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Family Album USA UNIT 3
Family Album USA UNIT 3
Ellen: Marilyn, you want coffee or tea? Marilyn: Coffee, please. Ellen: I am so excited! At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us. Marilyn: When does he arrive? Ellen: At six 0'clock this evening. Marilyn: By plane? Ellen: No, by train. Marilyn: Are we picking him up at the station? Ellen: Not Grandpa. He doesn't want anybody picking him up. He likes to be independent. Marilyn: Huh. Ellen: Oh, let's go upstairs and prepare Grandpa's room. Marilyn: Great! Let's do it! Richard: Good morning, Mom. Robbie: Morning. Ellen: Well, hi,fellas. Richard: Hello. Marilyn: Hi, honey. Richard: Hi, honey. Robbie: Morning, Marilyn. Marilyn: We're going upstairs to set up Grandpa's room. There's coffee ready. Robbie: I'm really excited about seeing Grandpa. Richard: Me, too. Milk, please. Robbie: He's so funny. He always makes me laugh. I hope Grandpa's going to like living with us. Richard: I think he will. It just takes time to feel comfortable in a new place. Robbie: Won't he miss being in Florida? Richard: Well, he will. But I think he'll like being here with the family. Robbie: Are you sure about that? It's crazy here most of the time. Richard: But it's fun. Robbie: That's for sure. Richard: You know, maybe I'll put together some photos of Grandpa as a "welcome" present. Robbie: That's a neat idea. What can I do ? I've got it! I have a picture of Grandpa and Dad and me in my wallet. It's from the Fathers and Son's Breakfast at my junior high school graduation. Richard: Oh, I remember this picture. Robbie: I'd really like to pick up Grandpa at the railroad station. Richard: Railroad stations or airports-Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself. Robbie: He's something! Marilyn: Is this all Grandpa's stuff? Ellen: That's it. But I'm sure he has a few bags with him on the train. Marilyn: What's inside? Ellen: I don't know. It's locked. Philip: Hi.
Ellen: Oh, hi, darling. Marilyn: Morning, Philip. Philip: I want to put some of my good hangers in Grandpa's closet. You know I'm very excited about his arrival. Ellen: We are, too.Susan called early this morning. She's unhappy and can't leave till tonight. She wants to be here for Grandpa. Philip: Well, Grandpa will be disappointed, too. He loves Susan.She always reminds him of Grandma. Well, how's everything here? Marilyn: Fine.We were just wondering about this trunk. Ellen: It's locked. Philip: Oh. I have the key. Grandpa sent it to me.
smoking section. Conductor: It's OK, lady. Take your time. Grandpa: I'm sure it's in your purse, Mrs.Tobin. Elsa: Oh, here it is. Grandpa: And here are your keys. Elsa: Thank you. Grandpa: Do you have family in New York? Elsa: No, no.But do have very close friends in New York City. We like to go to the theater together. You said you have family in New York. Grandpa: Yes, indeed. A son and his wife and their three children-my grandchildren. Elsa: You must be excited. Grandpa: I can't wait, to see them! Elsa: Are you going to live with them? Grandpa: Yes. Elsa: Permanently? Grandpa: Well...they want me to, but it's too early to know for sure.I'm pretty independent. I tried to teach my kids the importance of independence, but I'm not sure I want to be alone. Some people don't mind being alone.I do. Elsa: I understand. But tell me. Why did you stop working? Grandpa: I retired because... I wanted to be with my family. I didn't want to be alone 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'll take you to your room. Robbie: I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa. Richard: Good night, Grandpa. Marilyn: Pleasant dreams. Grandpa: Philip, do you have the key to the trunk? Philip: I have the key, but it doesn't work. Grandpa: I sent the wrong key. I have something for you. I made it myself. I think you'll enjoy it .I researched it for over a year.It's our family tree. Ellen: 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. Susan: Grandpa! Grandpa! Oh, Grandpa, I'm so happy to see you! Grandpa: Oh, you look so beautiful, Susan. My granddaughter. Like I always said, you look just like Grandma. Philip: I think you're going to be very happy here with us. Ellen: I know you will. Grandpa: I don't feel alone anymore.