I can't help but smile

Alicia got caught skipping today with Mary and Dan, and Tisha (?), (oh--Mary's sister) and she told me the whole story over the phone.

I know I'm kind of important to her if I'm the first one she called afterwards, and that makes me happy, but what's really on my mind is what's going to happen in the future on account of it.

I've come to the conclusion that her mother is a bitch. Of course, I've only heard the story from her perspective, and it may be a bit biased. I mean, she called the school and told her she wasn't sick, resulting in suspension. (most likely) She should have let that go, and instead dealt with her one on one. But, anyway, in the same conversation, Nathan asks if I want to go to see Jello Biafra's speech. I think it might be interesting. I mean, he's got to be a little nuts to run for president, and I'd like to hear what he has to say.

But back to Alicia.

She goes on to tell me she's working at Kohl's and she wants me to go there. Wow, that came from nowhere. But, things are getting too interesting at Shop Rite with the whole Amy #2, Christina thing going on there. So I cna't just up and quit. But at least I have a back up in case I'm fired or burst out at a manager. (though, I highly doubt that'll happen).

Now, Saturday is completely fucked over. Alicia will most likely not be trusted enough by her parents to be let out of the house and go to Trenton. And I'll have to see if Curtis wants to go with me. If not, I don't know what to do. That's the worst part.

Also, how do I deal with this? Do I go in and console her? Yeah, but I'll do it in a way that'll keep her smiling. I realize I can't make her laugh like Dan, but I can make her smile, and that's all I need. I guess that's the best way to deal with any situation. If you keep them smiling, even after you've left, you've done your job.

So I'll just joke with her but also listen to her and try to feel what she's feeling. I mean, that's what I would want. Just someone to losten and talk about and show her that I understand.

Still, I can't help but smile.