Hold Back The River

Yeah, for me it hasn’t been since I w- since I was like 21?

But one time can’t hurt right?

No... Shouldn’t hurt at all.

Consider it done.

I haven’t done it in awhile, but what I used to do when I needed to clear my head was get some good acid or molly and go to one of the raves in the warehouse district. It was like….a religious experience.

I haven’t done anything other than weed since I was... 18 maybe?

I took it for a little bit in high school but it was just really intense. Intense might be good though, if it gets me out sooner.

Oh yeah? Maybe you need to disengage a little. 

Email me what your program credit list looks like I can see if there’s a cheat sheet version of it.

Fuck, maybe I should see a psychiatrist again to get on something for my ADD and definitely not sell it to other students.

Oh boy. How have you been by the way?

Not a bad idea if it helps. I’ve had a few friends that said it does nothing for them, but I think it’s a case by case thing.

Ok, just gotta keep this up for…….four years.

The raise and benefits better be worth it.

Not necessarily. Most majors can actually get fast tracked to three or under if you schedule your classes right.

Thanks. It’s been awhile since school.

And I know I’m good with kids and teaching and shit, but college is all different rules. I hate rules.

The rules are... more like guidelines. Just don’t break any laws and you can pretty much do what you want. That’s how I went about it, anyway.

Ok, first day of school tomorrow.

I got this, right?

Absolutely. Don’t even sweat it, Pete.

Right? They’d keep me young at heart.

I could even read them Koby’s books. Maybe get you some more sales.

You’ll get a few grays, but you’ll be young on the inside.

I’m not sure yet. Definitely no older than elementary though. I love working with little kids, you know, the ones that still believe in magic and happy endings.

I can totally picture it.

I’m trying to be a teacher, so unfortunately I think I need one.

What grade?

I plead the fifth.

If it’s of any consolation, my schedule’s about to get a little busier. I’m gonna go back to school. Finally get something beyond a high school degree or something.

Congrats, Pete! I don’t really swear by my degree, but I’m always for chasing whatever it is that motivates you to run.

Ha, something like that.

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Oh no? You don’t remember the four pushed due dates for his first draft on the bear taking the train? That wasn’t your doing?

Wait, Tucker from high school? I think I remember him!

He may be funny and insane. Jury’s still out. But I’m thinking of maybe moving there if Koby’ll go with me.

Yep! It’s like all of us just relocated to New York.

No, it’s fine. I’m fine. It’s all fine. I’m over it.

WHAT. Mikey, you gotta get on one of those fun apps.

Well you’re not doing it! Besides, this Julie sounds like a very good prospect for my dear baby brother. 

I have this weird feeling that you’re not.

I’ve been busy. It’s hard.