Happy Helpline

Call #11

"This is happy helpline, think happy thoughts."

"I don't think it will ever grow on me."

"It's nice to hear a familiar voice."

"Really?"

"You were gone for a while."

"I was really busy."

"Orchestra?"

"Orchestra."

"I almost missed you."

"How sweet of you."

"How are you?"

"Decent. You?"

"Decent."

"I kinda missed you too."

"I don't know why.. I can barely help you out."

"True.. I still did for some reason."

".." he chuckles

"It's been a real shit day and I just thought I'd try to get a phone call in before bed."

"How's that going?"

*long yawn* "Okay."

"Really?" Smile heard in his voice

"Are you ever on TLC and can't stop watching."

"Yes. What are you watching?"

"Reruns of 'My Strange Addiction'."

"Eww. Which episode is it?"

"I'm watching the one where the man loves his car."

"Stop watching."

"I can't, it's like my body is forcing me to watch this train wreck."

"You know he fucks it right?"

"..."

"Gaea?"

"Don't spoil ever again."

".." burst out laughing

"It's not funny."

"I'm sorry- I just-" keeps laughing

"Ah ha ha ha." Mimics

"What do you think is a good gift for a baby girl?"

"A toy."

"Well yeah but she doesn't really play with toys."

"What does she play with?"

"Her iPad."

"How sad. Your daughter?"

"Niece."

"How old?"

"Turning six in four days."

"Hmm. Get her an app she's always wanted."

"I'm pretty sure her parents make sure she gets any app she wants."

"Your brother's kid?"

"Yeah."

"You the middle child?"

"Nope. Just me and Justin. You?"

"I have a little brother, he's in high school."

"Does he play an instrument too?"

"He's more of a drama kid."

"Huh."

"What?"

"Nothing.."

"What?"

"Never mind."

"Tell me."

"It's stupid."

"I'm not any less interested."

"I was just thinking about-" murmuring

"Happiness?"

"My work hours are up, I have to go.."

"Oh okay bye."

"Bye."