The scene commences with a youthful female, Becky (
Maya Kendrick), who is stationed in the rear of a vehicle. She appears thrilled and eager to exit the vehicle. The car approaches an immaculate suburban residence with a neatly groomed garden.
In the exterior, three individuals stand. These are the constituents of the Darling family: the spouse Doug (
Mr. Pete), the wife Doris (
Dee Williams), and the son Davey (
Seth Gamble).
Becky reveals a smile upon seeing them. The trio stands in a perfectly aligned line and all have an exaggeratedly hospitable grin on their faces. They wave in unison and are all attired in a similarly stylish manner with matching colored garments.
As the car glides into the driveway, Becky notices the peculiar way they're waving and her smile wavers for a moment as she regards them with suspicion. However, she seems to dismiss her worries instantly and regains her smile. The car comes to a halt.
Becky expresses her gratitude to the driver and leaps out with excitement. "You must be Becky!", Doug states with enthusiasm. "Yes," Becky confirms.
Doug introduces himself and presents his spouse and son. Doug requests Davey to retrieve Becky's luggage from the car. Davey proceeds to get the bags.
"Welcome to Canada, we are delighted to have you here!", Doris exclaims cheerfully. Becky acknowledges that she's happy to be there for her cultural exchange, and it's not as chilly as her parents had warned. "Indeed, individuals tend to exaggerate about the climate here," remarks Doug.
'We don't all dwell in igloos you know!' Doug appends with a chuckle. Doug suggests Davey take Becky's luggage upstairs and show her her new room. Doris mentions that Becky has arrived just in time for dinner, which is served every night at six o'clock SHARP, Doug states firmly.
'And irrespective of what we are engaged in, we ALWAYS return home for family dinner at six. NO. EXCEPTIONS.
' Doris asserts, with an oddly compelling tone. She'll realize that there are numerous. household regulations, but these regulations simply make them more intimate as a family, Doris states. 'Isn't that accurate sweetie?' she inquires of Davey.
"Yes Mother!", Davey responds enthusiastically. Becky catches that and laughs nervously. "They ought to take Becky's luggage upstairs, dinner will be served soon!", Doris mentions.
They'll handle the payment for the cab while Davey attends to Becky, Doug appends. As Davey escorts Becky up the driveway into the abode, they engage in conversation. "Um.
is everything as.
rigid as they just made it appear?", she queries with a nervous chuckle.
"Yeah, Mom and Dad simply prefer things done a certain. way," Davey responds. She'll adapt to it, he appends. He acknowledges that he found it a tad peculiar initially too, he states.
He was 15 when his dad married Doris, but it's been four years now and he's completely accustomed to all their minor regulations, he further adds. 'And trust me, once you acclimatize to them, you'll ADORE it here. I know I do,' he states with a chuckle, as his eyes scan Becky's physique from top to bottom.
Becky giggles nervously. Cut to the dinner table, where the quartet is seated with their meals in front of them. The three Darlings, virtually in unison, fold their napkins and place them onto their laps.
Becky observes, a puzzled expression on her face, but a moment later, follows suit, situating her own napkin on her lap. So Davey showed her her new room?, Doug queries. "Yes, it's amazing!", Becky states joyfully.
Before they can proceed with their conversation, Doris lightly taps her glass with her fork, capturing everyone's attention. "It's time to say grace!", Doris announces with a smile. The three Darlings join hands, but Becky hesitates.
"Is there a problem dear?", Doris queries. "Um, no, she just. isn't accustomed to saying grace," Becky responds, smiling awkwardly. "Well, in this family, they express gratitude before every meal, because in life, there is an abundance to be thankful for," Doug states sincerely.
And since Becky's a part of this family now, it's crucial that she participates in this, Doug adds, again extending his hand for Becky to take. Becky smiles nervously and takes Doug's hand and with her other, grasps Davey's outstretched hand. Doug initiates by stating that they are grateful for the meal that they are about to savor, they are grateful for their health, and.
they are exceedingly grateful for Becky, the latest addition.