Hey baby. You get a chance to talk to your dad yet?

Hey mom. Talk about what?

You're failing three classes. He was supposed to talk to you about that. We also think it'd be best if you see a therapist.

oh, that. he talked to me about that.

You need to bring up those grades before the end of the semester, okay? I'm also coming in next week, and I'll get things set up with the therapist. I'm worried about you, Spence.

okay. next week? why can't dad just do it? I'm fine mom

This way I know it gets done in a timely manner.

Are you? Why are you failing three classes? Doesn't sound like you’re fine to me.

ok maybe I wasn't, but i'm getting better. Leighton has been helping me catch up.

I’ll give you until the end of the semester. If I don't see an improvement, we will have to discuss different arrangements.

yes ma'am.

So, how’s everything else?

jess started dating sam.

I love Jess as if he was my own, but I was more so asking about you.

That's nice for them, though.

my friends a part of my life, mom.

idk what you already know. you knew about my grades and talking with dad. what do you wanna know?

Yes, baby. Of course. You’re right.

I want to know about your life. What’s going on? How you’re feeling? I miss you. That’s all.

i'm just a little busy right now. you're coming next week right? we can catch up then