Chapter 3
Jason came over again that afternoon. "Tommy? Where were you this
afternoon? We were waiting for you at lunch." he said. "I was out." I
responded, a little more harshly than I meant. "It's not like you to miss
school, Tommy." he said gently. "Stay out of my life, Jason. It's none of
your business why I was not in school." I snapped again. This time Jason
looked alarmed. "Sorry." he mumbled. I sighed and looked at him. "I'm sorry
Jason. I'm just in a bad mood today and I'm taking it out on you. I didn't
mean to." I told him. He nodded, still looking at me like he was afraid to
approach me. "It's ok. But you scare me when you lose you temper like
that." he said. I laughed. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." I told him.
"Tommy, man, talk to me. Tell me what's bugging you, I know it has to be
more than just your brother." he said. I nodded. "I haven't even met him
yet. I'm supposed to get together with him this afternoon." I said. Jason
smiled. "That's good. What is your brother's name and how old is he?" he
asked. "He's 22, and his name is David. I'm meeting him in about a half
hour or so." I said. He nodded. "Good. Getting to know him might be good
for you, you might find out you have a lot in common." I shook my head.
"I'm scared of meeting him. I've never met him before, and I've only talked
to him once on the phone. Come with me, Jase. Please." I begged, looking at
him with pleading eyes. He shook his head. "I can't. He's your brother, not
mine. And it would look weird if you brought me with you." I nodded. "I
guess you're right. But that still doesn't stop the nervousness." I said.
He nodded. "I understand. But listen to me, Tommy. Get to know David before
you decide whether or not you like him. Ask him questions about himself,
let him get to know you. Talk to him, I'll bet you have a lot of things in
common that you don't know about." he said. I sighed. "You're right. I
should get going. I'm supposed to be meeting him and I don't want to set a
bad impression by showing up late." I told him. "Yes, you better get going.
And Tommy? I expect to know everything." he said. I laughed and nodded,
taking my keys out of my pocket and getting in my car. "Yes sir. I'll call
you when I get home." I promised, driving away.
