The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Eddie Corbett lives with his widowed father, Tom, a radio station executive, in Manhattan. Eddie is still grieving over the death of his mother. At his office, Corbett's secretary informs him about the newly hired housekeeper, Mrs. Livingston. After a few days, Mrs. Livingston tells Tom about his next-door neighbor Elizabeth Marten, a young divorcée. Moments later, Tom answers the door and greets Elizabeth, who has brought fudge brownies for Eddie. Tom and Elizabeth talk briefly until they are startled by Eddie's screams. One of Eddie's goldfish has died, and Elizabeth comforts him. Tom, struggling with his son's grief, demands for Eddie to get over it. Elizabeth leaves after having a brief argument with Tom.