Wednesday's Child plot
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Ten-year-old Bobby and a group of friends see Bobby's mother kissing a man other than her husband. Despite serious concerns about Bobby, a divorce follows and Bobby, although deeply disappointed with his mother, is sent away with her. Despite all her efforts, Bobby becomes increasingly depressed and dreams of a reunion with his beloved father. When he returns to his father on holiday, he notices that his father is only concerned with his impending second marriage. Bobby has a serious breakdown, but is sent to military school anyway.