Don't You Worry

Dani: My dad mentioned something about a possible fundraising gala for the hospital that's happening next week. He wants me to go. Are you and your family going to attend because they're always so boring and I can't/won't get through the night without someone sane around me.

Matt: I am, though my mom said it was happening next month...

Sounds to me like you’re on ecstasy, to be honest. 

…Why?

I can assure you, I’m not. I take pride in my body and I watch what I put into it... While I might not eat organically, I certainly am not going to put chemically engineered drugs into my system.

That is true, I was always very impressed by your skills and having someone to go toe to toe with. I don’t know how you do it though, mad props being that busy. And I agree I love Sims 3 the most still, even though the graphics in four are super cool. I’m still mad at Pokemon Sword for giving me a Charmander after the game, I mean yes I already have it leveled up as a Charizard but I would have loved to have them for my first original adventure! I agree, I love Snap and I really enjoyed it too even despite the yelling.

What can I say? If there’s one thing that comes easily and naturally to me, it’s numbers. There is no hypothetical answer - it’s either right or it’s not and no matter what way you go about finding the answer, it’s still the same. Truthfully? I prefer it. If I don’t keep myself busy, I go crazy... When I was younger I was diagnosed with an acute case of ADHD and I found that, so long as I was able to get out that excess energy in other places, I could actually focus in class without my leg bouncing a million times a minute or my fingers thrumming against the desk and effectively annoying my desk neighbor. They are cool, I’ll give you that - it’s amazing to go back to Sims 1 or even 2 and just see how far it’s progressed, you know? Ha, yeah, that was definitely upsetting but you can probably get a Charmander relatively easy in the Wondertrade feature - or whatever it’s called in this Generation... it’s been a good minute since I picked up my Switch. Oh yes, the yelling... It certainly got frustrating when Pikachu would give you that little question mark atop his head.

Is she a superhero? Oh man.. I’ve never met a real one. I would definitely go as your date! I could bust out my alternate ego for smart events. He’s British and you’re gonna love him. I need to find my hair gel and I am totally ready for this.

I have no idea what greenhouse gasses are, but we went on a school trip to a big greenhouse for trees once and it smelled like butt. So I can only imagine how bad that is. The Switch is like the new Wii, right? Do you have that game with the ring? I played that once and it was awesome.

I suppose you could say she is one, and I’m sure her patients may think she is, but no - she’s a pediatric surgeon. It’s her job to take care of children and operate on them if they need it. I’m sure I would love it, Sam, but you should just go as yourself, because who you are is great. And yes, hair gel could work... or you could put your hair into a ponytail, too, or even a man-bun. There is nothing wrong with a good man-bun, truly.

Greenhouse gasses are the gases that we as humans emit, especially as we burn fossil fuels, and it’s harmful because what they are doing is allowing the warmth from the sun’s rays to reach Earth, but it effectively traps the heat. Which is why temperatures are rising. They’re called greenhouse gases because they act like a green house, in a way, but only on a much larger, and more toxic, level.

I will admit, honestly I was realizing we have nothing in common and your extensive schedule sounds very…busy. But then you mentioned Nintendo and Sims and Pokemon! Which instantly caught my attention! Have you played any of the new Sim expansions? Or any of the newer Pokemon games? Or do you just stick old school with Pokemon Snap and Pokemon Puzzle League?

Yooo okay, great question. Miles is totally the most underrated in the spider-verse, after they dropped the movie I was a huge fan and he definitely moved up my list. Unfortunately I can’t really pull him off in cosplay though lol. But Peter Parker wise I always thought it was interesting because Tobey was the better Peter Parker, Andrew was the better Spider-Man and Tom is a perfect mix of the two and more in the age-range. 

Good to see you too, Matt. Why’re you afraid?

Okay, explain that to me further then. What makes you think Tobey was a better Peter but Andrew a better Spider-Man - aren’t they the same person?

Because I don’t want to date. It’s not my focus in life right now and I know I may miss out on my “one true love” as my mother always says but it’s just not my focus.

Oh, you’re sweet. My only real power is in the sports I play. You’re much better at things like this than me. I get where you’re coming from though. I know this place hasn’t been the best as of late but it’s still better than not having any higher education around here.

Then don’t think of it like a date... think of it as meeting a new friend. And I’m sure any guy that your mother sets you up with will be absolutely lucky to even be in your presence, seeing as you're gorgeous, and if it were me? I’d certainly be thanking God for getting a friend like you.

You’re not a geek at all. You’re inspirational and quite a catch. Somebody is going to be lucky to have you. I think your parents probably just want you to be happy, but I agree that there’s definitely no rush to get married and start a family. 

I don’t know, Rachel... People seem to really enjoy labels and unfortunately, they label me as a geek because I take pride in my academics and I involve myself in many things. But I’m glad that you don’t see me as such... I know you see me as me and that’s... well, I’m just glad I’ve got you...you know, as my friend. And I’m sure the Save McKinley Committee is grateful to have you, too.

Oh, yes! Spring break plans. I’ll probably go to New York for a few days or somewhere with a beach. I’m not entirely sure yet. What about you?

I know that feel. My mom is constantly trying to set me up with people but I always bail on the dates she tries to set up.

It’s so wonderful to have you in this little committee as well. I’m more confident that the school can be saved now that I know you’re here.

I know I might be hypocritical asking this, but why? What if, just maybe, it could be someone you really hit it off with? And even if it doesn’t turn out to be a soul match, at the very least, you could wind up making a friend. At least, that’s what I tell myself after going on yet another date that my mom set me up on.

Oh, can I meet your mom?! I love moms! I wish my mom was gay so I could have two. Like how Rachel has two dads. I aim to be quite the guy! I just wish I was smart like you.

You mean like… making sure we give it oil changes? But for reals, it’s the only one we got, right? And the penguins need nice to scoot on. No… No plans yet! I usually just stay home ‘cause I don’t got money. What are you doing?

I mean, you can, but she’s a pretty busy woman - saving children’s lives often does that - though I’m sure there’s a gala happening soon that she’ll want me to go to. You could be my plus one, if you want. And I can even give you one of my tuxes... I have so many. You succeed, though you don’t need to be smart like me, because you’re smart like you - though if you really need help, my offer to tutor you still stands.