Still a Kid, Already Grown,  and  Yet Lost
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Still a Kid, Already Grown, and Yet Lost

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(Upbeat The Entertainer ringtone ringing.)

Hello?

Matt? It’s Dad.

Hi, Dad.

Are you still sleeping?

Not anymore.

How come? It’s already noon. Are you sick?

No, no. I’m fine.

Is this about another one of your "amazing" girls, or yet another night out?

Yeah, well… kind of. But it’s still more complicated than that.

I don’t get it. Since when are nights out complicated? Sounds like yet another excuse. Are you already getting into trouble?

Not yet.

What does that mean? Are you or aren’t you?

I don’t know... I still feel confused.

Have you only been living alone for a week and already feel confused? Do I need to remind you that you’re yet older than I was when I started my company?

No, Dad. I know the story. There’s no need to harp on it.

Your mother’s going to get upset. Have you called her yet?

She already called last night.

Son, are you still hung up on that girl? Haven’t you forgotten her yet?

What girl?

That freckled one you bumped into at the Metropolitan.

The shrink?

Yes, her.

I think I still love her.

You still love her? How is it possible you haven’t forgotten her yet? You were just kids! Listen, son. Get up, take a shower, and go out to find a job. You’re already fourteen!

I'm on it!

You're on it? You’d better tell me you’ve been on it for years and haven't found a job yet.

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