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.