"So, you're the school teacher..." Thomas said, breaking the silence that sat heavily over his office. You had been warned about the Shelby family, Thomas in particular, but you weren't going to let it stand. "And you're the father." You said with a nod.

"Aye, that'll be me." Thomas nodded, his cool blue eyes running up down, appraising you. "I know Charlie has had a rough go with his mother dying and all, but he's been acting out in school. Causing disruptions and being disrespectful." You explained the problem, hoping Thomas would sympathize with your struggles with his son.

Thomas watched you silently for a moment as he pulled out a cigarette. "Is that all?" Thomas asked, placing the cigarettes between his lips, looking directly at you. "I'm a very busy man."