Jem
Thanks a lot for welcoming me here, ma'am.
Jackson's mom
No worries, you're welcome! It's not everyday that Jackson brings a girl at home.
Jem
... I'm not his girlfriend.
Jackson's mom
Oh! I'm sorry, dear, come back when you want, okay?
Jem
... Sure.
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When Reality Strikes
Short StoryOne girl, named Jem but labeled as mentally-troubled, paranoiac. Has she ever asked to see a psychologist? No. Was meeting an unexpectedly meddlesome Jackson in her plans? Never in the world. Nonetheless, in life, you got to expect the unexpected...