 Tom and Norman need to go on a business trip to Las Vegas. Unfortunately this trip coincides with Eddie s performance as Abe Lincoln. Eddie is excited about being in the school play, and excited to have Tom, Norman and Mrs. Livingston in the audience. When Eddie finds out that Tom and Norman can t make it, Eddie is so disappointed that he no longer wants to eat his dessert, be social or be in the play, so much so he throws away his Abe Lincoln beard. Mrs. Livingston explains to Eddie that Tom needs to go to Las Vegas to operate his business, and although Eddie is still unhappy about it, he understands and stops pouting. Tom is equally as disappointed, but sees no way of getting out of this trip. When Eddie overhears Norman talking about doing some fun social activities on this supposed business trip, Eddie goes back into his pout and refuses to talk to Tom about it. To get Eddie to talk, Tom decides that he and Eddie and Norman need to have a Board meeting, to talk officially about the issue. Eddie opens up. Further to the talk that Mrs. Livingston had with Eddie, Tina is the voice of practicality on this issue. She says that it is not only business but responsibility: Eddie has the individual responsibility of being Abe Lincoln, just as Tom has the individual responsibility of attending a business meeting in Las Vegas. Again, Eddie understands, doesn t like it, but accepts reality. Tom and Norman go on their trip, and Eddie recites the Gettysburg Address - at least the first line!