"Fairy Tale Family" Is there such a thing as living happily ever after? Well, in this comic skit and song, the son of Prince Charming and Snow White fears that his perfectly matched parents may be headed for trouble. Fortunately, his relationship-wise friends are able to explain to him that while “everyone wants to be a fairy tale family,” disagreements are inevitable and certainly don’t mean that the end is near. "Amy" While the word "stepmother" often has negative connotations, Carla, in this song, explains that her relationship with her stepmother is one filled with care, concern, and love. Amy can never replace Carla's real mother, and she doesn’t try to. They share a unique bond that Carla realizes is separate from her love for her mother. "Home #2" Richie has been attending his new school for ten days and is still miserable. Janet volunteers to help him catch up with all the work he missed before his "big move," but Richie is completely apathetic. As far as he is concerned, his parents will be getting back together soon and he'll return to New York. Even though Janet attempts to get him to interact with others, Richie has lost interest in all things social. "Tap A Tin Can" Once a parent leaves the house, many children worry that they will lose their other parent as well. As a result, many kids try to keep their parents’ attention focused on them at all times. While mother is in the kitchen preparing a meal, two small children enjoy pounding on a metal pot. The kids know they are driving their mother crazy, but they also know they have her full attention and that provides them with the sense of security that they require. "Ken & Barbie" In this scene, a young girl recreates a difficult situation between her and her parents with her Barbie and rag dolls. Alternating the pitch of her voice, she reenacts her parents aggressively competing for her affection. This scene is sure to make any parent think twice about what they say in front of their children. "Middle of Nowhere" At a designated Seven-eleven, in the middle of nowhere, a young boy is dropped off by his stepfather to meet his father for the weekend. This weekly exchange is awkward, painful, and poignant for everyone involved, and, in this song, we understand that one’s true thoughts and emotions are often difficult to express. Home #3 Richie's third week at school becomes a bit more routine. Janet is at Richie's house, helping him with his history homework when he tells her that since his parents are getting back together, he and his mom are moving back to New York. Unfortunately, when Richie's mother hears this, it is revealed that this is not the case at all. In reality, both of his parents are seeing other people. Richie is in a total state of denial. Janet helps Richie deal with the realities of his situation. "Circumstance" A young girl at her junior high graduation has attempted to get her parents back together by having them sit next to each other in assigned seats. Now, they can talk and maybe even smile at each other. Unfortunately, when she looks out at the audience, she sees that the two seats she reserved are empty.
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