SEVEN
11:12 (2/17)
Albany, New York
Officer Reyes: Is this Samuel Velasquez?
Samuel: Yes, what's this about?
Officer: Sir, I have your son, Zebulon, here. He was-
Samuel: He can wait.
Officer: Excuse me?
Samuel: He got in another fight at school. Probably the fifth time this month. I left a meeting to take this call, so he can wait.
Officer: Sir, I'm sorry to inform you, but this isn't a daycare. (short laugh) Your son is being temporarily detained after another altercation at school, and I'm calling you so he can be picked up. I'm not here to accommodate your schedule.
Samuel: I'll come get him when I'm able to. Until then, I can work in peace knowing he can't get in any more trouble.
Officer: Mr. Velasquez, I need you to-
Samuel: (sound of a door shutting loudly) Thank you.
Call ended.
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Line of Best Fit
Teen FictionWhen Zebulon gets kicked out of another school, his dad sends him across the country to finish out senior year with his extended family. He's reluctant to let his guard down, but finds himself surrounded by a supportive family for the first time.
