B-But... [What are you, my mom?! is what he wants to say. But he knows from experience that those particular words invite more hostility. So okay, let her be Pseudo-Mom for now. (He feels guilty enough that she may as well fill in the role. At least it is someone besides his brother or himself trying to play at it.)
Still, he squares his shoulders and tries to look at anything but her.]
Do I have to...? Can't I just - send him a text or something? [He knows the answer but he will still try his luck.]
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Still, he squares his shoulders and tries to look at anything but her.]
Do I have to...? Can't I just - send him a text or something? [He knows the answer but he will still try his luck.]