Thread:TheMaximumMatt/@comment-31647719-20190120212804/@comment-31647719-20190126184751

(Let me add something.)

''"Thank you," said Rita, giving Lynn a nod before turning back towards Lincoln. "But Lincoln," she continued, maintaining her stern tone, "you have to accept responsibility for what happened, too."''

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Lincoln: Just as long as all of you accept responsibility for what happened too. It wasn’t just Lynn and I who caused it.

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''Lincoln bore a guilty grimace. "I do," he said with a sigh.''

''"You carried on with that lie for a week," said Lori, whose interjection made Lincoln shrink deeper into the couch. "What did you think was going to happen?"''

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Lincoln: Certainly not getting kicked out of my own house! Anyone outside this family would find that a horrid thing to say and do!

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''"I-I don't know," said Lincoln, as his eyes darted every which way. "I guess I didn't think that far ahead."''

''Before Lori could respond, Leni stepped in to request a turn to speak. "Can I ask him a question, too?" she asked, raising her hand.''

"Go ahead," said Lynn Sr.

''Leni got out of her seat and walked closer to Lincoln. As she approached, the worry-borne wrinkles in her face became clearer.''

"My question is... why?"

''Lincoln blinked. "Why what?"''

"Why did you lie just so you wouldn't have to come out and, like, support us?"

''As she spoke, her bottom lip extended about an inch from her face. "Don't you like spending time with us?"''

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Lincoln: (takes a deep breath) Okay. I need to say this. (turns to Lynn) Lynn?

[Lynn simply nods]

Lincoln: Alright. You guys think that family is supposed to support each other no matter what. But do you seriously think that I deserve getting kicked out of my own house and have my furniture sold out?! All I wanted was to have some time for myself. Just because I don’t want to go to one of your events doesn’t mean I never want to support you. And by the way, if you’re actually willing to give me some free time, why did I have to lie in the first place? Lynn bullied me into coming to her game, which proves that your defense is a lie. Why am I treated like the bad guy for just wanting time for myself?! WHY?!