The light gets down.
The doorbell rings several times in the darkness. Suddenly, light flashes out. Golyshkin opens the door and Rodion comes in.
Rodion. Did I wake you up, dad? Sorry. I couldn’t find my keys. I might have left them at home or lost in a taxi.
Golyshkin. I wasn’t sleeping. By the way, what time is it?
Rodion. It’s about six o’clock at night. Or should I say morning? How would it be correct from a philosophical point of view?
Golyshkin. Why are you coming back so late? And also drunk.
Rodion. Father, I am no longer a child. And I really want to sleep. Let's talk tomorrow. If you don’t mind.
Golyshkin. But what if I do mind?
Rodion. Okay, today then. But only after I get a good sleep. It will be sometime after lunch. Closer to sunset.
Golyshkin. You're in a wonderful mood, as I see.
Rodion. Did you like it better when I was locked up in my room and never went out?
Golyshkin. Of course not. But you could have called me, at least. And let me know that you were late.
Rodion. I’ve apologized, dad!
Golyshkin. For losing your keys. But not for making me worry.
Rodion. Couldn’t it be all at once? Father, let's finish this topic, please. Don't ruin this beautiful evening.
Golyshkin. Maybe you would tell me where you've been?
Rodion. Okay, I’ve been at a cool party and with a very pretty pussy. Hopefully, you are not interested in details? Like a really educated person.
Golyshkin. Aren't you interested that your old father was worrying about you? I might have had a heart attack!
Rodion. Daddy, as one person has recently said, you are outrageously healthy for your age. So don't make me feel sorry for you. It won't work.
Golyshkin. Do you mean Olga Alekseevna?
Rodion. And who else? Luckily, we don't have many common friends, especially women.
Golyshkin. When did you see her?
Rodion. Me? I don’t remember now… And why are you asking me about it in such a tone?
Golyshkin. I haven’t seen her for a week. I thought…
Rodion. Dad, has anyone told you that you think too much?
Golyshkin. Thinking never hurts anyone.
Rodion. Sometimes in life it is necessary not only to think, but also to act. But, by the way, do as you wish. Teach your grandmother to suck eggs.
Golyshkin. You're right, cool egg. Go to sleep!
Rodion. This is great! Why don't you just say goodnight to me, father? Just like mom always did.
Golyshkin. I also miss our mother, son …
Rodion. What did you say? I didn't hear, sorry.
Golyshkin. Nothing. Good night!
