Growing up, Bob looks up to his best friend's father, since his own father had passed away. Bob admires his kindness and fairness. When his friend's family moves away, Bob finds himself without a positive male influence in his life. He gets a job as a teenager, and his boss frequently talks to him about women and sex, acting like Bob shouldn't be going on dates without trying to have sex with the girls. Bob maintains his values and notes the contrast between the way his boss treats his wife and daughter and the way he talks at work.