The Return Call
“Dad, I need some more details. It’s not going to work for me to just tell work that I’m going to Vegas to watch movies with my parents. What’s going on? Why do I have to be there within a month?”
“I never said anything about a month.”
“Yes, Dad, you did.”
“Well, we just want to see you, and we don’t want you to have any distractions.”
“I have to bring my family, Dad. I have to help Lannette with her medications.”
“Well, then, never mind. Just forget about it. We’ll call the whole thing off.”
I’m still shocked.
As if leaving Lanette at home and thereby constantly worrying about her *wouldn’t* be a distraction?
Maybe if he’d tell you why he wanted you to come, accommodations of some sort could be made. But it’s hard to believe it’s that important if he won’t tell you why or allow for your other responsibilities.
Comment by Elizabeth — February 13, 2010 @ 7:10 pm