Disclaimer: I do not own Dead Poets Society. Otherwise I wouldn't be writing fanfiction.

INT. HALLWAY OUTSIDE KEATING'S OFFICE-AFTERNOON

Todd and Neil stand in the hallway outside of Mr. Keating's office.

TODD

Go on. I'll be in the library, so come find me when you're done.

Todd starts to walk away.

NEIL

Oh no you don't. You're coming with me.

TODD

Why?

NEIL

[shyly]

I...I don't know...but, please?

TODD

Fine, since you really want me to.

Neil smiles and confidently knocks on Mr. Keating's office door.

MR. KEATING

[from within the room]

Come in!

Neil opens the door and steps into the room. Todd walks into the room behind Neil and closes the door. Mr. Keating, who is sitting at his desk grading papers, looks up when he hears the door close.

MR. KEATING

Neil, wonderful performance. What happened with your father?

NEIL

That's what I wanted to talk about actually.

Mr. Keating gives Todd a questioning looks, which Neil notices.

NEIL

Todd's here for moral support.

Mr. Keating nods.

MR. KEATING

Why don't you sit down?

NEIL AND TODD

Thank you.

Neil and Todd sit down. There is a short silence in which Mr. Keating and Todd both look expectantly at Neil. Neil sighs before speaking.

NEIL

I-I told my father how much acting means to me, after he dragged me home last night. He got mad, really mad. He told me that I had to give up acting, so I told him that I couldn't, because acting is my passion. He...he disowned me. A part of me is really excited that he won't be dictating my life anymore, but the other part is terrified...

Neil's voice trails off. Mr. Keating looks at Neil sympathetically. Todd looks as if he wants to wrap his arms around Neil, but he is also looks scared of how Mr. Keating would respond.

MR. KEATING

How did your mother respond?

NEIL

She...she was really upset. I-I think there's a possibility of her coming around. She didn't say much last night.

MR. KEATING

If I were you, I would give your mother a few days to calm down, and then I would talk to her about it. Call the house when your father is at work, or even go over there if you feel speaking to her in person would be better.

NEIL

Thank you, Captain.