Contents of the dead man's pocket.?

Question

why does tom stay behind?

what is toms conflict?

Answer 1

Here is the answer to your first question:

Tom is staying at home while his wife goes to the movies so he can write a memo out lining his suggestions for a new grocery store display method.

This is from cheathouse, see source below. The other links might also be helpful.

I suppose that Tom's conflict is: "What is more important to me: my wife or my work and career?"