All My Sons

Act 3

Mother and Keller are waiting for Chris to come home.

Ann has been in her room all night since Chris left. She finally comes outside holding a letter.

Before Ann has a chance to read  the letter to the Kellers , Chris returns home.

He sees his parents and Ann outside. He doesn’t give them the opportunity to talk to him.

He first addresses Ann.

Chris: While I was out, I did a lot of thinking about things, especially my life, my future and my relationships with my parents and with you Ann.

I am so sorry Ann, I cannot go through with wedding. However I cannot continue the relationship nor, can be remain friends with You.

Ann’s face shows shock, disappointment and misery.

Ann: I can’t believe it, stop it! Please.

Chris continues to explain.

Chris: Ann listen to me, it doesn’t make a difference if Larry is dead or alive.

I feel like I betrayed my brother, I won’t be able to live with myself if I will get marry with you.

Of course Ann as well as Mother and Joe are stunned.

Ann: Chris, It seems like you changed your perspective about life, family and your values.

Chris: That’s right, now I think that family is the most important thing, and it comes before everything else.

I finally understand what my father has been talking about.

I am sorry father for not trying to understand what was behind all your actions, now I see the whole picture.

Keller: That’s ok son, I love you with all of my heart.

Chris offers to drive Ann to the train station in the morning but she refuses and says that she will go with the neighbor.

Ann rushes up to her room and the whole neighborhood could hear her sobbing.

Keller, Mother and Chris embrace each other as the curtain closes.