What has happened?

M: You look depressed. What’s eating you up?
W: Our dog. He’s missing these three weeks.
M: Oh. I know how you feel. There’s not so much we can do about it . Why don’t you put an ad in the paper?

M: Can I go to Larry’s tonight?
W: If you have finished your homework. Have you asked your father?
M: He’s busy with work.
W: OK, Joey, I guess it will be all right.