Molly is in her bedroom writing a book report. Since Mum went out with Aunt Elizabeth, she was hoping for a little peace and quiet. It appears she's hoped in vain, because Dad made the mistake of asking Tim about his future plans. The walls are thin enough that Molly can't help eavesdropping.
"Tim, what's the meaning of all these A-levels in theatre and film next term? How do you expect to get into University with these classes?"
Tim retorts, "How am I to get into Central without any practice?"
Dad returns the volley. "You can't bloody expect to make a living as an actor! You need something to fall back on if acting doesn't work out."
"You mean when acting doesn't work out," the teenager shoots back. "You're only saying that because you don't believe in me!"
"If that's what I meant, that's what I'd have said," Dad huffs.
The argument continues for another fifteen minutes and then Tim stomps out of the house. Molly lays her head down on her desk. She loves Tim and she loves her dad, and her greatest fear is that someday she might have to choose between them.
A/N: Central, aka the Central School of Speech and Drama, has trained some of the UK's best-known actors (including Martin Freeman).