TAKE ME OUT
11:57 (2/17)
Albany, New York
Samuel: I need to know if you were serious.
Alicia: What?
Samuel: (silence)
Alicia: Sam, what's this about?
Samuel: It's Zebulon. I just got another call.
Alicia: What happened? Is everything alright?
Samuel: He started another fight. He was taken to the police station.
Alicia: Okay, okay. God.
(quietly: Tyler, come here)
What do you need us to do?
Samuel: I know it's sudden, but you said you'd take him if this happened again. I just need to know if you were serious.
Alicia: Ah, yes, I know. Yes, we will.
Samuel: Look, you don't have to. I know he's a pain in the ass, and you already have Blake to deal with. Either way, I'm making the call tonight. He's not staying here anymore.
Alicia: (muffled background noise) No, we'll take him.
(quietly: yes)
When do you think-
Samuel: This week. I can't even enroll him in another fucking school up here.
Alicia: This week? (short breath) Yes, we can do that.
Samuel: I know, (pause) I know it's a lot to ask. But I cannot live like this anymore. He acts like we neglect him! He's-
Alicia: Sam, I know-
Samuel: -constantly acting out for attention, hurting himself... it's all bullshit.
Alicia: I know, Sam. We can handle it.
Samuel: Have you told Blake yet?
Alicia: We were actually just explaining to him... What about Zebulon? Does he know?
Samuel: I haven't picked him up yet.
Alicia: (sharp breath) What? Are you serious-
Samuel: I don't have time for him!
Alicia: (muffled: maybe that's why-)
Samuel: What was that?
Alicia: Nothing, I'll let you go.
(in the background: what the hell is happening?)
Samuel: Alright, we'll call about details later.
Alicia: Okay. Well, I'll-
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.
