The Subject was Roses at Dayton Theatre Guild

This American Classic is about a dysfunctional family (before it became a common description) focusing on the return of a son from WWII. Shocking and disappointing his mother with his cursing and drinking, he seems to please his father just by having survived. His parents appear to be happy, but slowly the facade pulls away to reveal emotional wounds and problems yet to be resolved. The son feels responsible but is unable to fix the pain between his parents.