Chapter 14. Have You Seen the News?

TOBY

I woke up with a pounding headache and intense body pain. It was clear that consuming excessive alcohol and engaging in too much sex had taken its toll on me. I reached for my phone and discovered thirty-four missed calls and twenty-one messages. It was already past noon? I had slept through the entire morning.

What on earth was going on with all the messages and phone calls? I decided to check the messages first, and that turned out to be a big mistake.

Dad.

'TOBY!!! PICK UP MY CALLS THIS INSTANT!' 9:29 AM

Dad.

'YOU ARE NO LONGER MY SON!!!' 9:40 AM

Best Mom Ever.

Baby, where are you? You're not at home. We've already checked on you. Please answer your calls. Your dad is threatening to cut you off. Just pick up and apologize to him.' 10:34 AM

Aiden.

'Hey, man! Have you seen the news?' 10:47 AM

Aiden.

'Pick up your calls! Your mom won't stop blowing up m