He gives the key to Grandpa.]
Grandpa:[He tries the key,but it doesn't unlock the trunk.]I sent the wrong key.[He then finds the right key in his pocket and unlocks the trunk.]I have something for you. I made it myself.I think you'll enjoy it.[He takes something from the trunk and gives it to Philip.]I researched it for over a year.It's our family tree.
Ellen:[She looks at it.]Oh,Grandpa!How exciting!
Philip:Fabulous!Why,I didn't know that your grandfather was born in Germany.
Grandpa:Lots of interesting information about our family.A gift from me.
Ellen:Thank you so much.[She bugs Grandpa.]
Susan:[She rushes into the room.]Grandpa!Grandpa!Oh,Grandpa,I'm so happy to see you![She bugs Grandpa.]
Grandpa:(He looks at her.]Oh,you look so beautiful,Susan.My granddaughter.Like I always said,you look just like Grandma.
Philip:[to Grandpal I think you're going to be very happy here with us.
Ellen:I know you will.
Grandpa:I don't feel alone anymore.
Translation to be continued~