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This story contains themes of physical and substance abuse. Please only read if these themes will not trigger.
“Kelly, slow down! I’m making Carly’s lunch; I can barely hear you. What happened? Did Chris get hurt? That’s good then. Did you call the police? You need to call the police, Kells. I don’t care if you don’t trust them, you can’t deal with this yourself. Because if they can kick the shit out of your six-foot-three son, what do you think they’re going to do with your tiny ass? What? Since when do you own a gun? Kelly. Kelly. Kelly! Listen to me, do NOT go after these guys with a gun you barely know how to use. I don’t give a fuck about how many training courses you took, it’s not a good idea. I’ll meet you at the hospital. Don’t do anything until I get there, ok? Ok. Bye, love you. It’s going to be fine.”
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“Tammy, c’mere! Did you hear what Dad just said? He was talking to Aunt Kelly on the phone, and I think they were talking about Chris getting beaten up. What? How do you not care that our dirtbag cousin got rag-dolled by a group of grown men? He probably tried to hit on one of their girlfriends. Remember when he was flirting with me at the 4th of July party last year? God, he’s so gross. He never washes his hair but refuses to cut it. It gives me the creeps. Where did you hear that? So, let me get this straight, Tommy Sullivan told you that he bought drugs from our cousin and you’re just telling me now? What kind of sister are you? C’mon we’re gonna be late for first period. Dad, we need to go!”
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“Yo, dude! Didja hear about Chris? Tammy Conners was just telling me that he got mugged. Yeah, I know, that’s the least he deserves. Uhhhh I dunno why. She said something about selling drugs with Tommy. Tommy Sullivan, dipshit. Do you really think Tom Horner, our class president, would be selling drugs? Just because you saw him snort Adderall at one party doesn’t make him a drug dealer. He probably stole it from his brother in college. Everyone in college does addy. I kinda hope Chris needs facial reconstruction surgery, so we don’t have to look at his ugly ass anymore.”
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Heyyyy
Hey babe.
Wyd rn? Can u talk?
I’m in class. Wassup?
I just overheard Keith and Dave
talking about Chris Paladino
getting attacked or something
Oh wow. That’s nuts
Ik
Didn’t u guys used to be close?
Back in elementary school, yea.
But we haven’t been friends since then.
Do u know what happened?
They said something about a drug deal.
Was he a dealer???
I bought weed from him once, I think.
I thought he was just reselling tho.
Apparently, he upgraded lol
Lol
U think that’s what got him hurt?
Prolly.
They mentioned Tommy too and get this…
Tom Horner
President Tom?
The Prez is selling drugs???
That’s crazy
Ik!
Don’t tell anyone tho.
I don’t wanna be spreading shit.
My lips are sealed, baby
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“How’s it hangin’, my fellow educators? Anyone got some good teenager tea to share with the group during this fine lunch period? Ashley has been talking about her parents paying for a boob job for months, Christa. Call me when it happens. Zoe and Michelle broke up? That’s awful. They were so adorable in my fifth-period American Lit last semester. I got somethin’ juicy for the group. Do you guys remember Chris Paladino? He would’ve been a senior this year, but he dropped out last October. He was the kid who stole all the printer ink. Yeah, him! Well, I heard that he got his ass whooped for not selling enough of his supplier’s drugs or something. Oh, just wait, it gets better. He was working with two current students. I bet you can’t guess both of them. Tommy Sullivan is one. That one’s easy, I’m shocked he hasn’t dropped out yet. Nope not Keith. Not Brendan, either. You can’t just keep naming the black kids, Cindy. That’s racist as fuck. You’re never gonna guess it. Here’s a hint: they share a name. Yes, Tom Horner! Class president and drug dealer. He probably made Tommy and Chris do all the work to keep his image clean. To be honest, of all three, I’m most disgusted by him.”
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“Tommy Sullivan and Tom Horner to the principal’s office! Tommy Sullivan and Tom Horner, please report to the principal’s office!”
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“Mom, I-I-I just got suspended. They…they think I’m a drug dealer for some reason. The principal said that he heard from a ‘respectable source’ that I was helping Tommy Sullivan and Chris Paladino sell drugs. I don’t…I don’t know who the source is, he wouldn’t tell me. I told him that Tommy has been bullying me since the seventh grade, but he wouldn’t listen. He said that I’d be suspended pending an…an…an investigation. Oh god, mom, I’m so scared. I know I haven’t done anything but what if this gets to Princeton? What if the investigation is still ongoing when we graduate? I don’t wanna go to jail, momma. Can you talk to Uncle Tim? He’s a defense lawyer, right? Oh god…”
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“So, you got suspended again, huh? Can’t say I’m surprised. I feel like we just had this conversation a few months ago. Oh, that’s right, because we did when you got caught shitting in the urinals. I don’t want to hear any excuses, what did you do now? I don’t care whether you did it or not, I want to know what they think you did. Dealing drugs? They got you on dealing drugs? That’s, like, a felony, isn’t it? You could go to jail for that, Tommy! I’m your uncle, I’ll call you Tommy if I want to especially when I have to pick you up from school for selling drugs to minors. I don’t give a fuck if you’re a minor too, that not’s gonna work in a court. I know you’ve been buying drugs. Your mother comes to me crying all the time about the little baggies she finds in your clothes. I guess you were just one step away from selling them yourself. I really don’t wanna hear it, Tommy. I said I don’t wanna hear it! I’ll take you out of here and beat you in front of all your friends if that’s what’ll set you right. C’mon, we’re going home.”
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“Can’t believe Tom Horner, Tommy Sullivan, and Chris Paladino were running a drug ring. That’s crazy!”
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“Y’know, I heard that they would buy prostitutes too. Yeah, and Chris got one of them pregnant and made her get an abortion.”
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“I heard they all got matching tattoos of a scorpion. Or maybe it was a moose. I don’t remember.”
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“I heard they killed a guy and dumped his body by some train tracks and that a group of kids found it. What? Who’s Stephen King?”
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“I heard that Tom blackmailed Chris and Tommy into running drugs by hacking into their phones and stealing their nudes. Yea, I guess that doesn’t make sense. Chris has sent everyone his dick by now.”
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Mr. Horner,
Due to recent events, we must put your admittance to Princeton on hold. Information has come to light that alters our decision. We hope that the matter resolves itself favorably, but we must protect our institution’s credibility until then.
Thank you,
Board of Admissions.
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“Mom? Where am I?”
“You’re at the hospital, baby.”
“Why is Uncle Garrett here?”
“Your mom needed some help, Chris.”
“You got jumped, baby. It’s ok now.”
“No.”
“It’s ok, baby.”
“No, I didn’t get jumped.”
“Chris, your sister saw the men beat you and run away. I’m sorry but it's true.”
“No, I didn’t get jumped. These dudes attacked some lady, and I stepped in.”
“What?”
“I think they were trying to take her wallet or something.”
“Chris, did you save that lady’s life?”
“I don’t know. Is she ok?”
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