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In which Sam, age ten, wonders why Dad has gone to Las Vegas and hasn't come back after two weeks.

Many parents, especially men, end up abandoning their children, emotionally and financially. This ten-year-old tries not to believe it is possible that his father is not coming back for him, while his mother sees it as a predictable continuation of his irresponsible behavior. The commentary, while sympathizing with the urge to get away and start a new life without the hassles of visitation and child support, strongly opposes this action as a solution to divorce frustration and looks at the long-term consequences for the children concerned.