Bad Liar
She noticeably swallows, tucking a piece of her curly hair behind her ear.
"And before you think I'm blaming the both of you, I'm at fault, too. We've all made bad decisions. We need to stick together and move on from here. Things need to be better."
"So, this is what I propose," I continue, trying to make my voice unwavering and strong. "Finn, you're going to attend all your Anger Management classes. You will try very hard to keep your grades up and maintain your Captain position. Everyone knows you're good, but you still need to work hard. You deserve a scholarship." I pause to catch my breath, my heart beginning to hammer inside my chest. "And mum, you need help. Things are getting bad an