Chuck and Pete Riley’s father is serving out a
prison term and can see his children only on weekly passes. When Pete gets a leading role
in the school play, he begs off the weekly visit with his father claiming pressure of
rehearsals. Chuck gets a crush on Tina but is ashamed to tell her about his father.
Although invited to the play, Mr. Riley is disturbed by the boys’ behavior and decides not
to go. At the last minute, Chuck realizes the pain they have caused.