Date
by Sam Smiley

Brims with humor and pathos by showing how the touch of life connects the generations.

As granddaughter Violet prepares for a significant date, Lily steals into the living room.

Her cruel daughter, Laurel, catches her, but Violet prevents a row.

Boyfriend Herbie arrives, and Laurel leaves.

But when Violet and Herbie start out, Lily grasps Violet's wrist and refuses to let go.

The key action-- by turns hilarious and touching-- shows the young couple trying to get grandmother Lily to turn loose.

And she reveals why she won't.

A surprising climax indicates the potentials of living relationships.