Jennifer

Why did Spencer’s guidance counselor call to tell me our son is failing three classes? THREE? Fucking three, Damien.

Damien

Because the schooling system is a joke anyway? I'll talk to him.

Jennifer

That’s your response? No. That unacceptable. You promised that when Tyler and I moved, you'd take care of Spencer. This isn't taking care of him.

Damien

He's fed and alive and I'm busy so yes, that's my response. A couple of F's can be fixed and they will be.

Jennifer

Is he still drinking and getting high? I'm pretty sure that'll have something to do with his failing grades.

Damien

He's a teenage kid, Jen... How do you propose I keep him from doing stuff we don't want? Ground him forever? Follow him everywhere? I said that I'd talk to him and I will.

Jennifer

You know his drinking goes deeper than him just being a teenage boy, Damien.

Damien

I'm open to suggestions on what to do otherwise I'm done arguing about this.

Jennifer

A therapist? He needs someone to talk to if he's not going to talk to us.

Damien

Fine. We'll try that out.