Jill Barnett – New Beginnings (страница 14)
“Well, that’s good because I haven’t. Things are far from perfect.”
“Don’t beat yourself up over it. Listen to what Phillip has to say.”
“Whatever it is, it’s going to cost money and Scott isn’t going to be happy.”
“Too bad for Scott. Don’t let them put you in the middle because your father was a jerk with you and Brad. It’s your company, Mike. You make the decisions. I’ll support you. The boys will have to accept your decisions.”
Mike set this empty glass down. “Has Mickey said anything to you about joining the professional boarding circuit?”
March laughed. “Only constantly since his sophomore year. He’s looking for a reaction whenever he says it.”
“Well, I gave him one.”
“I won’t,” she said stubbornly. “You know what the real problem is?”
“Enlighten me. You’ve got a better handle on him nowadays than I do.”
“He’s just unsure of himself and looking for an easy out. These kids today have so much pressure on them and they’re greener and even less ready to choose their futures than we were. They have so many more choices. College selection is coming up. The truth is he’s scared he won’t get accepted at his first choice. It’s important for him to shine in this family. Look at Scott and Phil. He’s afraid to want it too much and be let down. Or worse, he’s afraid to let you down.”
“Hell, I don’t care where he goes to school as long as he goes and gets a decent education.” Mike drank some more wine, then added, “And I do care that he doesn’t become a convicted felon in the next nine months.”
March laughed. “I know as a parent I should be concerned about what happened today.” She paused. “But Mike, really…The purple cow?” She began to giggle.
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