You sit in Joel’s living room, doing your homework for college as you wait for his arrival. It’s 12:30 A.M. Usually he would be here by 10:30.

Sarah is already asleep, fed, and homework has already been done. You were the perfect babysitter right now.

‘If the patient loses an excessive amount of blood-’

“I’m here. I’m so sorry.” He rushes in the door, tugging off his coat as he enters the home. “My job didn’t want us to leave until the roof was done. I’m so sorry.” He sighs, sitting in the seat in front of you.

He stutters over his words before the sentence comes out. “I-I don’t have the money right now. But I’ll pay you double next time.” He looks down at the table, sure of his word.