A Comedy in two acts. 7 characters. (3m, 4f) It's Marty's birthday and he's back home with his wife to celebrate and buy a house. His older brother is out of work and living in the basement, and his sister is spending a lot of time with his mother. So, what's going on with his dad? This prequel to "The Trouble With Richard" sheds a light on family bonds, with situations that are both funny and relatable.