Heavenly voices convene to decide who will help a man named Larry Carlat. Joseph and Franklin debate assignment, invoking Robbie, a deceased restaurant manager who still lacks wings. Robbie is playful and reluctant but summoned because Larry will contemplate ending his life at 10:45 p.m. Robbie learns he cannot see Earth until he earns wings; Franklin guides him to concentrate and perceive a blurred scene. Robbie realizes the person in peril is his father. Robbie reacts with surprise and resolves to help, blending angelic humor with deep familial concern.
"FRANKLIN'S VOICE: Hello, Joseph. Trouble? JOSEPH'S VOICE: Looks like we'll have to send someone down. There are a lot of people asking for help for a man named Larry Carlat. FRANKLIN'S VOICE: Larry Carlat? Yes! Tonight's his crucial night. You're right. We'll have to send someone down immediately. Whose turn is it? JOSEPH'S VOICE: That's why I came to see you, sir. It's that little restaurant manager's turn again."
"The stars fade out, and a light, indistinguishable blur is seen. ROBBIE'S VOICE: I can't see anything. FRANKLIN'S VOICE: Oh, I forgot. You haven't got your wings yet. Now look, I'll help you out. Concentrate. Begin to see something? ROBBIE'S VOICE: Oh wow! This is really freakin' cool. But...that's not a man. That's my DAD! No worries. I got th"
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