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Jonas: How are your classes going? Any good future prospects?

Hadley: Maybe. Western Civ is pretty boring, so I’m probably not going to become a historian. What do they do all day?

Jonas: Wear glasses and those jackets with elbow patches? Read books?

Hadley: I can’t pull off the wardrobe, so I’m out.

Hadley: Good luck at Michigan State tonight. How do you like being on the first line?

Jonas: I’d like it a lot better if Hunter hadn’t gotten injured to get me here.

Hadley: I get that. But you’re doing great.

Jonas: It’s a lot of pressure.

Hadley: And lots of girls cheering for you.

Jonas: Hey, you didn’t show up for Movie Monday tonight. What gives?

Hadley: The extended editions of Lord of the Rings? I don’t love anyone that much.

Jonas: Haha, fair point. I’m gonna miss it next year, though.

Hadley: Yeah, you have new roommates lined up?

Jonas: Maybe. Evan and I are thinking about asking Caleb and Levi.

Hadley: They seem nice.

Jonas: Caleb is pretty quiet, and Levi is wrapped up in his girl at home, but they are good guys.

Jonas: Where are you living next year?

Hadley: Ugh, too many things to figure out.

Mom: Call your father today. It’s his birthday.

Hadley: Do I have to? We left things so weird at Christmas.

Mom: He’s paying for your education, pays for your car, and your credit card. So yeah, I’d say you do.

Hadley: You don’t like talking to him, either. That’s why you’re not married anymore.

Mom: You take his money. You at least owe him a happy birthday wish.

Hadley: My mom is making me call my dad for his birthday. He pays the bills, so I shouldn’t complain but…what are the odds it will go to voicemail, and I won’t have to talk to him?

Jonas: I’m sorry, that sucks.

Jonas: Wanna come over? I can hold your hand while you do it.

Jonas: Metaphorically speaking, of course. And take you out for ice cream after.

Hadley: Nah, thanks, though. I just need to bite the bullet and get it over with.

Jonas: How did the phone call go?

Hadley: Blessedly short!

Hadley: Thanks, Joe, for being there for me.

Jonas: You’re welcome, Hads.