It's Okay to Cry

Chapter 11

9/13/15

DallasCon

4:15 Hailee Padalecki & Ross Ackles & Max Sheppard & Will Sheppard

"What do you do over the summer? You've mentioned that you don't have a lot of time for things during the school year because of conventions, but there aren't many in June and July..." the fan asks.

"I spend a lot of time with Will, usually take him to the park. I taught him how to play basketball like a pro this summer. He and Hailee teamed up against Ross and I once, and they actually beat us," Max starts.

"Yeah, when Hailee wasn't hours and hours away on Band Tour," Ross adds.

Hailee raises an eyebrow, "Three hour absolute max."

Max shrugs, "You still were barely ever home."

Hailee nods, "I had practice for over six hours every day, then there were one to three competitions every weekend. We did great, though. It was well worth it. Got a few odd tans, but..."

Max laughs, "Will didn't even recognise you once."

Hailee grins, "Yeah. My hair got lighter, and my skin got a lot darker... But marching band season ended in July, so I'm mostly back to normal. I won't be doing it next year either, because I switched from private to public charter with you guys. Just started on Tuesday actually, and GOSH that school is tiny.

"You switched from private," Ross counters, "Try switching from one of the big public schools."

"I grew up homeschooled. I'm glad I never went to the big public schools," Hailee nods, "Ross, you haven't answered yet."

"I spent most of my time with the kids. West and Maison came over a lot, too. I was put in charge of burning all their energy. Trying to burn out five kids is exhausting."

Hailee walks away, "Not saying anything."